What to Bring

Average Canoe Country Summer Temperatures (°F)
MONTH DAY NIGHT
May
62.2
33.1
June
74.5
48.0
July
78.8
51.7
August
79.3
51.4
September
69.0
43.0


Besides the gear that we can supply, each person in your party should bring...
1 jacket
1 sweatshirt
1 wool shirt
2 trousers
2 sets of underwear
3 pairs of wool socks
1 set rain gear
2 orienteering compasses per party
sunglasses
1 pair sturdy shoes or hiking boots
1 pair tennis shoes
pocket or sheath knife
sharpening stone
duct tape for repairs
toilet kit including towel
first aid kit
insect repellent
sunburn preventative
sewing kit
flashlight
match case
50 to 100 feet of rope per party
water bottle
water filter

These optional items may make your trip more enjoyable...
cotton or wool gloves
long underwear
fishing rod with 8 to 12 lb. test line
small tackle box
variety of lures and tackle
rubber boots
cell phone






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