Packing List

Here’s What to Bring!

Essential Clothing

• Lightweight thermal long sleeve top for paddling
• Lightweight thermal long johns for paddling
• 1-2 Medium/heavy weight thermal long sleeve top for night
• 1-2 Medium/heavy weight thermal long johns or polar fleece pants for night
• Lightweight fleece for paddling
• Nylon quick drying shorts
• 1 or 2 lightweight quick drying t-shirts
• Warm polar fleece or down jacket
• Quality rain proof jacket with hood
• Quick drying pants (for walking and at camp)
• Footwear for paddling that can get wet (sandals, wet suit booties, Crocs)
• Dry footwear for camp (running shoes, crocs, or comfortable outdoor footwear)
• Baseball cap
• Sunglasses – consider a retaining strap
• 1 or 2 wool or warm toque (1 for paddling, 1 for night)
• 3-5 pair of warm socks for camp
• Underwear for 3 – 8 days

Essential Personal Items

• Water bottle (1-litre Nalgene bottle with carabiner, or something similar)
• Personal toiletries and medications (note there are no shower facilities and if you bring soap please ensure it is biodegradable)
• Hand Sanitizer is provided, but always nice to have your own
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Insect repellent

Optional Items

• Warm gloves for night
• Small dry bag for cameras and other items (2L- 5L)
• Long-sleeved quick drying shirt for sun protection
• Paddling gloves (We supply paddling pogies)
• Lightweight towel
• Bathing suit (for cold water swimming)
• Wet wipes
• Camera
• Book
• Journal
• Cards
• Crib board or other small, packable games
• Small frameless daypack (10-20L)
• Small inflatable camping pillow (recommend Exped blow-up pillow or something similar)
• Garbage bags for wet gear
• Wine, beers, spirits – please avoid glass bottles