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omplete Outfitting is 

designed to give you all the quality equipment, food, and expertise in packing you need for an excellent trip in the Boundary Waters.

Experience peace of mind, and know how even if this is your first trip. You will have to bring some personal items and other necessities (click here for a "What to bring list") but the rest is up to us. We offer three complete equipment packages, the Special Explorer, the Complete Deluxe and the Rockwood Kevlar Plus Packages. All of our proven ultra-light packages and include the finest facilities, service, equipment and food available.

Look over our outfitting packages and let us know which one will best suit your needs. Non-Profit Group Aluminum Canoe Package also available.

 

Boundary Waters Families Explorer Package

This is a basic outfitted package that takes advantage of our convenient location to allow you to paddle the easily portaged, sheltered lakes bordering Rockwood Lodge. This package includes:
  • Lightweight aluminum or Royalex canoe with portage pads
  • Carlisle/Mohawk paddles and Stearn's PFD
  • Choice of meals from our group menu
  • Granite Gear food packs, Alps Mountaineering dome tents
  • Personal routing session, topo map with map case
  • Slumberjack Hollofil sleeping bags, freshly laundered with compression bags
  • Therm-a-Rest self inflating mattress pads, waterproof bags
  • Cook kit, utensils and clean-up kit
  • Single burner propane stove and fuel, parking at lodge
  • Tarps, first aid kit, ropes, folding saw, and misc. items for your comfort and convenience
Price Per Person 2-4 Adults Youth ages 7 - 15 Youth Duffer
3 days $238 $191 $74
4 days $290 $233 $104
Youth (less than 16 year old) must be accompanied by two adults. Bring your own sleeping bag you can deduct $2.00. No extra canoe is required for Youth Duffer. Six years old and under - no charge when accompanied by a parent.

Complete Deluxe Outfitting
An excellent outfitting package - better than most ultra-light packages includes
  • Lightweight aluminum or Royalex canoe and paddles
  • Stearns PFD
  • Alps Mountaineering dome tent
  • Hollofill sleeping bags
  • Therm-a-rest self inflating mattress pad
  • Lightweight Granite Gear packs with hip belts
  • Waterproof bags
  • Cook kit
  • Utensils and utensil roll
  • Folding saw
  • Single burner stove and fuel
  • Rain poncho
  • Choice of meals from our deluxe menu
  • Tarps, first aid kit, rope, and misc. items for your comfort and convenience
  • Showers after your trip
  • One night's stay in a bunkroom with private bathroom
  • A hearty breakfast in our lodge
  • Personalized routing and complete orientation
  • Transportation to and from entry point on the Gunflint Trail

Price Per Person

  3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days 7 Days
2- 4 people $274 $336 $394 $448 $500
5-9 people $247 $305 $358 $405 $453

Youth under 16 accompanied by two adults, deduct 20% from 2 - 4 person rate. 10% discount for trips started before June 19th or after September 14th. Ask about our repeat guest discount.

Kevlar Plus Outfitting

The finest equipment available includes:
  • Ultra-light Kevlar canoe
  • Bent shaft paddles
  • Life vests
  • Padded canoe seat with backrests
  • MSR Water filter
  • Alps Mountaineering tents
  • Wiggy's Lamilite sleeping bags with compression bags
  • Ultra-light Therm-a-rest Pro-Lite Mattress Pad
  • Granite Gear packs with hip belts
  • Cascade Designs baja bags
  • Stainless cook kit
  • Lexan utensils and utensil roll
  • Folding saw
  • Nalgene water bottles
  • Single burner stove and fuel
  • Nylon rain ponchos
  • Choice of meals from our deluxe menu
  • Tarps, first aid kit, rope and misc. items for your comfort and convenience
  • Showers after your trip
  • One night's stay in a bunkroom with private bathroom
  • A hearty breakfast in our lodge
  • Personalized routing and complete orientation, with topo maps, map case and compass
  • Transportation to and from entry point on the Gunflint Trail

Price Per Person

  3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days 7 Days
2- 4 people $303 $374 $445 $507 $569
5-9 people $275 $340 $408 $465 $522

Youth under 16 accompanied by two adults, deduct 20% from 2 - 4 person rate. 10% discount for trips started before June 19th or after September 14th. Ask about our repeat guest discount.

Reservations and Policies
  • Deposit: We request a deposit of $50 per person for complete outfitting or $50 per canoe for partial outfitting.
  • The balance of your account is due on your arrival.
  • Early Returns: We charge for the NEXT DAY but can refund equipment costs for subsequent days. Total food costs cannot be refunded on any early return.
  • Changes to reservation: Change in group size must reach us at least 14 days prior to arrival at Rockwood. We cannot adjust for any changes after that time and you will be charged for the number of people requested originally.

What To Bring List
Although we supply the equipment, don't forget:
  • 2 pairs of shoes (tennis and hiking boots for around camp, aqua socks, sport sandals, boots for canoeing and portaging)
  • 3 or more pairs of socks
  • clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate the changing weather (T-shirt, flannel shirt, sweatshirt)
  • swimsuit
  • pocketknife
  • jacket or sweater
  • hat with brim
  • toilet articles
  • bath towel
  • sunglasses
  • flashlight
  • camera
  • fishing gear (if desired)
  • sunscreen
  • bug repellent
  • good book
  • rain gear

These items are important to the success of your trip. Remember to keep it light because you will have to carry it. A set of clean clothes left in the car for after the trip is a nice idea.

 

Rockwood Lodge and Canoe Outfitters
Gunflint Trail
50 Rockwood Road
Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604