![]() ![]() If you do bring a cooler, consider freezing meats, butter, cheese, juice, etc ahead of time.īring some non perishable food items as well like pasta, rice, oatmeal, peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit and granola. Bring a solar charger so that you never have to worry about running out of juice. Disconnecting is great, but there will be times that you absolutely need to charge your camera or phone. Some paddlers enjoy campfire cooking and plan hearty meals while others prefer freeze dried food to cut down on weight. Needless to say, outlets are nonexistent in the great outdoors, especially on rivers and lakes. Unlike backpacking, a canoe makes it easy to bring a lot of gear. Lightweight jacket: fleece, synthetic, wool Set synthetic/poly long underwear, top and bottom Long sleeved shirt: synthetic, fleece, wool, nylon Long pants: no denim, something quick drying Sandals with heel strap or wet shoes for river crossingsĭry shoes for around camp: crocs, sneakers, lightweight hiking boots Trash bags: Allagash Wilderness Waterway is carry in-carry out Water filter or purifier tablets or pot for boiling Use this packing list as a helpful guide as you think about what you'll need. You will need to be self reliant and be able to self rescue if necessary so pack accordingly. The way of a canoe is the way of the wilderness and of a freedom almost forgotten, the open door to waterways of ages past and a way of life with profound and abiding satisfaction. Being prepared with proper food and water supplies and essential gear will set you up for an enjoyable trip along the river. There is magic in the feel of a paddle and the movement of a canoe, a magic compounded of distance, adventure, solitude and peace. There are no stores or cell service along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway so if you don't bring it, you'll need to get by without it. Preparation is key to a successful canoe trip on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway ![]()
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