The following is a list to ensure you are well equipped for your trip. It also gives you a clear understanding of what is provided, and takes the guesswork out of packing to avoid duplication. If you have any questions, comment, concerns or suggestions, please let us know. And remember this is simply a suggested list, and is not exhaustive. You bring what suits your particular needs, not necessarily every single item on this list.

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When packings it's important to know that our planes have weight limits for safety reasons. This weight limit is enforced by a scale at the dock when you fly out of pickle lake. Avoid hard suitcases and large duffel bags (use two medium-sized instead). Medium-sized plastic totes and coolers work well for storing food and other personal belongings.

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With a little planning, you can manage your load to prevent over-charges caused by having to pay for another flight to carry in another load of gear. If you have questions about how much weight you have allocated for your flight please contact us at Wesley’s Outposts and we will let you know.

 

Take note that we don’t provide bed linens, towels, wash clothes or anything else that would require laundering.

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FOOD: (a suggested shopping list)

• Bottled drinking water (if you run out you can boil lake water for 10 minutes)

• salt, pepper

• fish batter

• sugar

• ketchup

• mustard

• eggs

• meat (steaks, pork chops, hot dogs, hamburger, sausages)

• bread, buns

• butter or margarine

• crackers

• cookies

• potato chips

• cheese (slices and cheddar)

• preserves (jam, jelly)

• peanut butter

• coffee, tea

• milk

• cereal

• pancake mix

• syrup

• juice

• fruit (oranges and apples)

• rice

• potatoes

• beans

• onions, garlic

• tomatoes, cucumbers

• lettuce, cabbage

• lunch meat

• pasta noodles

• dressing, mayonnaise

• bacon, ham, sausage

• oil (Olive oil, and/or deep frying oil)

• soda pop, juice, and other beverages

• pickles, olives

• muffins

• oatmeal

• yogurt

• paper plates, towels, napkins, cups (if you don't like doing dishes)

• aluminum foil, zip lock bags

 

COOKING - YOU PROVIDE: (The following items you bring)

• Dish soap

• Dish cloths

• Drying cloths

• SOS pads

• Scour pads

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​PERSONAL: (list of personal effects that may be required.)

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• Medicine, (Advil, Tylenol, Allergy Meds)

• Toothbrush, toothpaste

• Comb, brush

• Wash cloth

• Towel

• Soap, shampoo

• Lip balm

• Unscented sunscreen

• Insect repellant

• Sunglasses

• Spare glasses

• Fishing rod

• Tackle box

• Life jacket

• Filet knife

• Lighter

• Sleeping bag or bed linens for twin size mattress

• Whistle

• Sewing kit

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CLOTHING: (suggested clothing list.)

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• T-shirts, Long sleeve T-shirts, fleece, sweater

• Long Pants and Shorts

• Belt

• Underwear

• Socks

• Camp shoes

• Rubber boots

• Rain jacket/suit

• Hat

 

​OTHER ITEMS: (The following is a list of items which serves as a reminder of things that may be required depending on your situation.)

 

• Compass

• Pocket knife

• First-aid kit

• Flashlight

• Camera

• Binoculars

• Batteries

• Matches, lighter

• Wallet, Ontario hunting/fishing license, drivers license

• Passport (for border crossing), cash, checks, extra set car keys

• Hunting license from resident state

• Hand-held GPS / Phone GPS (load Google Maps for offline use)

• Toilet paper, wet ones

• Day pack (pack-sack)

• Measuring tape

• Two-way radios

• Video camera

 

ITEMS WE PROVIDE (The following items are provided at our outpost camps.)

• Napa lantern, extra napa, extra mantles

• Coffee mugs

• Cots and Mattresses

• Ax

• Chainsaw, chain file, chain oil

• Table and Chairs

• Straight gas and mixed gas

• Satellite Phone

• Pillows

• Map

• Generator

• Outboard Motors

• Boats

• Pots and pans

• Plates and bowls

• Utensils

• Propane stove

• Can opener

• Cooking utensils

• Toaster

• Propane BBQ Grill

• BBQ Flipper and Tongues