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Items in italics are optional items. Often these items may be considered "luxury" items and their benefits must be weighed against their bulk and weight during portages.

Contents

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Trip Information

  • Trip Intinerary
  • Comfirmation Letter (to get permits)
  • Permits (BWCA and / or RABC Permit)
  • Maps (at least two complete sets in waterproof bag or map case)
  • Fishing License
  • Driver's License
  • Menu_planning
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • 2-Way Radios
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Canoe Equipment

  • Canoe
  • Paddles + Spare
  • Life Vest w/ Loud Whistle attached
  • Padded canoe seat
  • Foam Knee / Butt Pads
  • Floating rope (bow and stern lines)
  • Sponge
  • Bailer
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Camping Gear

  • Tent w/ poles & stakes
  • Sleeping Bag (rated for expected weather conditions)
  • Sleeping Pad (w/ repair kit)
  • Ground Cloth (to keep sleeping bags dry)
  • Matches / Lighters
  • Flashlights (hand-held & head lamps + extra batteries)
  • Duct Tape
  • Equipment Repair Kit ( Glue, Needle, Thread, Wire, Safety Pins)
  • Carabiners / Pulleys / Rope (Bear Rope / Food Hanging)
  • Bear Canisters (canisters to protect food from bears without need to hang)
  • Clothes Pins / Clothes Line
  • Small Lantern w/ fuel
  • Saw and Hatchet
  • Tarp w/ ropes
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Cooking Equipment

  • Stove w/ fuel
  • Cook kit
  • Mugs / Cups
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Eating Utensils
  • Plates and Bowls
  • Knives
  • Spice Kit
  • Reclosable Freezer Bags / Tupperware / Waterproof Containers
  • Fire Starter
  • Water Filter System or Iodine tablets
  • Cleaning Supplies (Biodegradable Soap / Scrubbers / Towel)
  • Collapsible Bucket
  • Paper Towels
  • Aluminum Foil (remember to pack out)
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Creature Comforts

  • Chairs or Stools
  • Sun Shower
  • Hammock
  • Extra Toilet Paper (in waterproof container)
  • Playing Cards / Games
  • Books
  • Umbrella
  • Frisbee
  • Swim Mask / Goggles and Snorkle
  • Walking Poles
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Fishing Gear

  • Rod and Reel
  • Fishing Lures
  • Stringer
  • Filet Knife w/ sharpner
  • Live Bait
  • Landing Net
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Personal Items

  • Clothing in waterproof bag, such as a heavy plastic garbage bag or a drybag
  • Polyproplene Underwear
  • Raingear
  • Hat or Cap
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal Toilet Paper w/ Trowel
  • Tooth Brush / Tooth Paste
  • Sun Screen
  • Medications
  • First Aid Kit
  • Nail Clippers (Can be used for Fishing too)
  • Pocket Knife / Leatherman Tool
  • Personal Water Bottle
  • Notebook and Pen
  • Footwear ( Canoeing and Campsite)
  • Shoes and Socks for Wet Footing
  • Wristwatch
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Bug Repellent
  • Bug Clothing / Bug Headnet
  • Soap / Shampoo
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Additional Items

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Other Resources

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