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I am in the process of getting my gear organized for the upcoming season. I hope to post photos when I am finished at the end of April or early May.
I would be very interested to see lists and photos of the equipment and gear others will be packing. Feel free to post your packing lists or gear photos here which may assist others.
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Not too many people on this board. I'm surprised.
Here's mine. I actually always went off of my dad's so maybe I am missing something. It's sort of for backcountry and main campground camping, so I'd exclude some items if needed.
Paddling gear: Canoe, yoke / paddle / straps / map & case / PFD / gear ties / bail kit / rod holder.
Gear: Main bag / dry bags / aqua quest tarps / saw&hatchet&knife / multi-tool / bank line & para cord / headlamp / lantern / extra batteries / first aid kit / sunscreen / knife-fillet knife / bear spray / bug spray / bug jacket & head net / repair kit /duct tape** / medication / band aids / compass / garbage bags / fishing gear – prep for pdf / gloves (canoe&work gloves) / watch.
Sleeping and shelter: Tent (footprint & poles*) / sleeping bag (liner?) / sleep pad / pillow / tarp.
Camp kitchen: Water filter / food / canteen / stove (back-up?) / wood stove / fuel / lighter / waterproof matches / fire steel / pots / utensils-spatula-cutting board / water bottles / lightweight mugs / plates & bowls / bio soap / dishcloth & steel wool.
Food: Freeze dried meals / fruit or freeze dried fruit – carrot, apple / babybel cheese / consider frozen steak 1st night / protein, granola bars / mio / coffee – sugar, creamer / powdered milk / spices / oats / cereal / ready crisp bacon / kielbasa- must be heavily spiced / milk tea /
Clothing and footwear: (Backcountry summer): 1 pair of pants, shorts / 2 t-shirts / boxers & socks / towel / water shoes / hiking shoes / rain gear / lightweight hooded shirt for sun / hat for sun / sunglasses / paddling gloves (neoprene/work) / work gloves for fire etc.
Personal: Toilet paper / sanitizer / face cloth / tooth brush, floss / lip balm / power bank / phone / wallet / write-in-the-rain notepad & pencil / hammock / lightweight camp chair / cards / sudoku.
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I keep a spreadsheet checklist with everything listed out in detail. Mostly I keep the stuff in my portage pack in various stuff sacks, so I go through the checklist while confirming items are in there. I'll send it to you in a PM.
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I trip solo, with friends who have their own gear, with friends who don’t have much gear, and with a family of four (2 kids under 4), and almost always with a 60lb dog.
Pack out can vary in many ways. I usually create a list based on each individual trip depending on time of year, potential weather, length of trip and obviously who is coming with me. Then I’ll lay everything out in the basement from the gear closet and start ticking boxes.
If I’m going solo, I’m more likely to forget the tent poles than if I’m packing for a group, although I once forgot a tent entirely….
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TripperMike wrote:
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Pack out can vary in many ways. I usually create a list based on each individual trip depending on time of year, potential weather, length of trip and obviously who is coming with me. Then I’ll lay everything out in the basement from the gear closet and start ticking boxes.
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Exactly!
Many of my trips are early spring within a week or 2 of ice out or in September/October. Being prepared for snow and temps well below 0C - especially when I've had parent-kid groups with kids as young as 9 - means packing a lot heavier than what I need for an August long weekend trip. As an example even though my Lab is very cold tolerant (she actually enjoys walking in belly deep ice water full of slush at the cottage in March), taking her on our spring trip last week meant packing 2 extra fleece sleeping bag liners just for her.
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As with most people, I've got a spreadsheet with all my gear on it, but I also have a list of absolute "base things to touch" when packing up so I don't miss anything critical.
Here's what I am bringing for 1 week with a moderate amount of portaging in May. Sorry I have to make a big list, I tried so hard to put in a pic or table but couldn't manage it:
Sleeping
Small Sleeping bag (x2?)
Thermarest (small)
Pillow
Toiletries kit
Eating
Pan
Pot set
Kettle
2x plates
Soap
Tow tabs x10
Cutting board
Lrg Fuel Bottle
Small Fuel Bottle
Stove
Water filter
1 mug
1L Vodka
1L Bailieys
1 bottle of mix
3 prerolleds
Coffee
Movement
Plain Canoe paddle
Life jacket
Hiking boots
Sandals
Splash pants
Rain jacket (BMW)
Entertainment
Fishing pole
Lures
Map
Camera and equipment
Deep water weights
Book
Battery charger & cords
Shelter
Sunscreen
Tent
Tent fly
Poles
Ground tarp
7x ropes
Orange Tarp
Clothing
Sleeping hat
Sun hat
2x Shirt
1x Shorts
2x U/wear
3x socks
Sunglasses
Knife and belt
neckerchief
1x Long pants
1x Sweatpants (sleeping)
1x Long sleeve (U/A)
1x Hoodie
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As an example even though my Lab is very cold tolerant (she actually enjoys walking in belly deep ice water full of slush at the cottage in March), taking her on our spring trip last week meant packing 2 extra fleece sleeping bag liners just for her.
I have a husky/lab/Manitoba special and it's the same way. She will be swimming in Lake Ontario in December, but on a windy trip in mid October she needs a wool blanket and a little fleece jacket for the night.
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...just thought I'd chime in with a couple of additional creature comforts we like for longer trips...
A camp shower can be an awesome treat. The one we have heats up really well in the sun, so no additional heating required.
An extra large ziploc bag to do laundry - using biodegradable camp soap, and optionally some smooth pebbles to help agitate. Feels great to put on 'fresh' clothing!
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