- A taste of Canoeing, Takhini paddle and Hike -
Equipment List:
Personal gear you should bring along :
- Sleeping bag,
- Sleeping pad, preferred Therm A Rest.
- Daypack or small waterproof bag for the canoe trip
- Water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Pocket knife
- Mosquito repellant (best, bought in Whitehorse)
- Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap (biodegradable), Kleenex, Towel, Sunscreen, Personal Medication
- Rain pants
- Rain jacket - best bet : Gore Tex (Poncho is not suitable for canoeing)
- Windbreaker
- Rubber Boots for the canoe trip (can be rented from us)
Personal gear you might bring along:
- photo gear - think about waterproof storage (best bet : Pelican Case)
- Binoculars
- Underwear
- 3 pair of socks
- 2 long pants, fast drying
- 1Longjohn
- 2 T- Shirts
- 1 long sleeve T- Shirt
- 1 Long sleeve shirt, light one
- Fleece Jacket, or sweater
- light gloves for paddling
This list contains the basic equipment required to complete the trip comfortably. According to your personal preference, you can certainly substitute items, or add
necessary things. But - please try to keep the amount of gear as small as possible. The tendency to bring too much is very common.
Please consider that your complete outfit should fit into the waterproof bag for the canoe trip.