Can I choose only food or only gear?

Yes — the package is offered as meal-only or gear-only so you can mix and match what you already own.

No — guides are optional and can be added during checkout at $275 per day.

What is the payment policy?

A 25% deposit is required to reserve your kit; final payment is due two weeks before the trip start date.

Are vegetarian or special-diet meals available?

Vegetarian options are available on request; specify dietary needs at booking so provisioning can be adjusted.

Is equipment tested and suitable for canoe travel?

Yes — gear packages use durable, canoe-friendly items selected for portaging and exposed campsites.

What happens if weather or plans change?

Contact the outfitter as soon as possible; cancellation and change policies are provided at booking and may vary.

Pack Light, Eat Well: 7-Day Meal & Gear Outfitting for Temagami Backcountry

Temagami, Ontario sits on the edge of the Canadian Shield, a labyrinth of clear lakes, granite islands, and old-growth red pine. The 7 Day Meal or Gear Only Outfitting package gives self-guided paddlers and backcountry campers the provisioning they need to move light and stay comfortable across seven days on these waters and woods.

Organized as separate meal-only or gear-only packages, this offer is built for people who know the routes but not the supply chain: reliable freeze-dried breakfasts and dinners, camp-ready lunches, lightweight stoves, fuel canisters, and layered sleeping systems can be selected to match style and season. Guides are optional and available as an add-on at $275 per day for those who want a lift while still relying on their own planning. A 25% deposit reserves your kit, with final payment due two weeks before departure.

What makes this outfitting special for the Temagami region is how it respects the terrain. The Canadian Shield’s granite shorelines and wind-sculpted pine stand in contrast to long inland lakes and sheltered bays; meals and gear are chosen to perform where portages and exposed campsites are the norm. You’ll be packing rations that double as fuel-efficient camp cuisine, and carrying shelter systems sized for rocky campsites and sudden afternoon storms. The packages are designed to minimize weight without sacrificing warmth or weatherproofing - a practical choice on narrow portage trails and island tent pads.

Key landscape features here include glassy canoe routes, sculpted granite headlands, and stands of ancient red pine; wildlife sightings commonly include loons calling at dusk and moose browsing lake edges. The region is shaped by Precambrian bedrock and centuries of travel by people who used these waterways as highways; visiting responsibly means observing established campsites and local guidance.

Practical perks: customizable gear lists, the option to add certified guides, and a single checkout that bundles items you’d otherwise hunt down between outfitters. This package is ideal if you want the authenticity and freedom of a self-guided trip but prefer the certainty of professional provisioning. Whether you’re crossing a seven-day loop through exposed bays or stringing together island camps for quiet nights beneath a wide northern sky, outfitting that anticipates the Shield’s demands makes the trip less about logistics and more about the rhythm of paddling, portaging, and campsite coffee.

Meals focus on calorie-dense, simple-to-prepare dishes — think rehydrated stews, oatmeal mixes, and trail bars — with vegetarian options available on request. Gear packages use durable, tested brands sized for canoe travel: hull-friendly packs, compact stoves, and four-season tarps. Bring a sealable dry bag for food, follow Leave No Trace principles, and plan for cell service gaps; emergency communication devices are recommended for longer loops. Booking details are confirmed at checkout online.