The Pictured Rocks Backpacking & Kayak Trip is an absolutely amazing trip with spectacular views from both cliff tops and lake views of Pictured Rocks. We have put this pack list together so you can have a reference on what to bring.
*A fitted backpack than can 3 days worth of food. Lightweight no more than 35lbs
Suggestions:
Osprey Women’s Aura 50 AG Pack
Osprey Men’s Exos 48 Pack
Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack
Hyperlite 3400 55Liter Pack
*Pack Cover (covers your backpack if it rains)
*Sleeping Bag – at least a 30-40 degree bag or quit / Temps during late August to first week of September can range from mid 70’s to high 40’s at night.
Suggestions:
Big Agnes Buffalo Park 40 Sleeping Bag
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed 700 Quilt
REI Co-op Men’s/Women’s Magma 30 Sleeping Bag
*Sleeping Pad Suggestions: Make sure you sleeping pad is comfortable and keeps you warm at night. On this trip
*Tents Suggestions:
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent
NEMO Equipment Dagger Ultralight Backpacking Tent, 2 Person
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Green 1 Person Ultralight Tent 2020 Version
*Headlamp (extra batteries as needed)
**Hiking Poles are encouraged
*Good Hiking Boots or shoes with good traction (MUDDY AND WET CONDITIONS AT TIMES)
Water Sandals or lightweight footwear to wear in the Kayak. These will also be worn on the boat that your kayak launches from.
*Water filtration system (WE WILL BE GETTING ALL OUR WATER FROM CREEKS and Lake Superior)
*2 Liter Water Platy or equivalent water bottle system. We will be near water most of the time. Use the “dip and go” method to save some weight. We will be near water at each campsite
*First Aid Kit – primarily for blisters, burns, cuts, and aching muscles (SHOULD BE VERY LIGHTWEIGHT)
*Whistle
COOKING SYSTEM:
*Cooking Stove MSR Pocket Rocket or stove that uses Isobutane Fuel.
*Cooking Pot to boil water/ and eat in
*Drinking cup
*Lighter to light your camp stove
*Utensil
*Food Storage Bag Pictured Rocks provides Bear Vaults to store your food. However, you will still need a food bag
All of these can be shared if you have a partner.
**CLOTHING: this does NOT include clothing for the trip home
SLEEPING:
Base Layer Short Sleeve wicking material.
Long sleeve shirt (merino wool is a good option for cool nights) It can get very windy on the Lakeshore
Lightweight nylon Socks at least 2 pair
CAMPING or Sitting by the Fire
A mid-weight long sleeve shirt merino wool
Long sleeve Fleece for nights at camp
Rain Jacket or Wind Breaker (should be same thing)
HIKING: (NO COTTON)
Base Layer Short sleeve
Hiking socks at least 2 pair or good Keen Sandals
Hiking Pants that can zip into Shorts
Hat or Bandanna
**ALL CLOTHING LIST:
(2) pair of socks
(2-3) pair of underwear
(1) pair of hiking pants (Pants that unzip into shorts would be ideal)
(3) shirts (1) Long sleeve (2) Short Sleeves
(1) pair of shorts *unless your pants unzip into shorts
(1) rain Jacket
(1) hat or bandanna
(1) sandals or lightweight shoes for camp
**Rain pants are optional. However plan in case it downpours and what you will hike in the rain in.
*ALWAYS KEEP ONE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT AND ONE PAIR OF SOCKS DRY.
Miscellaneous Gear:
Compression sack for sleeping bag **Sea to Summit eVac Dry Sack Recommended
Compression sack for ALL clothing **Sea to Summit eVac Dry Sack Recommended
Food Bag **Sea to Summit Stuff Sack Recommended OR URSACK
Plastic Zip Lock Bags for Food and Garbage
Toilet paper – NO BABY WIPES
Camera and waterproof camera case (iPhones should be protected in case it rains)
small pad to sit on
CAMPING AT BAY FURNACE AND KAYAK TRIP
This is normal car camping. We will provide dinner after our backpacking trip.
Shorts or bathing shorts to kayak in
Sun screen
hat
sun glasses
dry shirt to change if other shirt get’s wet on kayak boat
Camp Chair (back at campsite)
Warm dry clothes (back at campsite)
personal items that you may need for camping
Sleeping attire, snacks,
If you have any questions e-mail: scottandariane@trustthetrail.com