<p> Isle Royale Backpacking List</p><p>A backpacking trip to Isle Royale  knife  eating utensils can be the experience of a lifetime or an  sunscreen  trail snacks (trail mix, bars) experience that takes a lifetime to  insect repellant  cup forget. The deciding factor, which can  headnet greatly enhance the quality of any trip, is  empty Zip-Loc bags for trash Optional Items advance planning.  whistle The following is a suggested list  compass  20 feet of nylon cord of gear to bring when visiting Isle Royale  matches/lighter  lightweight binoculars National Park; use it when planning your  camera and film trip. If you have any questions, please Clothing  notebook and pencil call the park office at (906) 482-0984, e- *Cotton poplar and synthetic fibers such as  field guides mail [email protected], or visit fleece are quick-drying. Wool retains insulating  fishing gear our website at http://www.nps.gov/ISRO. properties even when wet, and polypropylene is easily dried and lightweight. These fabrics are  hiking staff/trekking poles Essential Equipment ideal for Isle Royale’s changeable climate.  well broken-in boots  lightweight pants Things NOT to Bring  good quality backpack that fits  long-sleeved shirt  radio or cassette/CD player  waterproof backpacking tent  T-shirt  perfume/deodorant/cosmetics (attract bugs)  three season sleeping bag  shorts  firecrackers  raingear (breathable)  hat  sporting equipment/frisbee/kite  sleeping pad  bandana  water filter  lightweight jacket  2 quart water bottles - minimum  sweater/fleece  backpacking stove  socks/underwear  stove fuel in approved containers  thermal underwear  cooking gear  knit hat  food  light gloves  flashlights/headlamp (plus extra batteries) Other Gear  topographic map  camp shoes/sandals  first aid kit  plastic groundsheet for tent  moleskin and foot powder  pack rain cover  repair kit (pack, stove, filter, etc.)  sunglasses  plastic spade/toilet paper  1 extra day of food</p>