Rain suit: It is essential to have a two-piece suit (pants and jacket). This need not be a top-of-the-line 3-layer Gore-Tex mountaineering jacket, but it should be more substantial than a poncho or nylon windbreaker. A coated or rubberized synthetic suit built for hard use is good, and these are inexpensive and widely available. Gore-Tex is also fine, although not necessarily preferable.
Sleeping bag: Any standard summer-weight sleeping bag will do, with either down or synthetic fill. A sleeping pad is an option but not essential. If you want one, an inflatable Thermarest-style mattress is by far the best choice and worth the investment.
Water bottle: A sturdy one-litre plastic water bottle with a wide-mouth lid tethered to the main bottle, such as those made by Nalgene, is recommended. These are sold at most outdoors stores.
Hat & Sunscreen: A hat with a good brim gives essential protection from the sun, especially when paddling on lakes. A baseball cap is fine, but a full, wide brim is recommended. All campers must have their own sunscreen.
Good footwear: Most people choose a light hiking boot to wear while tripping. These typically have good soles and ankle support and dry relatively quickly. We ask campers not to wear sneakers or Teva-type water sandals while travelling, but these are a good choice to have in camp and on campsites.
Good socks: White cotton athletic socks do not stand up well to hard use in hiking boots. Wool or dedicated hiking socks are much better.
Extra warm clothing: Temagami can experience stretches of unseasonably cool weather. Please arrive with a toque and long underwear and at least one fleece jacket or pullover or heavy wool shirt.
Medication: Any camper who takes medication should arrive with twice the anticipated amount required. The surplus will be held securely in reserve and be used only if the main supply gets wet or lost.
