Canoeing Gear

Canoeing is about getting out on the water and exploring.  With canoeing, expect to get wet, cold and a LOT of sun exposure. 

Basic Gear

• Dry Bag

  • Keeps gear waterproof - even if canoe capsizes

• Boonie style hat

  • 360° brim protects head from sun

• Personal Floatation Device

  • Must be Coast Guard Approved

  • Generally comes with canoe and supplied by troop

• Whistle

  • Vital Safety gear

• Sunglasses

  • The glare off the water can be killer

Water Boots

• Boots must ALLOW for drainage

• See or Canoe Footwear Page

• Acceptable options:

  • Water shoes - type that allows for easy draining 

  • Merrel Moab 2 Mid Ventilator (NOT the waterproof version)

  • Merrell AllOut Blaze shoes (mesh lined shoes)

  • Army Style Jungle Boots with drains obviously are designed to drain  

• NOT Acceptable - these collect and trap water around your feet

  • Waterproof rubber boots 

    • Holds water around feet

    • Turn into anchors if you capsize

  • GORE-TEX boots

  • Neoprene Booties - good for shorts trips on icy water but take forever to dry out

Dry Camp Shoes

• Wear these in camp - allows feet to dry out

• Sandals that allow you to wear wool socks (NO Flip-Flops!)

• Crocs (fastest drying shoes available)

Camp Gear

• If you are camping, pack what you would for a backpacking or car camping trip

• All gear needs to be waterproofed 

  • Pack in Drybags, Buckets or in Contractor Trashbags