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6 & 8 Day Packing List
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ESSENTIAL CLOTHING
☐ Lightweight thermal long sleeve top for paddling
☐ Lightweight thermal long johns for paddling
☐ 1–2 medium/heavy weight thermal long sleeve top for night
☐ 1–2 medium/heavy weight thermal long johns or polar fleece pants for night
☐ Lightweight fleece for paddling
☐ Nylon quick drying shorts
☐ Lightweight towel (for hotsprings)
☐ Bathing suit (for hotsprings)
☐ Synthetic quick drying pants
☐ 1 or 2 lightweight quick drying t-shirts
☐ Warm polar fleece or down jacket
☐ Quality Gore-Tex jacket with hood
☐ Quick drying pants (for walking and at camp)
☐ Footwear for paddling that can get wet (sandals, wetsuit booties, Crocs)
☐ Trail walking shoe / lightweight hiking boots for ankle support (trails are muddy, rutted & overgrown)
☐ Dry footwear for camp (runners, Crocs, or comfortable outdoor footwear)
☐ Baseball cap
☐ Sunglasses
☐ 1 or 2 wool or warm toques (1 for paddling, 1 for night)
☐ 3–5 pairs of warm socks for night
☐ 2–4 pairs of walking socks
☐ Underwear for 6 or 8 days
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ITEMS
☐ Water bottle (1-litre Nalgene with carabiner)
☐ Personal toiletries & medications (no shower facilities; soap must be biodegradable)
☐ Hand sanitizer (also provided in our bathroom kit)
☐ Headlamp with spare batteries
☐ Sunscreen and lip balm
☐ Insect repellent
OPTIONAL ITEMS
☐ Warm gloves for night
☐ Small dry bag for cameras & other items (2–5L)
☐ Long-sleeved quick drying shirt for sun protection
☐ Paddling gloves (we supply paddling pogies)
☐ Camera
☐ Book
☐ Journal
☐ Cards & a crib board
☐ Small inflatable camping pillow (Exped blow-up pillow recommended)
☐ Garbage bags for wet gear
☐ Wine, beer, spirits — lots of space, bring what you need for 6 or 8 days
Please also see Packing for a Kayak Trip for more information.