Packing List

Butterfly Tours 6 & 8 Day Packing List

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 gortex Jacket with hood
• Quick drying pants (for walking and at camp)
• Footwear for paddling that can get wet (sandals, wet suit booties, Crocs)
• Trail walking shoe/ lightweight hiking boots if you prefer ankle support (Note: tracks are muddy, rutted and overgrown)
• Dry footwear for camp (running shoes, crocs, or comfortable outdoor footwear)
• Baseball cap
• Sunglasses
  
• 1 or 2 wool or warm toque (1 for paddling, 1 for night)
• 3-5 pair of warm socks for night
• 2-4 pair of walking socks
• Underwear for 6 or 8 days
  

Essential Personal Items

• Water bottle (1-litre Nalgene bottle with carabiner)
• Personal toiletries and medications (note there are no shower facilities and if you bring soap please ensure it is biodegradable)
• Hand Sanitizer
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Insect repellent

Optional Items

• Warm gloves for night
• Small dry bag for cameras and other items (2L- 5L)
• Long-sleeved quick drying shirt for sun protection
• Paddling gloves (We supply paddling pogies)
  
• Camera
• Book
• Journal
• Cards
• Crib board
• Small frameless daypack (5-10L) 
• Small inflatable camping pillow (recommend exped blow-up pillow)
• Garbage Bags for wet gear
• Wine, Beers, Spirits (have lots of space, so bring what you need for 6 or 8 days)

Please also see Packing for a Kayak Trip for more information.