The following personal equipment is recommended. The list is based on that issued by Sommers Canoe Base (BSA) and modified based on experience. Volume is critical. All required items, except those being worn, rain suit (carried in day pack) and the camp shoes, should fit in the dry bag. It can be done!
Day packs tend to become large and heavy. Sharing packs to decrease the number and keeping them small is highly recommended. This will be greatly appreciated on portages.
| Required | Optional |
|---|---|
| Hiking or "Jungle" Boots | Camera (Disposable works great) |
| 4 pr. socks (Thin, synthetic) | Daypack to carry in canoe |
| Camp shoes (Tevas or light weight athletic shoes) | Fishing gear & lures if you want to fish |
| 2 pr. underwear | |
| 1 pr. shorts (double as swim suit) | |
| 1 pr. long pants, preferably nylon or other quick-drying material. Levi-type pants should be avoided. | |
| 2 T-shirts | |
| 1 long sleeve shirt/light jacket. Polar-tec or other quick-drying material recommended | |
| Broad-brim hat | |
| Sunglasses with strap | |
| Sun screen | |
| Insect repellant | |
| Toiletries, small towel, small camp soap | |
| Small flashlight and extra set batteries | |
| 1 ea. cup, spoon and plastic bowl | |
| Pocket knife | |
| Water bottle | |
| Sleeping bag, 40-50F, maximum rolled/stuffed size 8" by 20" | |
| Sleeping pad | |
| Rain suit (no poncho) | |
| Whistle | |
| Compass | |
| Water-proof gear bag. 1300 cu. in. recommended (REI blue bag or similar bag) | |
| Drivers license and birth certificate/passport/voter registration |
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Last updated: August 11, 2000