Wilderness Packing list – 2026 – Canoe Voyage and Canoe Explorers

Canoe Voyage and Canoe Explorers

Required Gear

* Limited quantity available to rent through Wilderness by donation  

Raincoat* (e.g. Gortex or waterproof material, seam taped) 

Rain Pants* (e.g.Gortex or waterproof material, seam taped)

Rubber boots* (e.g. Extra Tuffs)

Sleeping bag* (preferred to bring your own)

Sleeping pad* (preferred to bring your own)

Camping cup, bowl, spoon

1L Water bottle (preferred to bring your own)

Warm Coat (fleece, synthetic) 

Warm Hat 

3 Shirts (synthetic or wool preferred)

3 Pants (synthetic strongly preferred)

5 Socks/underwear 

Sunglasses (polarized)

Toiletries

Towel 

Swimwear (Girls: a one piece suit or tankini, swim shorts/athletic recommended)

 

Suggested (Preferential Gear)

Bible (small, pocket size preferred) 

Notebook and pen/pencil

Bugnet/headnet  

Headlamp

Fishing gear

Lip balm (with SPF)

Sunscreen

Camp shoes (light weight)

Base layer (or any thin under layer)

Gloves

String/paracord

Compass/GPS

Knife

Sharpener

Firestarter

Headband/buff

Camera

Money for the VBC Gift Shop (to be turned into the front desk at registration)

Casual wear clothes/shoes (for when you’re not on the trip)

Snacks 

 

What NOT To Bring

Cell phones 

Electronics

Spandex leggings (except as an under layer)

Short shorts

Tight/spaghetti strap tank or t-shirts

Revealing one/two piece swimsuits

Pets

Alcohol, tobacco products, marijuana, vapes, or illegal drugs

Fireworks

Firearms

Cash (spending money should be turned in at registration)