Here you will find a list of things to bring on your Boundary Waters Trip. This list is not exhaustive, but provides you with a great checklist tool.
Plan Your Boundary Waters Adventure
Group Gear
*These items are part of a Completely Outfitted trip or can be rented by the calendar day.
- Canoe*
- Paddles*
- Life jackets*
- Canoe/camp chair *
- Tent w/ground cloth*
- Sleeping bag w/compression stuff sack*
- Sleeping pad*
- Tarp (10’x12’) w/rope*
- Rope to hang food pack*
- Camp stove: 1 or 2 burner w/fuel*
- Cook Kit (pots, pans, coffee pot) *
- Utensils*
- Plates, cups, water bottle*
- Iodine Tablets*
- Camp Saw*
- Matches & fire starters*
- Biodegradable soap*
- Hand sanitizer*
- Pot scrubbies*
- Toilet Paper*
- Paper towel*
- Maps – 1 set per group*
- Map case – 1 per group
- Compass – 1 per canoe
- Whistle – 1 per person
- First Aid Kit
- Canoe Packs; for gear, clothing & food*
- Meals/snacks/drink mixes*
- Salt/pepper*
- Spices
Personal Items
- 2 pair quick-dry lightweight pants
- 1 pair shorts
- 2 t-shirts
- 1 long sleeve shirt
- 1 fleece jacket/sweater
- Underwear
- Good rain jacket (very important) & rain pants. Rain jacket can double as windbreaker.
- 2-3 pair non-cotton socks
- 1 pair shoes to get wet (Sturdy water shoes/hiking boots)
- 1 pair shoes to stay dry (Teva Sandals, tennis
shoes)
- Travel Towel (non-cotton quick-dry)
- Bandana
- Wide brim hat or cap with visor
- Lip balm & sunscreen
- Insect repellant & head net
- Personal toiletries
- Duct tape (small amount for repairs)
- Head lamp or small flashlight w/extra batteries
- Fillet knife w/sharpening stone – 1 per group
- For Spring/Fall trips – gloves, stocking hat, long underwear, rubber knee boots, warm down jacket, extra socks
Extras
- Water filter
- Camera
- Swimsuit
- Fishing rod/reel & tackle
- Fishing net / anchor bag, fishing license
- Sunglasses w/strap
- Needle nose pliers or multi tool
- Pocketknife
- Sewing kit
- Small AM/FM weather Radio for USFS updates
- Reading material / journal & pencil
- Small fleece blanket for Spring/Fall
- Bow/thwart bag or small day pack
- Spot GPS Messenger (can be rented)
- Clean clothes for the ride home