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CrazyLoon
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05/08/2019 08:10PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
It's been a many years since I've visited the Q. Growing up it was yearly trip with my dad since the age of 8. Many good memories from and now we are starting the tradition back up again. May 18th back to the Q
Back then we would pack in with cotton tshirts on our back and a pair of Jean's with just a change of clothes, maybe two. Loaded into an old town canoe that weighed a ton. Now days it's a full outfit from William's & Hall. I find myself buying more and more gear and feel like I've forgotten how to just pack what need and enjoy the trip for what it is.

Muck boots. Closed toed hiking sandals and old sneakers
Two pair of Jean's and nylon zip off pants
3 or 4 weatherproof flannels
5 moisture management tees
Rain jacket and pants
A load of wool socks of different thicknesses
And assorted gear galore.

It's to much I know. But hard for me to narrow down.
What's in your pack?
 
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05/08/2019 09:12PM  
I wear nylon pants, non-cotton underwear, non-cotton t shirt, poly pro sock liners, smart wool socks, fleece over shirt, chota boots.

Bring rain suit.

In clothes pack: 1 underwear, 1 pair sock liner, 1 pair smart wool socks, 1 t shirt, 1 fleece pants, 1 fleece hooded jacket, 1 pair camp shoes, toque.

Basicaly, a change of underwear, camp shoes, and a warm layer that doubles as an extra outer layer.
 
05/08/2019 09:19PM  
1 pair of quick drying pants
1 pair of Exoficio underwear
1 pair smartwool socks
1 Exoficio Landing Strip shirt
1 Thin fleece
OR rain jacket- Marmot rain pants ( not packed in bag)
For cool weather I'll add
Helly Hensen base layer
Puffy Jacket
Wool cap
Gloves


 
CrazyLoon
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05/08/2019 09:37PM  
Thanks for all the feedback. The canoe will now ride a little higher in the water.
 
cyclones30
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05/08/2019 09:58PM  
I'm somewhere between your ur original post and the others. I'll wear zip off pants, quick dry long sleeve normally. Then I'll have a second pair of those pants or shorts in the bag, another one or two quick dry shirts, one or two underwear, rain coat and pants, warmer long sleeve and that's about it. Dry shoes for camp, extra wool socks


 
05/08/2019 10:23PM  
Pretty much like the others. No cotton. Pack enough for the lowest temperature you might encounter - think record low with wind/rain. Two pair underwear, T-shirt, 1 pair nylon pants, 1 nylon shirt, rain suit, wet shoes/socks, camp shoes/socks, base layer for cooler weather, hat, gloves, buff, bandana, vest/fleece/puffy for colder weather. Sleep clothes - base layer, socks, beanie - packed with sleeping bag. Late Sept.
 
05/08/2019 10:57PM  
Function over fashion, layers, no cotton. I have gone to long sleeve shirts and pants as my skin does not need the sun nor exposed to the bugs. All clothing is treated with permethrin. One outfit for travel and one for camp and one for bed.
 
05/09/2019 07:18AM  
First off, leave the jeans at home. When wet, they feel awful and provide no warmth. They get wet easily, and they dry slower than just about anything you can find. My favorite canoeing pants for fair-warm weather are just Wrangler cargo pants which run about $20. Yes, they are cotton, but with their weave they just dry pretty fast (not nylon fast, but Way faster than jeans) and they fit loose enough to wear a wool base layer under if needed. If cooler I'd go with wool pants. I usually also bring a tightly woven polypropylene pair of running/x-country paints; warm, moisture wicking, dry fast, and comfortable for lounging about - I'm wearing them right now.

Next, instead of 4 flannel (shirts?), think of variety and layering. For May I'd typically bring a synthetic and a wool base layer, light long sleeve shirt, wool shirt, and fleece and/or puffy jacket. This allows me to layer up and flex with the weather.

Aside from what I'm wearing, I typically bring 2 extra shirts (some synthetic some cotton), 2 extra underwear, and 2-3 pair wool socks. A fleece cap and some warm gloves go a long way to add warmth.
 
bombinbrian
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05/09/2019 07:27AM  
Over the last several trips, I have been wearing more and more army pants. They have a ton of room in pockets, they dry out really fast. I always have 2 long sleeve shirts, a short sleeve shirt, two pairs of socks, a fleece, a pair of running shoes for camp and my rain gear.

Since I am going earlier this year, I am also bringing a couple pairs of under armour long johns. I'll have one pair just for sleeping in, since I'm bringing my lighter bag, and the other to wear during the day
 
05/09/2019 07:29AM  
I wear my good clothes, my long sleeve synthetic fishing shirt, nylon pants, wool socks, and undies that are cotton, but only because I haven't gotten around to finding comfortable synthetic underwear. I also have my fleece jacket either on or in the boat in case it is cooler on the water.

In my pack I have a full change of clothes with synthetic pants and t-shirt, a cotton long sleeve shirt that is warm and comfortable, could be a in bed shirt too, then synthetic long underwear and a cotton undershirt for PJ's. I bring 2 pairs of spare wool socks with zero cotton content.

I only bring cotton for underwear, sleepwear, and that one shirt you toss on because it is warm and comfortable. I'm sure as time goes on and I continue to upgrade all my gear, more of the cotton will be swapped out in favor of synthetics.
 
05/09/2019 07:59AM  
Bannock: "I wear nylon pants, non-cotton underwear, non-cotton t shirt, poly pro sock liners, smart wool socks, fleece over shirt, chota boots.


Bring rain suit.


In clothes pack: 1 underwear, 1 pair sock liner, 1 pair smart wool socks, 1 t shirt, 1 fleece pants, 1 fleece hooded jacket, 1 pair camp shoes, toque.


Basicaly, a change of underwear, camp shoes, and a warm layer that doubles as an extra outer layer."

Nearly identical here.
 
05/09/2019 08:31AM  
I wear nylon pants, underwear and long sleeve shirt. Wool socks with Astral water shoes. Brimmed hat, buff and paddling gloves. I pack 2 pair extra wool socks, fleece, wool long john top and bottom, rain gear and a beanie cap.
 
CrazyLoon
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05/09/2019 10:19AM  
New pair of cargo pants on order of a blended material. A light merino wool icebreaker shirt. Just the two flannels now because the are light wieght wool and can be layered for warmth. Dumping all but two tshirts and two extra pair of socks.
Thanks for all the input.
 
BobDobbs
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05/09/2019 12:02PM  
Lots of good comments on cotton here - Just Don't!

we bring minimal clothes on a 10-11 day trip. We do wash them in our hobo machine (black contractor bag with a little dish soap, put in a little water and let the sun heat it up).

wool t-shirts will go for 5-6 days easily without getting funky

ex-officio boxer briefs will also go several days funk-free

a pair of crocs. They are a great camp shoe, and also great to wear when bathing.

good leather gloves for wood gathering/processing/burning.

A dedicated rain hat....I overheat when paddling with my rain jacket hood on, the wife does fine either way.

one midweight fleece jacket

dedicated sleeping clothes (with head cover) - does wonders to keep the bag clean and fresh.

the nicest waterproof/breathable rain gear you can afford.

EDIT: Bug suit!
 
OCDave
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05/09/2019 01:04PM  
Many good suggestions above.

I would add: lightweight, long-sleeved, UV blocking shirt.

Tip: Duluth Trading Company's Buck Naked Boxers and Buck Naked Boxer Briefs offer everything you'll find in the Ex Officio brand with a little more generous cut. They are frequently on sale for as little as $14.95.

Good Luck
 
Oldtown13
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05/09/2019 04:21PM  
I always pack too many clothes and end up wearing pretty much the same thing the whole week. This year I'm actually going to try and only bring what I need:

2 non-cotton boxers
3 pair Darn Tough wool socks (I wet foot)
water shoes and tennis camp shoes
1 pair of shorts/swimsuit
1 pair nylon pants
2 t-shirts
1 longsleeve sun shirt
1 bug shirt
1 fleece jacket
rain gear
1 hat

I trip in late June typically.
 
lundojam
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05/09/2019 08:08PM  
one change of clothes. No cotton except for a tee for sleeping. Wool socks and cheap tennis shoes for camp. Long sleeves, long pants, rubber boots, BUFF, hat.
I've been so much more comfortable since going long sleeve on arms and legs. No bugs, no sun.
Buffs are MONEY.
 
straighthairedcurly
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05/09/2019 09:04PM  
During the day I wear:
wet boots, wool socks, 2 piece swim suit, quick-dry shorts, cotton T-shirt, buff or bandana, sun/rain hat
I keep rain coat and a lightweight long sleeve quick-dry shirt close at hand

In the pack:
dry shoes
1 pair dry wool socks
long underwear (top/bottom)
fleece jacket
winter hat
knit gloves or mittens
cotton T
convertible quick-dry pants
1 pair underwear

In summary, 1 set of day clothes that can be wet, 1 set of evening clothes that I keep dry at all costs. Doesn't matter if the trip is 2 days or 32 days.
 
05/10/2019 02:14PM  
Half the pack summer clothing, half the pack winter clothing.
 
05/10/2019 05:16PM  
I have never needed more than a 20 liter dry bag for all my clothes and I go early and late in the season. It is very easy to over pack when it comes to clothing.
 
mgraber
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05/11/2019 12:30AM  
Just eliminate as much cotton as possible. If you get day after day of wind, rain and cold you will curse it. Wet jeans and wet flannel is the pits!
 
em8260
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05/12/2019 08:29AM  
Jeans? way too bulky and heavy, cotton as well, will get heavier when wet and not keep you warm. Most of whats above, definitely not jeans. define a load of wool socks, depending how long your trip is, maybe 2 or 3 total including what im wearing. They're pretty good at odor control/anti bacterial and can be washed if needed and hang dried.
 
scramble4a5
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05/13/2019 06:46PM  
I bring the synthetic stuff like most everyone else. No cotton at all. I do like wearing clean socks when sleeping so before they see wet foot time they make a night or two in the sleeping bag.

Ex Officio underwear are pricey but so worth it for the comfort and quick dry capability.

I have really grown to like my Tilley hat. Keeps the sun off my neck and ears.

Rocky S2V boots when traveling and some Merrill Moab's in camp. Rain gear of course.
 
KarlBAndersen1
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05/14/2019 06:24AM  
Bannock: "I wear nylon pants, non-cotton underwear, non-cotton t shirt, poly pro sock liners, smart wool socks, fleece over shirt, chota boots.
Bring rain suit.
In clothes pack: 1 underwear, 1 pair sock liner, 1 pair smart wool socks, 1 t shirt, 1 fleece pants, 1 fleece hooded jacket, 1 pair camp shoes, toque.
Basicaly, a change of underwear, camp shoes, and a warm layer that doubles as an extra outer layer."


I take nearly the identical list. I do take three pare of socks. For in camp I take some 50/50 nylon/cotton rip stop cargo pants.
 
05/18/2019 10:11AM  
I wet foot using neoprene sox and lite hikers and my camp shoes are good swim/water shoes. Camp pants are very lite fleece pants for wearing under waders and a poly long sleeve T. I use down vest and jacket for warmth and a water resistant shell. Rain suit is attached to the canoe thwart in one of those poly bags used to hold the big camp chairs. Sleep is lite poly long johns and wool sox. Travel clothes are nylon pants and loose fitting long sleeve shirt. Every thing can be layered if needed and is fast drying , lite weight and easy to compress. Extra care is needed to keep the down stuff dry but I like it any way. THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF GEAR IS MY BUG SUIT!!! The biting critters just love me.
 
buzz17
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05/20/2019 09:48AM  
I bring one of these in case the water is warm enough haha! Seriously, I bring it as a joke. Only put it on once. No one wants to see that in the bwca.


 
bwcasolo
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05/21/2019 04:45PM  
clothes :) sorry had to say it, i will use 2 clothing packs, both sealine compression folds downs, warmer clothes in one, cooler clothes in the other, makes looking for clothing much easier, plus they take up same space as if it was just one fold down.
something new i am trying this year, seems to be a good idea for me, oh, no cotton, just good synthetic and wool gear.
 
bwcasolo
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05/21/2019 04:51PM  
buzz17: "I bring one of these in case the water is warm enough haha! Seriously, I bring it as a joke. Only put it on once. No one wants to see that in the bwca.



"

oh my, i had to look since it was right above my post, very sexy :)
 
Boppasteveg
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05/22/2019 05:30AM  
Man...that's a LOT of stuff! Personally, I would never again bring jeans along. been there - done that. It sucked. Tough lesson.

You could get by with 1/2 the stuff you listed!
 
Thwarted
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05/22/2019 06:53AM  
I love cotton and I love smooth wool. I hate synthetics because they have a greenhouse effect that makes paddling on hot days uncomfortable. Nevertheless, I take mostly synthetics. My favorite paddling/camp pants are a cotton/poly blend but I only take one pair. My one backup pant is poly zip offs. Otherwise it is all synthetic or wool. The cool season item I include is a poly/synthetic sweater jacket that goes under rain gear. One trip of 40 degree rain and wind for three straight days got that included in my pack.
 
05/22/2019 08:25AM  
I haven't changed much in my packing. I still wear mostly cotton and all that bad stuff to use haha.

- 3 cotton tshirts
- 1 cotton long sleeve t
- rain gear
- long underwear (whatever underarmour is made of)
- 3 cotton socks and 1 wool
- 1 pair of quick drying pants.. well they were 8 years ago.
- 1 fleece
- 1 pair keen boots
- 1 pair keen sandals
- 1 hat (baseball or winter pending season)

I don't see the point in not wearing cotton. I don't really ever get cold and it just feels better to wear.
 
05/24/2019 09:47AM  
I wear in:

Long sleeve light weight button up shirt
Moisture wicking t shirt
ex-officio boxers
Zip off nylon pants
Chaco sandals
Belt
Tilley hat

In my Pack:
1 zip off nylon pants
2 more moisture wicking shirts
1 pair ex-officio boxers for ever other day
1 heavier long sleeve shirt
1 jacket or vest
1 wool cap
1 leather gloves
2 pair wool socks
1 pair hiking boots
rain suit
trash bag for dirty clothes

Other personal gear like FAK, light, solar setup go in there, too.
 
bombinbrian
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05/24/2019 10:05AM  
I was in the W this week. I don't care what you have in your clothing pack, it would be miserable this week. We took zero Cotton, all quick dry stuff. We took long johns, we took the shirts that are supposed to keep you warm. We took fleece, rain gear, hats, gloves, heavy sleeping bag and it still wasn't enough with the sleet, snow, frost and wind.

Sometimes it just doesn't matter what you take...
 
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