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Chippewa Flowage Boat-In Campsites permit

Chippewa Flowage Gear Checklist

What to carry on Chippewa Flowage, and why. 7 more are worth the pack space.

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What to bring on Chippewa Flowage

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.

  • Bring

    A boat

    every site is water-access only

  • Bring

    All drinking water; DNR names potable water at the CC South landing and none on the islands

  • Bring

    Rubbish bags: everything comes back to a landing

  • Bring

    A float plan left with someone, which DNR recommends outright

  • Bring

    A bear-resistant food container or a hang kit

    DNR: "Bears are excellent swimmers who may travel to island sites searching for food"

  • Bring

    A chart of the flowage; DNR describes "the seemingly endless maze of islands, points, bays, floating bogs and channels"

  • Bring

    Wind-capable paddling gear for a 15,300-acre lake

Going as a group? Split this list between you so nobody carries two stoves.

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General backcountry gear

Kit we recommend for backcountry trips in general. This is not a checklist specific to Chippewa Flowage — the Chippewa Flowage (WI) rules for this permit are above.

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Recommended
Wild Ideas

Bearikade Weekender

Ultralight carbon fiber bear canister. IGBC certified.

1 lb 15 ozultralightcarbon-fiber
$325
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Recommended
Katadyn

BeFree 1L

Ultralight collapsible filter system.

2 ozultralightfast-flow
$44.95
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Recommended
BearVault

BV500 Bear Vault

The most popular bear canister for Sierra backpacking. Fits 7 days of food.

2 lbs 9 oz7-day capacityapproved
$89.95
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Recommended
Black Diamond

Distance Carbon Z

Lightweight folding carbon poles.

1 lb 1 ozcarbonfolding
$169.95
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Recommended
Sawyer

Sawyer Squeeze

The most popular water filter for backpacking.

3 ozpopularreliable
$37.95

Gear Tips for Chippewa Flowage

💡 Pro Tips

  • •Weigh your pack before you go. A lighter pack makes for a happier hike.
  • •Rent expensive gear if you are trying a new activity for the first time.
  • •Test all new gear at home before hitting the trail.
  • •Check current regulations as some items may be required seasonally.

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