Packing List

Weather
Weather in the Yukon Territory can be quite unpredictable. It is not uncommon to have both

hot sunny weather and cool grey days all on the same trip. Although the Yukon is a semi-
arid climate, we encourage you to bring rain gear just in case. Being prepared for all types

of weather will ensure that your trip is as safe and enjoyable as possible. Lower elevation
areas (the areas in which all canoe trips offered by Up North are located) have temperate
climates through the summer months of June, July and August. The average daytime
temperature for the Whitehorse region in July is 20o C, and average lows hover between 6o
and 8o C. Although rare, nights can go below 0o C, so a warm hat and gloves can be a nice
thing to have in your pack for the evenings. The most up to date weather can be found here.

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Clothing and Equipment
The equipment and clothing outlined below should help you in preparing for your Yukon
adventure. Keep in mind that these are only suggestions, and there is no substitute for high
quality gear. You don’t want to find out your equipment won’t hold up to the rigors of the
wilderness two days into the trip when it cannot be replaced. Cotton clothing is not
recommended.

Provided by Up North Adventures:
Gear
- Canoes and/or Kayaks
- paddles and spare paddles
- PFD with whistle
- sponge and bailer for boats
- dry bags/barrels
- tents
- kitchen kit/cook set
- axe, shovel, saw
- camp chairs
- water purification systems
- tarps
- toilet kit
- other shared camping equipment
- satellite phone

Please bring with you:
Clothing
- 1 pair shorts
- 1 pair quick dry pants
- 2 T-shirts
- 2 long sleeve or button down shirts
- 2 wool or fleece sweaters
- warm wool or fleece pants for around camp
- long underwear - these can be handy for late season trips!
- underwear
- shell jacket
- rain jacket and pants
- wool or fleece hat
- mitts or gloves
- wool socks
- ‘wet’ shoes (shoes that can get wet daily)
- ‘camp’ shoes – running shoes or light hikers for around camp
- sun hat & sun glasses
- bathing suit (optional)
- bandanas (optional)

Personal Equipment
- sleeping bag rated to -7°C at the minimum
- sleeping pad
- water bottle with at least 1 litre capacity
- sun screen (minimum 30 SPF is recommended)
- lip balm (with sunscreen incorporated)
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- personal hygiene items
- special need items or medicines
- quick dry towel for bathing
- moisturizing lotion
- camera with spare battery
- books and writing materials
- binoculars
- insect repellent
- head net/bug jacket
- flash light or head lamp
- fishing rod and tackle (fishing license available through Up North Adventures)

Much of the gear and equipment listed above is available for rent or purchase through Up
North Adventures. Please contact us if you have any further questions about preparing for

your Yukon adventure!