Voyageur Expeditions
Personal
The following items are carried by every Voyageur.
Underlined headings are links to suppliers

Haversack
To carry personal stuff - this and a bed roll will hold all you own.

Tumpline
To portage gear - leather strap goes across top of head - ropes tie the load.

Paddle
To paddle our 32 klms a day - traditional Voyageur style - straight, narrow - made of birch - length varies.

PFD
To meet legal and safety needs - leather covered - includes extra CO2 capsule.

Blankets
To keep warm at night - two 6 pound wool blankets.

Camp Ropes - 4
To tie gear, pitch tarps, tie bedrolls, whatever - four 15' pieces of 1/4" hemp rope per Voyageur.

Personal Tarp
To sleep under - and to wrap bed rolls - 10'X10' oil cloth.

Roll Wrap
To protect bed rolls from abrasion - and to cover personal stuff at night.

Ground Tarp
To sleep on - and to use as a slicker or supply cover - 5'X7' oil cloth.

Shirts - 2
One of heavy cotton or linen - the other of light wool.

Trousers - 2
One of heavy cotton, the other wool - drop-front style - sewn tough.

Capote
Wool - with hood - antler buttons - short one is less bulky.

Socks - 3
Pure wool - no blends.

Belt
To support trousers and a belt knife if you carry one.

Bandana
To use as a hat, wash cloth, rag, whatever - pure cotton.

Slouch Hat
Wide brim - made of felt or straw.

Soft Hat
To use for sleeping or in cooler weather - wool toque or beret.

Moccasin - 2
Boot style - double soles - laced - well oiled.

Fishing Kit
Hooks, sinkers, linen line, copper lures -  pork or bugs for bait.

Fire Kit
Flint, firesteel, chaga, bark and a water tight can.

Sewing Kit
Needles, linen thread, wax, awl and buttons.

Knife
You need at least one - a folder, neck, belt or pack - your choice.

Tongs
To handle pots and pans around the fire.

Noggin & Spoon
For fine dining - rum - tea - and to bail the canoe.

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