Canoeing Gear

Canoeing is about getting out on the water and exploring.  With canoeing, expect to get wet, cold and a LOT of sun exposure. 

10 Essentials

• These are needed on all outings

Basic Gear

• Dry Bag

  • Keeps gear waterproof - even if canoe capsizes

• Boonie style hat

  • 360° brim protects head from sun

Water Boots

• Boots must ALLOW for drainage

• Acceptable options:

  • Water shoes - type that allows of easy draining 

  • Merrel Moab 2 Mid Ventilator (NOT the waterproof version)

  •  Merrell AllOut Blaze shoes (mesh lined shoes)

  • Army Jungle Boots are designed to drain  

• NOT Acceptable - these collect and trap water around your feet

  • Waterproof rubber boots 

  • GORE-TEX boots

  • Neoprene Booties - good for shorts trips on icy water but take forever to dry out

Dry Camp Shoes

• Wear these in camp - allows feet to dry out

• Sandals that allow you to wear wool socks (NO Flip-Flops!)

• Crocs (fastest drying shoes available)

Camp Gear

• If you are camping, pack what you would for a backpacking or car camping trip

• All gear needs to be waterproofed 

  • Pack in Dry bag, Bucket or in Contractor Trashbags 

Canoe

• You don't need to supply your own canoe, but maybe you want to head out on a family only trip?

• You can find awesome deals on Offer up and Facebook Marketplace in the winter 

• You may wish to come talk to our canoe team first to avoid buyer's remorse

• Look for

  • Flat bottom

  • 15-16 feet

  • $200-400 range

  • If you can find a Royalex one, get it or let us know so we can 

  • Information on: Canoe Shopping

Updated Canoeing Gear List