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Grimes Canoeing Packing List

Paddling down the Buffalo River

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This packing list works well for any canoeing trip, whether from Grimes Canoe Base or other area canoeing opportunities.

General Notes

Prefer soft bags instead of backpacks (their rigid frames are harder to fit into canoes).

All your gear can get wet, so pack items in zip lock bags or dry bags. Trash bags will not work well. If you don’t have a dry bag, pack items in multiple layers to increase water resistance.

Donʼt over pack, but be prepared for possible changing weather conditions.

As noted on the

Backpacking Packing List⁠

the Troop provides: tents, dining fly, stoves, cooking gear, and water filtration.

On the water

Swim trunks or synthetic shorts

Class B or other synthetic/poly shirt

Water shoes, old tennis shoes, river sandals, etc - no flip flops or Crocs

Hat for sun protection

Waterproof/Dry bag(s)

Optional - canoe seat

Optional - wool or synthetics socks for comfort

Optional - gloves

Other

Water bottle

Rain gear - jacket and pants

Optional - sunglasses

Optional - eye glass strap

Optional - Paper and Pencil / Pen

Off the water

Synthetic shorts or pants - zip off pants are great

Synthetic t-shirt

Long sleeve shirt

Socks - wool or synthetic

Closed toe Shoes

Mess Kit

Flashlight / Headlamp plus extra batteries

Sleeping bag

Small pillow

Sleeping pad

Personal Items (toothpaste, toothbrush, and deodorant)

Optional - Camp chair

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