Camping Packing List (Guide Assisted)

WHAT CLOTHING SHOULD YOU BRING?

Be prepared for both intense periods of sunshine and for cold rainy days. Prince William Sound has a warm and wet coastal climate, typical of temperate rain forests. Temperatures range between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, but abnormal cold spells can happen when night time temperatures drop to the below 30s. You should come prepared for wet or dry weather. Sea kayaking fortunately is a sport that can easily be enjoyed while raining provided you are adequately dressed, seas tend to be calmer and wildlife is more often seen.

We recommend you bring:

Rain gear Waterproof jacket and pants. We can provide heavy duty rain gear but you’ll find that quality rain gear will prove useful beyond your kayaking trip and well worth the investment.

Rubber boots High top/shin height, often referred to as the Alaskan sneaker (or wellies by our friends across the pond). If you don’t have them we can provide.

Shoes A comfortable pair of shoes to be worn around camp

Base layers/long underwear This layer wicks moisture away from your skin, keeping you warm and dry. Pack both a top and bottom layer.

Fleece jacket or mid/heavy weight insulation layer.

Fleece/synthetic pants NO JEANS

Socks of wool, synthetic or neoprene material.

Gloves of wool, synthetic or neoprene material. Neoprene is especially good in rainy conditions. We can provide “pogies”, neoprene mittens that attach to the paddle.

Beanie/winter hat especially important for our glacier trips.

Baseball cap/sun hat Keeps the sun our of your eyes but also great in the rain to hold the hood off your face.

Second set A full second set of clothing

Re-usable water bottle Please don’t purchase single-use bottles. We have great water from the tap and it’s free!

Hand sanitizer and personal toiletry items including medications

Sun glasses and Sun screen

Insect repellent and Mosquito head net

Book or deck of cards

We provide dry bags for packing your gear and have plenty of them so please bring extra layers. We cannot stress enough that cotton, which includes blue jeans, is inappropriate for paddling. It holds water and will keep you cold.

Camping Gear:

Stove & fuel
Pots and pans
Spatula
Eating utensils, plates, cups
Dish soap, scrubber, towel
Lighter
Thermos
Water bladder
Food, snacks and drinks
Camp chairs
Tent with footprint
Sleeping pad and bag
Tarp and line
Trash bags and zip locks

Optional items:

Notebook and pencil
Whistle
Candles
Umbrella
Fishing gear and license
Swiss army knife
Binoculars