MaineGuiding

Guided Maine Wilderness Trips

Personal Packing List

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MaineGuiding will supply the boats, paddles poles, tents, gear packs and/or water resistant bags, PFD’s (Personal Flotation Device), and all other general gear necessary for your trip. If, however, you have any of your own items, that are suitable, and that you would like to bring, please feel free to do so. (Please include Personal Gear Option List)

Your goal in packing for a trip should be to have all the gear you need to be comfortable and enjoy your trip in any weather condition. Complete yet LIGHT packing will make your trip a more enjoyable one. Most people tend to over pack. While on river, you shouldn’t have to carry around and spend time packing and unpacking items you do not need.

You should plan on one outfit to be worn during the day while on river. Loose fitting pants that are fast drying. No 100% cotton, like jeans, as they do not dry well or insulate from the cold. Sneakers or the well-known L.L. Bean hunting boots would make good footwear on river. On a warm day, shorts or a swim suit would be fine. Loose fitting long sleeve shirts would provide protection from the sun and are comfortable to paddle in. A hat is a must, along with sun screen, and sunglasses and other protection from the sun and glare. Should the weather warrant it, a wool or synthetic pile shirt or coat as well as rain gear. Rain gear should consist of a jacket and pant set, not a poncho. You should have another set of clothing suitable for the evenings and nights while in camp. We recommend boots or hiking shoes for when you will be off river. Your sleeping bag should be made of a synthetic material such as Polargard, Holofill or some of the other newer materials. The sleeping bag should be stored within a stuff sack made for it. If you would like a comfortable pad to sleep on, we recommend a self inflating pad such as a “Therma- A- Rest”. I can supply a closed cell foam pad if you do not own one.

Required items:

2 pairs of loose fitting long pants

shorts

2 longsleeved shirts

light weight and medium weight

T-shirts or tank tops

Wool or pile sweater

Jacket (wool or pile) or a second sweater

Rain gear of good quality, top and bottom

Underwear

Socks: bring plenty (wool or polypropylene)

Towel

Footwear for the river

Footwear for camp and hiking

Hat

Bandannas, 2-3 of them, very useful on river

Sunglasses

Spare glasses, if you wear glasses

Sunscreen

Toilet kit

Personal medications and spare medications to put in another boat

Flashlight, with spare batteries

Sleeping bag and pad

Pocket knife

Water Bottle

Items you may want to bring

Photographic equipment with spare batteries

Waterproof camera bag

Extra film

Fishing gear

Binoculars

Field guide

Books

Journal/pencil

Bathing suit

Personal supply of toilet paper

Small personal first aid kit

Insect repellent/head net

Personal liquor, soft drinks or juices

Spare flashlight

Spare hat

Small day pack

Spare insoles for boots

Light weight gloves for paddling and sun protection

Light weight polypropylene long underwear

Recommend gear may vary regarding a particular trip, weather forecast, or ones personal needs.

Any question or concerns prior to the trip, contact: Dan Pelletier Maineguiding 4445 Bennoch Rd Alton, ME 04468 Home (207) 394-4338 or cell/work (207) 949-0219 Email; dan@maineguiding.com

Downloadable forms (require free Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Personal Information and Trip Agreement

Waiver and Release of Liability

Parent/Guardian Permission Form (for minors only)

Personal Gear Option List