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Each 2 people should try to share a
waterproof (or garbage bag-lined, zip lock bagged) gear bag. Do not use an
external backpack. A waterproof roll-top bag that is about 3,500 cu. In.
most closely represents the space that Boy Scouts allows for Boundary
Waters (private outfitters allow more space), for 2 persons including
sleeping bags. If you don't have one, you could use a large sports bag,
large nylon duffel bag, or even a laundry-style bag, lined with a garbage
bag and several zip-loc bags. Be aware that the outside of the bag will
get wet. Outfitters often have bags for rent. A key thing here is to try
to share a pack with another person to get the feel for 2 people in a pack
and to aid during portages.
- Sleeping bag 1
- Sleeping pad 2
- Camp shoes/hiking shoes 3
- Canoe/portage shoes, or gym shoes 4
- Long sleeved shirt 5
- Pants 6
- Nylon shorts 7
- 2 t-shirts 8
- rain jacket and pants 9
- Sweater/jacket 10
- Long underwear 11
- Canoe gloves or work gloves
- 3 pairs of socks 12
- underwear - max of 3 pairs 13
- Swim suit
- Mosquito head netting
- Towel 14
- Washcloth
- Toilet kit
- flashlight with extra batteries 15
- compass
- pocket knife
- personal first aid kit 16
- toilet paper or handiwipes
- 1-quart water bottles, filled
- small bowl/cup for meals 17
- drinking cup
- Spoon 18
- Sunglasses
- Sun screen
- Hat with a brim 19
- Small bottle of insect repellant, unscented
- At least a 6 foot piece of rope (can be small
diameter) to tie bag to canoe, and another piece about 10
foot long to use as a painter to tie up canoe to shore
- Zip loc bags that hold all of the above
Optional Items:
- Fishing equipment (telescoping or
backpacking rod, very small amount of tackle in packable bag)
- Camera and film (think waterproof or
ziploc it)
- Kneeling/sitting pad for the canoe
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Extra Bag for the trip home left in car:
- Shampoo
- Underwear
- Shorts/T-Shirt
- Socks
- Previous Items
- Shoes
- Sweatshirt/jacket
Crew Equipment
- Backpack-type tents
- Kitchen Ground tarp
- Bear bag rope
- Food in waterproof bags
- Small trowel or shovel
- 2 backpacking stoves and fuel
- Pots to cook food in and a serving spoon.
- First Aid kit
- Camp Saw
- Container for drink
- Backpacking dining fly (may not be room in sites
though)
- Rope for tying up canoes during lunch
- Maps in ziploc waterproof bags
Footnotes:
1. Lightweight, packs-small-as-possible, under 4
lbs.. Small size is more important than weight here.
2. Lightweight, packs-small-as-possible (does not
have to be in pack, could double as a kneeler/seat)
3. for in-camp, these should be lightweight and not
bulky
4. They will be wet, all day, every day. For
canoeing and wading.
5. The most ideal is a very lightweight, nylon-type
shirt with vents. This is better than cotton.
6. Nylon quick-dry pants are best, even better are
zip off pants/shorts
7. or a second pair of zip-off pants
8. wicking-type (Coolmax) shirts are best for
drying, but cotton is acceptable
9. A Gortex rain suit is ideal but waterproofed
nylon is acceptable. It is near impossible to paddle in a poncho.
10. Polarfleece sweaters are the most
ideal/versatile choice
11. Cotton is acceptable, but the further north that
you are camping, the more you should consider polypropelene.
12. Polypropelene or Coolmax sock liners work the
best, plus bring 2 pairs of wool, wool blend, or synthetic hiking socks.
Avoid cotton socks. Cotton socks will be wet and you will be susceptible
to blisters during portages.
13. Nylon underwear wash/dries quicker
14. Backpacking-style or small size
15. small size such as Versabrite or waterproof
flashlights are the best choice
16. First aid kit should include at least personal
medications, bandaids, antiseptic wipes, sunburn ointment, and moleskin -
this may be needed for your hands in addition to your feet
17. A Sierra cup is an ideal choice
18. A spoon is all that is necessary for
backpacking-style meals. Lexan spoons are ideal
19. If your hat is a baseball-style, you will need a
scarf for the back of your neck
20. A garden kneeling pad will work
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