SARANAC LAKE CANOE FIELD GUIDE
Standard Outfitting Package — A fully equipped canoe-and-camp kit for exploring Saranac Lake
Everything you need is included: a Nova Craft or Wenonah canoe, PFDs, paddles and a complete set of camping and cooking gear — useful if you’re planning a multi-day paddling trip in Saranac Lake.
Standard Outfitting Package — A fully equipped canoe-and-camp kit for exploring Saranac Lake.
The Standard Outfitting Package outfits pairs and small parties for multi-day canoe travel on Saranac Lake, supplying a canoe, life jackets, paddles and the core camping kit so you can focus on paddling and setting camp rather than borrowing gear.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Complete, ready-to-go outfitting
This package supplies the essentials for a multi-day canoe trip: canoe, Type III vest PFDs, paddles, portage equipment, a stove and lightweight cookset, tent, sleeping bag and pad — everything to transition from vehicle to campsite with minimal extra packing.
Quality canoe choices
Canoes provided are Nova Craft Tuff Stuff or Wenonah T-Formex models, giving you durable, expedition-capable hulls suited to extended paddling and portaging.
Camp-ready inclusions
Camping gear comes standard: tents (Eureka or Diamond), a 35° sleeping bag, Z-rest foam pad, dining fly, portage packs and cooking gear so you arrive at shore prepared to set a proper campsite.
What the day feels like
What the Standard Outfitting Package feels like
The package is built to simplify multi-day canoe travel: you receive the canoe and personal flotation devices, paddles and portage aids plus a compact camp kitchen and shelter, allowing a small party to move from vehicle to water to campsite with minimal fuss and maximum focus on paddling and route-finding.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this package suits — and who it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Package includes a Nova Craft Tuff Stuff or Wenonah T-Formex canoe; Type III vest-style PFDs; aluminum or plastic paddles; custom portage yoke, bailer, sponge and rope; car-topping straps, foam blocks and rope; stove and lightweight stainless cookset; Sealine portage packs (1 per person); tent (Eureka or Diamond); dining fly with rope; 35° #4 sleeping bag and Z-rest foam pad.
Car-topping equipment (straps, foam blocks and rope) is included for transporting the canoe from your vehicle to the put-in.
All reservation deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. If the operator cancels a reservation, they will promptly refund the deposit in full.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is a canoe included with the Standard Outfitting Package?
Yes — the package includes a Nova Craft Tuff Stuff or a Wenonah T-Formex canoe.
What personal flotation device is provided?
A Type III vest-style PFD (life jacket) is included with the outfitting package.
What camping and cooking gear are supplied?
The package supplies a stove, lightweight stainless cookset, tent (Eureka or Diamond), dining fly, 35° #4 sleeping bag and Z-rest foam pad, plus portage packs.
Is there a minimum number of people required to book this package?
Yes — there is a two-person minimum for bookings.
Are reservation deposits refundable?
Reservation deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable; if the operator cancels a reservation, they will promptly refund the deposit in full.