Travel Checklist
We supply nearly everything necessary for your fishing adventure or photography tour. You'll need to bring your clothes and a few personal items, including raingear and rubber boots. If you're planning to bring beer or wine for your personal consumption, please discuss this with us prior to your departure.
The equipment we supply while enroute to our destination includes:
- motorized boat
- emergency life raft
- life jackets
- emergency communications radio
- signaling equipment
- first aid equipment
- air horn and pepper spray
- emergency kayak, with paddles
- biodegradable soap and toilet paper
While some of the items in the packing list are optional, others are essential for your comfort and safety. You should also bring a small daypack or camera backpack for your camera and personal items. We can provide temporary storage for any luggage you can't take on the trip.
Clothing
The particular quantity and combination of clothing you bring is up to you. However, be sure to bring enough layers for maximum flexibility – you should be able to wear everything you bring at the same time! And then bring an extra layer you do not really think you will need.
Rain Gear. Essential. You'll need good raingear. Thin, coated-nylon rain gear is inexpensive.
Rubber Boots. Essential. You'll need a pair of sturdy rubber boots. XTRATUFS are great!
Warm Hat. Essential. Should be wool or synthetic and cover your ears (not a baseball hat).
Sweater or Fleece Jacket. Essential. This is your insulation layer. If you tend to be cold, you should bring two or more additional insulation layers.
Warm Pants. Essential. A synthetic pair like Polartec™ or Synchilla™. They don't absorb much water, are warm when wet, and dry quickly. Bring an extra pair, just in case.
Long Underwear. Essential. Polypropylene or smart wool – not cotton.
Wool Socks. Essential. The warmth, cushion, and absorbency of thick wool (or wool/silk/polypropylene blend) socks is important. There is nothing worse than wet feet. Bring several pairs – and change your socks each day.
Gloves. Lightweight neoprene diver's gloves work well for paddling.
Shorts. For sunny days!
Equipment
Over the years, we've found this to be a handly list, but bring along whatever you like.
Day Pack. A day pack is great for keeping things close by, on short walks or hikes. To keep things inside dry, consider lining it with a small plastic bag.
Dry Bags. A small dry bag, to keep your expensive equipment protected from the rain.
Sunglasses. Polarized sunglasses allow you to see into the water.
Camera. Be sure to bring your camera, a telephoto lens and wide angle lens, plus lots of memory cards and extra batteries. If you plan to edit your digital pictures during your trip, please bring a laptop computer. We have a generator and an inverter, and they provide plenty of power for your electronics.
Binoculars. For wildlife viewing.
Medications. Please bring an adequate supply of any medications you depend on. And be sure to let us know if you are taking subscription medications.
Miscellaneous. A cap with sun visor, pocket knife, your opwn fishing gear and license, reading and writing materials, and zip-lock bags to keep items dry.
Fishing Gear
We have available:
- an ample supply of waders and boots
- fishing gear (please let us know in advance the type of gear you prefer)
