Save the stress and let us get the gear together for you. Portage Trail Outfitters offers only the most reliable and lightest weight gear. All packages are designed for two paddlers. For a solo trip outfitting prices or a custom quote please contact us. Portage Trail Outfitters is also proud to offer fully guided trips. Take advantage of our wilderness experience and vast knowledge of the areas scenic beauty and wildlife hotspots.
Packages
The Minimalist Package
$100/night
Nothing fancy here, just the basics to get you and your partner through the week:
- *2 Lightweight Sleeping bags
- *2-person tent
- *2-person Camp kitchen
- *14 dehydrated meals (two servings each)
- *Water filter
- *17’ Kevlar canoe for lightweight portaging
- *3 paddles
- *2 life vests
- *2 Duluth Packs
The Leave No Trace Package
$150/night
Items in the Minimalist Package plus:
- *7 days of fresh coffee
- *2 lightweight camp pillows
- *1 Windproof butane lighter
- *2 self-inflating mattress pads
- *2 ultra light fishing rods
- *A variety of lead (and pollution) free fishing tackle
The Wilderness Act Package
$225/night
All items in both the Minimalist and the Leave No Trace plus:
- *1 satellite phone for emergencies
- *1 first aid kit
- *2 emergency survival kits
- *2 mosquito head nets
- *2 lightweight rain suits
- *1 2-in-1 hatchet/saw combo
- *1 biodegradable toiletries kit (toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste, sunscreen, bug spray )
- *2 8-oz steaks for your first night
- *6 farm-fresh eggs for your first morning
- *1 bear proof food container
General Pack List
Items with an astersk (*) can be rented or purchased on a per-‐item basis.
Group Camp Items
- * First Aid Kit
- Tarp
- Rope
- * Stove & Fuel
- Water Filter
- Hatchet
- Saw
- Fry Pan
Per Canoe
- * Tent
- * Compass
- Map
- Matches
- Lighter
- Filetknife
- Shore Lunch
Personal Food
- * Clif Bars (5)
- Granola Bars (8)
- * Drink Packets
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Cider Packets
- Salt Pepper
- * Pancake Mix
- Egg Holder
- Scrub Pad - Dishes
Personal Items
- * Sleeping Bag
- * Water Bottle
- Leatherman
- Knife
- * Flashlight
- * Extra Batteries
- * Head Net
- * Daypack
- Silverware
- * Camp Cup
- * Fishing Gear
- Babywipes
- Camera / Case
- Cards
- Toilet Paper
- * Toothbrush
- Small Deodorant
- *Sunscreen
- *Bug Spray
- *Medicine
- Cellphone
Clothes
- Army Pants
- Sneakers
- Sandals
- 1-Sweatshirt
- 1-Longsleeve Shirt
- 2-Thirt
- Swimming Suit
- 5-Socks
- 1-Jogging Pants
- Rain Gear
- Small Towel
- Bandana
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Interested in outfitting yourself? Download our suggested packing list for a weeklong stay in the wilderness. Feel free to use the list to help prepare for your trip, or to order any items that you may be missing. Items with an asterisk can be rented individually for ala cart pricing. Please email any needs to info@portagetrailoutfitters.com for a custom quote.
Gear for Sale
At Portage Trail Outfitters, we pride ourselves on keeping high quality, up to date gear available to our visitors. Because of this, we cycle our gear out every three years to make room for new items. Below you can find a current list of gently used items available for purchase.
BWCAW Tips
We are continually adding more tried-and-true tips to our list. If you have anything to share, please email them to info@portagetrailoutfitters.com
Boil your water! – Gary F. from Milwaukee.
Always wear a life jacket - Billy K. from Madison.
Bring plenty of food – Sally W. from Los Angeles.
Camp with the people you get along with – Steph from Ontario.
Bring a current map – Bailey C. from Flint.