Northern Tier: Canoe Base

Packing List


 
Climate: Inland
Season: Summer
Duration: 9 Nights
Gender:

10 day canoe trips into the boundary waters of Minnesota and Canada.
Provided By Northern Tier
_____  Backpacking Stove - 2 per crew., fuel bottle, fuel funnel, and fuel.
_____  Bucket (Collapsible) - 4 Gallon
_____  Bucket (Plastic) - 1 Gallon
_____  Canoe - One per 3 people.
_____  Cooking Pots - 8qt, 4qt, 3qt, 2qt, 1.3qt, Coffee Pot, Lid Skillet.
_____  Dining Fly - One per crew.
_____  Emergency Communications - Radio or Satellite Phone depending on location.
_____  Fish Fillet Board
_____  Food - Including condiments and spice kit.
_____  Food and Equipment Packs
_____  Measuring/Dipping Cup
_____  Paddles
_____  Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
_____  Personal Gear Packs - 3 people per pack.
_____  Plastic Pack Liners (4 mil)
_____  Rope & Pulleys - For Bear Bagging.
_____  Saw - Folding
_____  Shovel (Small)
_____  Soap Kit - pot scraper, soap, bleach, scouring pads, matches
_____  Tent - 2 person and 4 person as needed.
_____  Toilet Paper
_____  Trail Oven - With liner pans and handle.
_____  Utensik Kit - Spatula, spoon, whisk, knife/spreader, slotted spoon, pancake turner, hot pot tongs.
_____  Water Purification Tablets - Polar Pure
Dry/Camp Clothes
_____  Hat (Knit)
_____  Jacket/Fleece
_____  Long Underwear (Mid Weight) - Usually not needed in July & August.
_____  Pants (Long) - Synthetic, or use rain pants.
_____  Shirt (Long Sleeve) - Synthetic
_____  Shirt (Short Sleeve, Wicking )
_____  Shoes (lightweight) - Sneakers or moccasins, not sandals or water-slippers.
_____  Socks - Wool or synthetic, one or two pair.
_____  Underwear - Synthetic, one pair.
Wet/Travel Clothes
_____  Hat (Brim)
_____  Hiking Boots - U.S. made jungle boots best. Old hiking or work boots good if instep drainage is added (read drill holes in the bottom of the boot to drain out water).
_____  Rain Gear - Top & Bottom. Good quality, no ponchos. Bottoms double as extra pants.
_____  River Pants - Synthetic zipper pants work well.
_____  River Shirt - Long sleeve synthetic good for keeping sun off, short sleeve wicking style good as well.
_____  River Socks - Wool or neoprene
_____  River underwear - Synthetic, fast drying.
Gear
_____  Bandana or Handkerchief - or small camp towel.
_____  Bowl
_____  Camera *
_____  Compass - (E)
_____  Cup
_____  Fishing Tackle - Small pocket size tackle box. *
_____  Flashlight - or headlamp. Waterproof best. Extra batteries & bulb (E)
_____  Head Net - For mosquitoes *
_____  Knife - Small pocket knife (E)
_____  Matches - In waterproof case (E)
_____  Sleeping Bag - Lightweight & Compact. 30 degree bag adequate. Compression stuff sack should be used.
_____  Sleeping Pad
_____  Spoon
_____  Stuff Sacks - For clothing. Use ziplock bags as well.
_____  Sun Glasses - With strap.
_____  Water Bottle - High quality, not old beverage bottles.
_____  Whistle - (E)
Personal Items
_____  Comb - Or small travel brush. *
_____  Lip Balm - With sunblock.
_____  Prescription Medications - Two supplies carried in different packs. *
_____  Tampons/sanitary napkins  (females only)  *
_____  Toothbrush
Crew Equipment
_____  Anti fungal cream or spray
_____  Binoculars *
_____  Day Pack - One per crew for sunscreen, bug repellent, etc. *
_____  Fillet Knife
_____  First Aid Kit (Large)
_____  Fish Stringer (Lightweight) - One per canoe
_____  Fishing Equipment & License - 3-6 rods per crew
_____  Foot Powder
_____  Hand Sanitizer - 2 - 8oz bottles
_____  Insect Repellent
_____  Leather Gloves - One Pair per crew. For camp chores, handling hot pots, etc.
_____  Maps - One set per canoe for your route. Interpreter will probably have a set also.
_____  Metal Mirror (small) *
_____  Repair Kit - Multi-tool, small spool of fine wire, duct tape, sewing kit.
_____  Rope - 50', 1/8" diameter for clotheslines, tarps and tents, shoe laces, repairs, canoe lines, etc.
_____  Skin Lotion - Unscented
_____  Spices for cooking - Extra spices in case crew really likes spicy food. *
_____  Sunscreen
_____  Toothpaste
_____  Water Purifier *
_____  Waterproof Ground Cloth (85" x 110" or 60" x 90") - Good during rainy weeks. For inside tents. *
Items For The End Of Your Trip
_____  Change of Clothing - Clean dry clothing.
_____  Dry Shoes
_____  Extra Toiletries - Shampoo, conditioner, shaving supplies, deodorant, washcloth, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.
_____  Sandals - Or flip/flops, for shower.
_____  Swim Suit - For sauna. Trunks for boys, one piece for girls.
_____  Towel (Large)
* Optional Item

(E) Should always be carried on person for emergencies.

See: http://www.ntier.org for up to date information.

Please Note:  This is only a recommended minimum set of equipment based on the past experiences of many individuals. We do not guarantee that it is all inclusive or appropriate for the activities you are planning. The trip leader, and common sense should always dictate the equipment you actually pack.
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