Average Monthly High/Low Temperatures
| May 62°F | June 69°F | July 74°F | Aug 75°F | Sept 59°F | Oct 46°F |
| 38°F | 48°F | 53°F | 52°F | 44°F | 32°F |
One full change of clothes
Durable, versatile, and comfortable is the most important! Lightweight or medium clothing that can be layered will be more versatile than a few heavy items. Try to pack items that will serve several purposes. And remember — at the portages, you’ll have to carry everything you bring along. Avoid cotton jeans, sweatshirts and sweat pants as they take time to dry and are very heavy when wet! Be sure to bring gloves and hats in the Spring and Fall Seasons.
- Two pair of shoes – 1 pair for day and 1 pair for night. Shoes should be good boots or sandals and quick drying giving good arch and ankle support.
- Several pair of quick drying socks – wool is good
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, lip balm, hand lotion and mosquito repellent
- Swimwear and towel
- Personal toiletries
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Good pocket knife
- Smart Phone in airplane mode for photos
- Rain Gear – Good rain gear can make for a much more enjoyable trip
- Fishing Gear: Light and compact is easiest to portage. Light to medium action rods are good for the BWCA. Many prefer to bring two piece rods since they are easier to travel with. Fresh fishing line is very important and should be 6 to 8 lb. test. Don’t bring your full tackle box, remember, you have to carry it all! Put together a small tackle box with favorites or an assortment which will provide a good base for all fish species. In our store, we carry the various lures, soft plastics, spoons, spinners and other tackle items.
- And last, but not least, leave a complete set of clean clothes in your car to change into after you return to the lodge and take that nice hot shower!
*If you are flying and want to ship (UPS) any items to us before your visit that you cannot easily bring on a plane, please just let us know. We can ship them back to you after your trip.
Rental Gear We Can Provide
- Kevlar or Aluminum Canoe(s) & PFD’s
- Poly/Alum Straight Shaft Paddles and PFD’s (Bent Shaft Carbon Fiber & Bent Shaft Wooden paddle upgrades are available)
- Granite Gear or CCS canoe packs
- Durable Lightweight Tent(s)
- Sleeping Bags
- Full Length Sleeping Pads
- Inflatable Camp Pillows
- Cooking Kit: nesting pots, griddle, skillet, utensils, plates, cups, cutting board, coffee press
- Collapsible Camp Stove and Fuel
- Cleaning Kit: towels, rags, biodegradable soap, scrub sponge
- Camp sink
- Gravity water filter(s)
- Hammock(s)
- Sven Saw
- Map(s)
- First aid kit
- Toilet paper
- Matches/Lighters
- Rain/Dining fly
- Crazy Creek Canoe chairs + Helinox Camp Chairs
- Bear Barrel with Carry Harness & Rope