 The following are general guidelines
. Please adjust as the (hot/cold) weather dictates and the length of your trip.
Clothing Recommendation #1 - NO COTTON. It is extremely heavy when wet & it takes a long time to dry out. Bring as much synthetic clothing as possible. It wicks moisture away from your body & dries much quicker.
Clothing Recommendation #2 - Bring a reliable & sturdy rainsuit. Plan on rain. And when it rains, a good rainsuit will help keep your dry, warm, & (relatively) comfortable.
| Clothing |
• Hiking Boots/Shoes
• These should be sturdy enough to protect your ankles (especially during portages).
• Expect to get your feet wet each & every day, so these boots/shoes should be made of material that will not retain water (& thus make them heavier).
• A 2nd pair of Footwear
• These are for evening (or camp) wear. You will want to get out of your wet shoes every evening.
• One pair of socks for each day canoeing
• Again, expect your feet to get wet each & every day.
• 2 Pair of Pants
• Quick drying material, such as Supplex or Nylon
• 2 Long sleeve shirts
• Rain Suit - jacket w/hood & pants
• Underwear
• Broad-brim Hat (e.g. baseball hat)
• Bug Jacket & Head Net
• Swim Suit
• Shorts
• Short-sleeve shirts
• Clean clothes for the trip home (leave in the car)
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| Early Spring & Fall Trips |
• Fleece jacket
• Wool Socks
• Long Underwear
• Lightweight Paddling gloves (biking gloves will work too)
• Additional "as needed" layers |
Remember, pack smartly - everything that you pack will be with you during the entire duration of the trip - every pound counts!
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| Personal |
• Bug Repellant
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen & Chapstick
• Water Purifier
• If on a guided tour, check to see if guide is bringing one.
• Flashlight & Batteries
• A headlamp is highly recommended
• Camera
• Toiletry Items (as odor free as possible)
• Towel (for before & after trip)
• 1-qrt Water Bottle
• A bottle w/an attached cap allows it to be looped onto the backpack.
• RABC (or other appropriate) permit
• Credit Card and/or enough cash for fishing licenses or other incidentals at ranger station |
| Fishing/Tackle Box Ideas |
• Rod & Reel
• Small tackle box (no bigger than 11x7x2)
• Clipper, Hook remover, & Stringer
• 1/4 oz Jig heads (live bait or 4" plastics)
• Rapalla's
• Your own "special/secret" lures
• Small bungee cords (to attach your rod to the thwarts of the canoe while portaging) |
| Optional |
• Compass
• Binoculars
• Flask
• Live Bait Container |
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