Recommended Packing List

We recommend the following items for a successful experience outdoors:

VEHICLE:

1. Recovery Gear - Any combination of the these items: Traction Boards, Tow Straps, Snatch Straps, Winch, Pulleys, D-Rings, Soft Shackles, Shovel.

2. First Aid Kit (Boo Boo kit and Trauma Kit)

3. Fire Extinguisher (not just in case your vehicle catches on fire, also because you don't want to be responsible for burning down Canada)

4. GPS, Paper Maps or Map Book

5. Spare Oils (gear oil, ATF, Motor oil etc)

6. Fuel. At a minimum carry 20L (5G) of spare fuel.

7. Spare parts such as: Fuses, Filters, Belts, Nuts, Bolts etc...

8. Full size spare tire

9. Tools

10. Hi-Lift

11. Funnel

12. Radio (CB or HAM)

13. GARB or other exterior trash collection system.

PERSONAL Clothing:

1. Warm weather clothes

2. Cold weather clothes

3. Rubber Boots / Neos

4. Sandals

5. Socks

6. Underwear

7. T-Shirts

8. Shorts

9. Pants

10. Hat

11. Sunglasses

12. Work Gloves

13. Bathing Suit

PERSONAL Hygiene:

1. Toiletries

2. Towels

3. Environmentally friendly camp soap

4. Baby Wipes (multi purpose wipes)

5. Toilet Paper (keep in mind needs to easily decompose)

Camping Gear:

1. Sleeping Bag / Bedding (depending on setup)

2. Tent (ground or RTT)

3. Sleeping Pads or mattress

4. Pillow(s)

5. Camping Chairs

6. Lantern / Flashlight / Headlamp

7. Spare Batteries

8. Bug Repellent / Insect Screen

9. Bug Nets (personal wear or window inserts)

10. Bungee Cords / Rope / Para Cord

11. Cooler or Fridge

12. Water (2 Gal / person / day)

13. Shovel, Axe, Hatchet

14. Chainsaw with bar oil, fuel mix, spare chain and a sharpener.

15. Chainsaw bag to carry it / mount it

Camp Kitchen:

1. Propane Stove

2. Propane

3. Pots / Pans

4. Cutlery, Plates, Bowls (paper or plastic. Reusable is much more efficient and less waste)

5. Cooking utensils (tongs, spatula etc)

6. Paper Towel

7. Dish Soap (bio-degradable)

8. Travel Mug(s) / Cups

9. Seasoning (salt, pepper, spices and of course hot sauce)

10. Coffee Percolator or whatever means you prefer

11. Coffee Grinder

12. Cutting Board

13. Griddle

14. Knives

15. Olive Oil

16. FOOD

17. Garbage Bags / Recycling Bags

18. Can opener

19. Tin Foil

20. Wash Bowl

21. Large Garbage bags and Recycling bags

This is a recommended list, a guideline only. No amounts specified. Pack accordingly to number of people, duration of trip and access to resources along your route.

Please list additional items that YOU have found useful in the past in the comments BELOW!

See you on the trails.