Paddling: Summer
- Swim suit as a base layer (or synthetic underwear!)
- Ladies, wear a non-underwire bra!
- Synthetic t-shirt (short- or long-sleeved)
- Synthetic sun top (if wearing short-sleeved shirt)
- Quick-dry shorts, nylon pants, or workout tights
- Water friendly shoes, water sandals or neoprene booties with durable soles
(all shoes must be secured to the feet; no flip-flops!) - Sunglasses and lanyard
- Sun hat or baseball cap
- Sunscreen (available in our shop)
- Water
- Rain Gear
(lightweight poncho/ waterproof shell, and rain pants) - Fleece jacket or top
- Camera/Phone
(waterproof pouches and camera floats available in our shop) - Extra set of clothes either left in your car or placed in a waterproof bag
(big zip-top bag, or even a garbage bag works) - Towel — left in your car (quick drying camp towel if you have one)
Paddling: Spring & Fall
Everything above, PLUS
- Heavier windproof/ waterproof coat
- Synthetic or fleece base layer
- Wool or fleece socks
- Warm fleece or wool hat
- Wetsuits (we can outfit you)
Isle Royale Packing List
download PDF here
Day Hiking/Nature Walks
- Water
(2 liters for shorter trips / 4 liters for full-day) - Snack (available in our shop)
- Binoculars/ Camera
- Light-Weight Hiking Boots or Sturdy Trail/Walking Shoes (broken in)
- Jacket/sweatshirt
- Extra pair of socks
- Rain Gear
(lightweight poncho, waterproof hooded parka, and rain pants) - Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (available in our shop)
- Sun or Baseball Hat
- Insect Repellent (including ticks; available in our shop)
- Hiking Poles/Trekking Pole
- Day pack
- Field guide of special interest to you
Biking
- Rain Gear
- Water
- Snacks (available in shop)
- Sunglasses
- Appropriate closed-toed shoes (no flip flops!)
- Camera (optional)
- Day pack
- Insect repellent (available in our shop)
- Biking gloves (optional)
- Extra clothes (not cotton, if the weather looks iffy)