The Essential Backcountry Camping Gear Guide

Your complete backcountry camping gear guide for kayak & canoe trips — lightweight, beginner-friendly checklists plus a budget AND upgrade pick for every item.

Planning your first paddle-camping trip and not sure what to actually pack? This 20+ page digital guide takes the guesswork out of it. It's the honest, practical kit list I'd hand a friend: light enough to lift over a portage, tough enough for the Canadian Shield, and affordable enough to get you out there this season.

🛶 WHAT'S INSIDE

• Separate printable checklists for kayak camping AND canoe camping
• 11 detailed gear sections — shelter, sleep, cooking, water, navigation, clothing, paddling gear & more
• A budget pick + an upgrade pick for every single item, with approximate prices
• A welcome note, packing & portaging tips, food/water/cooking, and Leave No Trace + safety basics
• Clickable links to my favourite gear, right inside the guide

🎒 WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

• Beginner-friendly — no jargon, no overwhelm
• Built for paddlers — nothing too heavy to portage
• Two budgets covered — start cheap, upgrade when you're ready

📥 HOW IT WORKS

• Instant download — no physical item will be shipped
• One print-ready PDF (US Letter), great on phone, tablet, or printed and ticked off
• Print the checklists as many times as you like for personal use

🎥 COME PADDLE ALONG I'm Dina — I share solo paddle-camping and backcountry trips on YouTube at youtube.com/@dinastripping. Come find the quiet with me.

Questions before you buy? Send me a message — happy to help you get on the water. 💚

This is a digital product for personal use; please don't resell or redistribute. Some links inside the guide are affiliate links. Gear prices are approximate and change over time.