You can save a lot of space by dressing and packing appropriately instead of bringing a lot. You choice will depend largely on the weather, but basically bring:

Rain/wind coat
sun hat
sunglases
warm hat if cool
Insulation layer if cool – such as polar fleece – stay away from cotton!
2 t-shirts
shorts – nylon prefered
wear a swim suit instead of underwear – or just nylon shorts
long wind/rain/mosquito protection pants if needed (Again avoid cotton)
Shoes and socks that can get wet such as canvas sneakers.

You don't need to bring spare jacket, insulation layers, etc. Bring a second pair of shoes and socks to wear around the campsite and changes of underwear or what ever, maybe second t-shirt. Rain pants, polarfleece, etc can be rung out if wet and be almost dry. Again, stay away from jeans, sweatshirts, etc which get heavy and miserable when wet.

General equipment

Canoe
paddle per person and a spare
PFDs (lifejackets) – note can be worn for warmth too, work as pillows
packs
sleeping pad
sleeping bag
tent (maybe with ground cloth)
lighter/matches
cook kit
basic utensils
Tarp – optional, but nice if it might rain.
Stove & fuel if you are not cooking on the fire
Grill may be needed if cooking on the fire
water purification system if no potable water available.
Rope – hang food away from animals, for tarp, clothes line
First Aid Kit
Duct tape and/or other needed repair materials
map, maybe compass
Flash light – (I prefer a headlamp)
dish soap, scrubby/sponge
Trowl, toilet paper
toiletries as needed
spare glasses if you wear them
water bottle(s)
insect repellant
sun screen

Don't bring – axes, saws, lanterns, coolers, etc. Your head lamp is plenty of light. You can break firewood with your hands and axes and saws cause many injuries and you don't need the space/weight.

Generally, I have one pack for equipement and food and a second for 2 people's personal gear. Duffel bags would work fine for a river trip with no portages.

Food:

I find one pot meals easiest for dinner

Mac and cheese – throw in some canned veggies,
Saghettie – Can add fried sausage and onion, mmmm
Burritoes – fry beans and ingredients – throw in a warm shell
Rice meal
Bring spices – this makes all the difference!

For lunch

Trail mix
crackers, peanut butter, jam, sausage, cheese,
snacks – chocolate, hard candy, candy bars, beef jerky etc
Hint – keep a butter knife with your lunch food

Breakfast

Hot cereal, pancakes (takes time), granola

Drinks: Coffee, tea, herbal tea, hot chocolate, kook-aid type drinks,

Cheese, summer sausage, onions, peanut butter jelly in ketchbottle type tubes all keep for days. Stay away from sausage that has any poultry or ham in it! There is no need to bring a cooler/refigerated items.

Hang your food at night to keep it away from the animals

Pack all food in ziplock freezer bags – git rid of original boxes. (Hint – squeeze out all air before sealing so they don't blow up in your pack)

Keep all your stuff in organizational bags and in your packs, not just loose in the canoe. Organize it where you camp, so you can find it and don't loose it.

You can help keep your sleeping bag dry, by either using water proof back or by using a kitchen garbage bag between it and it's stuff sack.

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