Planning a trip? Here's my boundary waters gear list

If you're staring at a pile of camping equipment and wondering what stays and what goes, this boundary waters gear list should help you narrow things down before you hit the entry point. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is a beautiful, brutal, and rewarding place, but it doesn't suffer fools. If you pack too much, you'll hate the portages; if you pack too little, you'll be miserable when the inevitable Northwoods storm rolls in. ...

February 15, 2026 · 6 min · Bourquin Gael