Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit 2013

It’s official! We’re booked to canoe Bowron Lakes in August, 2013! I’m planning to take my wife and our youngest child on a 110 km, 8-day trip across the Bowron Lakes Chain in British Columbia. This trip has been rated one of the top 10 Canoe adventures in the world. It boasts amazing scenery and is an adventure of a lifetime.

We plan to document it via our blog and through videos on youtube so stay tuned!

I’ve been canoeing since my early childhood and am an avid outdoors adventurer who has dreamed about this adventure for over 18 years. My dad told me about this trip as a kid and I’ve wanted to do it ever since!

How can you help?

We’re looking for gear and financial sponsors for this adventure and can offer a whole bunch of perks.

Pre-trip shake down report and video of all gear.
Video of all gear to be taken on the trip (i.e. What to pack for Bowron Lakes).
Comprehensive gear reviews on the blog and by video on our youtube channel after the gear has been tested.
Multiple videos of the trip featuring the gear provided as well as amazing scenery.
Inclusion of a 250 x 125 banner linking to your site with affiliate linking (as applicable).
Promoting of posts, reviews and videos on Facebook, Twitter, StumbleUpon and Pinterest.
GPS Tracking of the adventure to let everyone know where we are on the trip.
Potential inclusion in the Customized GPS tracking message (i.e. “Paddling the Bowron Lakes with gear by @Yourtwittername”) posted to facebook and twitter and linking to a google mapset.
Inclusion of your website and products in the below list of “What gear are we looking for?” once we have received a commitment of your products.
Many of these items will be used on future trips and can make it onto gear lists posted on our blog and on future videos.

Video Quality:

I will he using at least 3 fullHD video cameras to document the trip, including a GOPRO Hero2, Sony Action Cam and a mid to high end Sony Camcorder (to be purchased).

What gear are we looking for?

There is a total of approximately 11 km of portaging over the course of the trip so we’re looking for light weight, but durable gear. Here are some things we’re planning on taking with us. If you’d like to support us, you can help us out with one or more of these items. We will happily consider your proposal for items that aren’t included on this list.

Canoe Gear:

Canoe – 16 to 17 foot
Paddles x 3 – (2 paddlers and a spare)
PFDs x3 – 2 adults and 1 infant (must be Canada Transport Approved
Heaving Line – 15 meters, Buoyant
Bailer or manual pump
Sound Signalling Device

Shelter:

Tent – 3 to 4 person
Lightweight Tarp – for cooking shelter at camp
Sleeping bag(s) – for 2 People (and infant)
Sleeping Pad(s) – Double or 2 Single person

Navigation

Maps
Compass
GPS system / software

Food and Cooking:

Stove
Cook pot – For 2 adults and 1 child
Fuel for 7 – 10 days
Food for 7 – 10 days
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Salt and canola oil
- Snacks
  - Bars
  - Dried Fruit
  - Jerky
  - Baby food in squeeze pouches
  - etc.
Hot and cold beverages
- Energy Drinks
- Coffee
- Hot Chocolate
- Milk Powder
Water storage
Beverage storage
Water Purification
Bowls x 3
Mugs x 2
Utensils
Thermos
Portable sink
Biodegradable soap
Antibacterial sponge
Tinfoil

Clothing:

Base Layers (wicking)
Insulating Layers
Waterproof layers
Hats x 3 – Sun and rain
Fleece or wool hat
Fleece or wool gloves
Bug Nets
Swimwear
Infant clothes
Socks
Watershoes
Camp shoes/sandals
Sunglasses

Packing and Storage

Backpacks x 2
Drysacks x 8
child front carrier

Health and Hygiene:

Biodegradable soap and deodorant
Child safe insect repellent
Child safe sun block and lip balm
Toilet Paper or wipes
Towels x3
First Aid Kit * with tick remover
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb and hair ties
Contacts, solution and glasses case
Solar Shower
clothes line and clips
Diapers, change mat and baggies

Gadgets

Solar Charger
- with battery pack
- USB charging kit
Camcorder x 1
- Waterproof case
- Extra battery
- Memory cards
POV cameras x 2
- Mounts
- Waterproof Case
- Extra batteries
- Memory cards
GPS unit (see above)
- Extra Batteries
GPS Tracker
- Extra Batteries
Binoculars
DSLR
- Zoom lens
- Waterproof storage case
- Extra batteries
- Memory Cards
Headlamps x2
Small flashlights/headlamps for kids x3

Survival:

Knife
Multi-tool
Survival Kit
Cordage
Bear Spray
Hatchet
Field Guide

Fishing:

Tenkara Fly rod
Basic Fly kit
Spinning Rod and Reel
Basic spinning kit

Contact Us:

If you’d like to work with us on future trips or simply have questions, we’d love to discuss this further. Please contact us at PR@theoutdooradventure.net