Packraft Summer Fishing Trip Pack List

As you probably know, packing is crucial to the success of most summer adventures.  Packrafting is no exception.  Too much gear and you'll look like a traveling gypsy with all kinds of crazy stuff hanging off your pack (this is how I usually pack).  But too little and you might forget some of the important stuff.   A good packing list is essential for helping you remember the important things like....a fishing license or a sleeping bag- both of which have been forgotten on backpacking trips I've been a part of and altered the itinerary significantly.

This list is by no-means exhaustive, but it should give you a good start.  Designed for a backcountry fishing trip in mid-July so it isn't a serious whitewater trip or a dry suit and helmet would be on the list.  Comment with items you think should be in there.

Fishing stuff

·         License

      Flies/lures

·         Rods

      Reels

Packraft stuff

·         Rafts

·         Inflation bags

·         Stuff sacks

·         Patch kits

·         Paddles

·         Life jackets

·         Straps

·         Dry bags (one big enough to put all your food in -bear bag)

·         P-cord for boat and bear bag

Cooking

·         Stove

·         Fuel

·         Sporks

·         Bowls

·         Mugs

·        Coffee press (if you are a coffee snob like me)

Lighters

Water filter

Water bottles

Water bladders

Miscellaneous

Camera

1^st aid kit

Phone

Headlamps

Sunscreen

Bug spray

Sleeping bags

Sleeping pads

Tent
Tent poles
GPS
Map
Compass

Toiletries

Toilet paper

Lotion

Trekking poles

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Chapstick

Comb

Bear spray- 1 per person

Knives

Camp chair- if you have extra room

wipes

Clothes

Rain-gear- pants and jacket

·         Gloves- water resistant

·         Hats

·         Socks

·         Pants

·         Shorts

·         Underwear

·         Swimming suite

·         Shirts- quick dry

·         Fleece- jacket or shirt

      Hiking shoes/boots

      Chacos/sandals

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Food

·         Tea

·         Coffee

·         Gatorade

·         Energy Bars

·         Trail mix

·         Rammen

·         Taco mix (for fish tacos)

      Mountain house or other freeze dried meals

·         Tortillas

·         Oatmeal

·         Dehydrated fruit mix

·         Jerky

·         Peanut butter