CanoeCountry.com Boundary Waters Canoe Area Web site
Items with an asterisk generally come with
a complete outfitting package and
are also available for rent individually.
Keep in mind, you don't have to bring everything on this list . . .
(Purchase Your Boundary Waters and Quetico Park Maps Here)
The "CanoeCountry.com
Gear Checklist™
What
First?
Select
your route and entry
point*
Reserve entry
permit*
Get RABC permit for Quetico
Reserve camping equipment Make flight arrangements to Minneapolis or
Duluth
Arrange for a rental car
Purchase fishing licenses and trout stamps Purchase
trip maps*
Check out vehicles, racks, trailers, and
trailer lights
Get current rabies certificate for pets going
to Canada
Put fresh line on fishing reels
Sharpen fish hooks and get lures
for pike, bass, lake trout and walleye
Check camp stove and lantern operations
Repackage food and gear items to
reduce garbage, cans and bottles are prohibited
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Don't Forget
Your! BWCA
and/or Quetico Permit
confirmation
Lodging confirmations
Minnesota or Ontario Fishing licenses
Driver’s license/ID
Cash/Travelers Cheques
Credit cards
Phone Calling card
Health insurance card
Vehicle insurance information
Tools incase of vehicle troubles
Cooler and ice for traveling in
summer
Live bait-needs to be kept cool
during drive
Leave itinerary and phone numbers with
someone at home
Leave unnecessary valuables at home
Don't forget toiletries, clean clothes, clean towel, and
dry shoes for return trip!
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What's
Cookin?
Pots w/ lids*
Frying pans w/ lids*
Utensils*
Plates*
Cups*
Measuring cup*
Bowls*
2 Water bottles for each person*
Water bag or bucket*
Water purification system
Silverware*
Potholders*
Pot scrubbers*
Biodegradeable soap* - use 100
feet from lake
Dish towels*
Spice kit*
Fire starter
Must Have Items
Maps*
(Purchase Your Boundary Waters and Quetico Park Maps
Here)
Map marking pen
Map case*- maps will last longer
and not blow away
Compass* or that GPS
Back up maps and compass
Duluth packs or dry bags*
HD trash bags to line packs
Stuff sacks and compression stuff sacks
Day pack, fanny pack, or thwart bag Canoes*
Yoke pads* Paddles*
Spare paddle*
Life jackets*
Duct tape*
Extra rope
Bow and stern lines
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Bare Essentials
Tents*
Rainflys*
Stakes*
Poles*
Ground cloths*
Vestibule
Camp pillows
Sleeping bags*
Thermal Mattresses*
Dining fly or tarp, 12X12 with grommets*
Camp rope or parachute cord*
Camp chair(s)
Lantern, spare mantles, and fuel
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Camp stove, fuel, and funnel*
Stove repair tools and kit
Camp saw*
Disposable lighters
Waterproof matches*
Reflector oven and baking pan
Dutch oven
Aluminum foil
Paper towels
Extra zip lock bags
Camp kitchen knife*
Bear ropes*
Trash bags*
Fresh food items*
Frozen food items*
Breakfasts*
Lunches*
Dinners*
Beverages*
Snacks*
Desserts*
Spices and condiments*
Cooking oil*
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