How to Pack For A Minnesota Canoe Trip
Canoe Camping – What Do I Pack?
Keep your personal items to a minimum. Remember, you have to haul everything you bring, and you may need to portage your canoe from time to time. Keeping your packing light is essential to a good trip. When packing your clothing, think about what will dry quickly and what will be the lightest when wet. Loose fitting layers are good, especially after a long day in the sun or wind. Lightweight sweats are great for evenings around the campfire.
Reminder – If you pack it in, you pack it out, so keep your packing list light. Reserve your trip today!
Canoe Camping Packing List
Personal Items To Pack:
- Hat
- Sun glasses (with lanyard)
- Sweatshirt
- 2 Long Sleeve Shirts
- 2 Loose Fitting T-Shirts
- Warm Pants*
- Lightweight Pants
- Shorts (Convertible Pants are Awesome)
- Swimsuit
- Socks & Underwear
- Waterproof Footwear
- Lightweight Shoes or Sandals
- Rain Gear (Jacket, Pants
- Warm Jacket
- Gloves
- Body Towel
- Hand Towel
- Bandana
- Sunscreen
- Aloe
- Bug Spray & Headnet
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries**
- Camera
- Deck of Cards
- Notebook & Pencil
- A good book
- Binoculars
- Day Pack for hiking (string bag or fanny pack)
* Jeans are discouraged because they are heavy when wet and dry slowly.
**Basic toiletries are are you really need. Toothbrush, travel toothpaste, contact care, hand sanitizer, biodegradable soap. If you wear glasses, consider wearing a lanyard on them. You don’t want to lose them over the side of the canoe.
Camping Must Haves (All available at our store)
- Fishing Gear
- Measuring Tape
- Water Bottle
- Water Tablets
- Fillet Knife
- Sharpening Stone
- Pocket Knife or Multitool
- Compass
- Camping Soap
- Handsaw
- Camping Shovel
- Flashlights
- Waterproof Matches
- First Aid Kit
- Duct Tape
- 50′ – 100′ Rope
- Sattelite Phone (Rental Available)
- Maps