| Long sleeved T-shirts |
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Usually made of lightweight
synthetics or wool, they offer warmth in the cool
evenings and mornings as well as offer protection
from the sun.
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| Short sleeved T-shirts |
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Lightweight synthetics make
a great base to your layering system and help
the moisture stay away from your skin, keeping
you dry and comfortable.
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| Bathing Suit |
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Take your pick, keeping in
mind coverage for the top of your thighs if you’ll
be paddling in them. Females tend to find two-piece
suits easier when nature calls.
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| Long Pants / Shorts |
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The fast-drying type for daytime
and warmer evenings. Fleece is nice for cooler
weather once you’re in camp. No jeans please.
They may be a great fashion statement but that
won’t matter much when they get wet and
stay that way for hours.
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| Socks |
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Wool or synthetics are best.
They wick moisture, keeping feet dry which helps
prevent athlete's foot, blisters, and cold. No
cotton please. A good rule is “cotton kills.”
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| Footwear |
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Two pairs - always! Something
you don’t mind getting wet (sandals, water
shoes) and a pair for tougher portages and in
camp.
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| Wide-brimmed hat |
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Ball caps are okay, but a wide
brim is better as it protects your face and your
neck from sun.
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| Sunglasses |
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An absolute must! The reflection
off the water can get hard on the eyes. A strap
is a good idea to keep on in case of a tip over.
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| Fleece Jacket |
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Not only will you look real
outdoorsy but you’ll be warm.
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| Wind/waterproof shell |
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Self explanatory :)
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| Underwear |
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Enough said.
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| Rain Suit |
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Two-piece, full coverage suits with hoods are
best.
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| Toque |
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Choose your material, just keep "the listeners"
warm.
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| Bug shirts |
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Really the best choice for
keeping the bugs from bugging you. They are a
must in the early season (May / June).
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~ Non-Clothing Items ~ If difficulties locating
or affording them arise, please contact
us and we will help in any way we can.
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| 1-litre water bottle |
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An absolute necessity. Must
keep up the fluid intake. We provide all drinking
water on trip.
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| Sleeping Bag |
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Synthetic fills are great.
They’re light, squish down small, and dry
relatively easy if they should get damp.
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| Sleeping Pad |
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Helps even out those rocks and roots.
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| Insect repellant |
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Not necessary if you have a
bug shirt, but if you feel the need, go with a
product that has Deet™ in it.
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| Sunblock |
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If we had a dollar for everyone who said, “I
don’t burn” then we’d be
rich!
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| Flashlight |
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Nice for those late night mother-nature
calls. Headlamps are great.
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| Toothbrush/toothpaste |
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Don’t pack the toothpaste
with your clothes! In the event of an 'explosion',
it makes the nastiest mess you’ve seen!
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| Brush or comb |
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... Unless you like the au
natural look.
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| Towel |
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Optional. The backpacker type
is great. They pack down small and dry incredibly
fast.
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| Camera |
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Optional. Worth a thousand
words, so they say.
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| Binoculars |
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Optional. When your glasses just aren’t
cutting it.
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| Journal/pencil |
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