TRIP PLANNER

Packing List

Pre-trip planning is an important step in preparing for your fishing or hunting trip. Communicate with the others in your group to keep within the weight restrictions show below. If you can share fishing and hunting equipment with others in your group (e.g. rods, reels and tackle), the lower the gear weight will be per person. Download our Grocery Planner to help ensure you’ve got everything you need.

What to Bring

    • Appropriate clothing (check the seasonal weather)
    • Rain gear
    • Sleeping bag
    • Fishing rod and tackle (see below for specifics)
    • Binoculars
    • Compass / GPS
    • Flashlight
    • Camera or camcorder
    • First aid kit
    • Matches
    • Mosquito coils
    • Insect repellent
    • Sunscreen
    • Bug-proof head net
    • Towel
    • Toiletries
    • Toilet tissue
    • Paper towels
    • Groceries for entire stay
    • Garbage bags
    • Dish soap
    Walleye

    Fishing Gear – Walleye

    • Ultra-light or light rod and spinning reel
    • New 4 – 8 lb. test line
    • 14 nylon leaders (6″ – 9″)
    • 15 Jigheads in assorted colours (1/4 – 1/2 ounce)
    • 25 rubber tails in assorted colours (3″ – 5″)
    • 10 sinkers (1/4 – 1/2 ounce)
    • 10 Little Joe or Lindy Rig Spinners in assorted colours
    • 10 Crank Baits (3″ – 8″; Rattle Trap, Cisco)
    Northern Pike

    Fishing Gear – Northern Pike

    • Medium to medium-heavy rod and baitcasting reel
    • New 14 – 20 lb. test line
    • 15 steel leaders of at least 25 lb. test (9″ – 12″)
    • 6 weedless spoons (4″ – 6″; Johnson Silver Minnow, Dare Devil, Five of Diamonds)
    • 3 Buzz Baits (double blade with clacker)
    • 3 Spinner Baits in assorted colours
    • 4 Bucktails with single treble hook (6″)
    • 4 Jerk Baits (6″ – 9″; Suick, Provoker, Poes, Arbogast)
    Hunter dressed in orange safety vest and hat

    Hunting Gear – Black Bear/Moose

    • Camouflaged noise-proof clothing and gloves
    • Blaze orange vest and hat
    • Scent-eliminating spray or suit
    • Rifle/bullets – 2 boxes; minimum caliber .270
    • Bow/arrows/broadheads: 1 dozen; min. draw weight 40 lbs.; broadhead min. 7/8 in. dia.; No mechanical broadheads.
    • Safety strap

    Weight Restrictions

    The outposts weight limit is 125 lbs per person including all of your gear, groceries, ice, pop and beer. Any extra weight availability on the aircraft is utilized for camp supplies.

    Tips for Packing Light

    • Pack a duffel bag rather than a suitcase.
    • Substitute lighter items (e.g. footwear and toiletries).
    • Coordinate items which can be shared within your group  such as insect repellent, mosquito coils, sunscreen, flashlight, batteries, and depth finders.
    • Combine some tackle with your fishing partner, such as jig heads, sinkers, filleting knives and stones, and spare rods.
    • If you require special medication, make sure to carry enough for your whole trip on your person.
    • Do not bring those 40lb tackle boxes.
    • Do not over-pack your clothing.
    • Do not bring more beverages than you will drink.

    Important

    • All garbage must be brought out with you.
    • Bring canned beer (not bottled).
    • Bring all gear packed in a duffel bag, pack sack or plastic container.
    • We cannot fly loose articles; this includes groceries.
    • At a minimum, groceries must be packed in sturdy cardboard boxes.
    • Small containers pack better in the aircraft.
    • Baggage limit: Outpost limit is 125 lbs per person. Being over the weight limit will cost you!
    • An emergency satellite phone is available.