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Allagash destinations - get a glimpse of how you can prepare

WHAT DO I NEED FOR A RIVER TRIP?

This tutorial might help you plan your trip and it offers ideas of what you might want to include on your gear list.

ANY ADDITIONAL THINGS TO THINK ABOUT?

Part 2 will give you more ideas and useful tips.

suggested packing list

WHAT TO BRING

Canoe

Paddles -- including a spare 

PFD

Tent

Sleeping bag

Sleeping pad

Headlamp

Camp Chair

Dry bags for packing 

Weather- and activity-appropriate clothing (preferably synthetic) 

Fleece jacket or wool sweater 

Fleece hat 

Waterproof jacket and pants 

Extra pair of shoes for around camp

Water shoes or closed-toed shoes you don't mind getting wet

Head bug net 

Swimsuit 

Sleepwear

Casual clothing, including warm layers for evening

Hat with visor

Sunglasses with lanyard

One-quart water bottle or hydration system

Pillow and towel

Personal toiletries (travel size), including lip balm with sunscreen

Personal prescriptions such as EpiPen or inhaler

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

First Aid Kit & Safety Gear

All meals

Cooler & block ice

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL GEAR

Waterproof camera

Canoe seat pad/backrest

Alcoholic beverages for the evening   

QUALITY GEAR - AVAILABLE TO RENT

We offer an entire set up which includes quality gear listed above.  You only need to bring your food, clothing, footwear and personals!  Click below for more information.

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