Getting ready to start packing socks and shirts into a duffel bag? Remember, this trip is spent backcountry paddling. On the morning of day 1, you'll have time to reorganize your gear into provided dry bags.
In anticipation for your trip, we recommend checking the weather for Millersburg, PA and making any necessary packing adjustments.
These will help keep your clothing and gear organized.
T-shirts or tops made for running or working out are good choices. Stick to moisture-wicking fabrics. A long-sleeve, light-color, vented sun shirt may also work well.
Bring shorts designed for running or working out. Loose or compression fit. Look for moisture-wicking nylon, polyester, nylon/spandex, or polyester/spandex fabrics. A pair of nylon hiking pants may also work well.
Look for wool, Capilene, or polyester fabrics. No cotton. Don’t plan to wear this while paddling, you’ll want it to stay dry to wear at camp.
Moisture-wicking long underwear bottoms or ankle-length tights. Look for wool, Capilene, nylon/spandex, or polyester/spandex. No cotton. Don't plan to wear these when paddling; the seats of our sit-on-top kayaks are a bit too wet to expect these to stay dry.
Stick to moisture-wicking fabrics. No cotton. If you pack shorts with built-in liners, you can pack fewer pairs of underwear.
Stick to synthetic or wool fabrics. No cotton.
A polyester fleece jacket or synthetic "puffy" jacket. This should be able to be worn under your rain jacket. No cotton.
A lightweight polyester fleece top or other layer to add additional warmth. This should also be able to be worn with all your other upper body layers. No cotton.
A lightweight hard shell you can wear over your other upper body layers.
Keep those blisters at bay!
A wool, synthetic knit, or fleece hat for cool nights.
Pack fleece, Power Stretch, or other gloves made for running or for use as a medium-weight liner.
Use for warmth, or to keep the sun off your neck, weather depending
Bring either sport sands with ankle straps (like Chacos or Tevas) or water shoes (like Keens). Flip flops are not acceptable.
Crocs, sneakers, or light hiking shoes work well.
To wear with camp shoes for cool nights.
Bring a mummy-cut, backpacking-style sleeping bag rated for 35-degrees Fahrenheit. Bring a sleeping bag that's highly compressible. Avoid large, heavy, roll-up-only sleeping bags because they may be too bulky to fit in a dry bag.
Headlamps with an optional red light won't blind your fellow adventurers or ruin your night vision.
Minimum of 1 liter carrying capacity. Pick bottles with a screw-top lid that covers the areas your mouth contacts. A Nalgene-brand bottle is a good choice.
A compressible or inflatable camping pillow can make nights more comfortable.
We recommend taking a stripped-down version of your personal care/toiletry items. Shoot for travel-sized items and repack liquids into anti-leak small containers. Our guides recommended the Nalgene travel bottles.
Pack at least 4oz of sunscreen. Guides recommend at least SPF 30 Small containers work better than larger ones. No aerosol spray cans, please.
It's handy to have your own personal hand sanitizer that can either live in your tent, coat pocket, pack or PFD pocket.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, lotion, moisturizer with SPF, brush/comb, ear plugs etc.
Tampons, Diva Cup, or pads. Pack 50% more supplies than you expect to need.
Look for the active ingredient DEET. Ben's brand is packaged well for backcountry travel. No aerosol sprays.
Please consider rewarding hard work and excellent service with a guide gratuity at the end of the adventure.
Kayak & Paddle
15 to 16-foot sit-on-top touring kayak.
Personal Flotation Device
Our life jackets (PFDs) have pockets. Ooh la la!
Dry Bags
These help keep your personal gear and clothing dry while we paddle.
Tent
Sturdy, dome-style backpacking tent. Prefer to share a tent? Contact us.
Camping Mattress
A comfy, inflatable camping mattress makes nights restful.
Stove & Cookware
We'll pack all the necessary backcountry cooking gear.
Dinnerware
Bowls, plates, utensils, and mugs. You can leave that rusty old spork at home!
Camp Chair
Our camp furniture is comfy, collapsible, and fire engine red.
Group Gear
Medical kit, satellite phone, navigation supplies, emergency equipment, and more.
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