Complete Outfitting “Plus” includes a 17' Bell or Souris River Kevlar canoe (42 lbs), or a 18.5' Wenonah Minnesota II canoe (42 lbs), (Kevlar three person and solo canoes are also available) with adjustable, padded carrying yoke and Sawyer laminated wooden paddles (bent or straight shaft); Extrasport paddling vests; lightweight ALPS dome tent with rain fly, waterproof floor and no-see-um netting; nylon tarp with ropes; folding saw; Exponent backpacking stove with fuel; freshly laundered Techloft sleeping bags; full length Thermarest self inflating sleeping pads; Crazy Creek chairs or Therma-loungers (makes a chair out of your Thermarest sleeping pad); nested cookkit with cooking and eating utensils; folding water carrier; first aid kit; 80' heavy duty bear rope w/pulley; waterproof, topographic canoeing maps; lightweight, gourmet trail food (menu planned to your specifications); all miscellaneous supplies for cooking, dishwashing, etc. (see Sawbill's Food Preference form); Granite Gear canoeing packs with suspension systems and hip belts for all your food, equipment and clothing; expert, personalized route planning assistance; any instruction or advice needed; free camping on your first and/or last night in the Sawbill Lake National Forest Campground; free transportation to or from Kawishiwi, Baker, Homer, Brule or Hog Creek entry points if desired; and a hot shower at the end of your trip.

Food Only includes all meals and miscellaneous items (matches, soap, t.p., etc.) packed in a Duluth style packsack, ready for you when you arrive. You choose your menu from a wide variety of choices. See Sawbill's online or printable food preference selection form for details.

Food Only "Plus" includes all of the above with an expanded, gourmet menu packed in a Granite Gear "Superior 1"pack. See Sawbill's online or printable food preference selection form for details.

Complete Equipment includes everything from Complete Outfitting except food and miscellaneous supplies (matches, dishwashing soap, t. p., etc. - See the food preference selection form for a complete list of miscellaneous items that you should plan to bring.)

Complete Equipment "Plus" includes everything from Complete Outfitting "Plus" except food and miscellaneous supplies.

Non profit groups exempt from Minnesota sales tax receive a 10% discount on outfitting.

If you are arranging trips for more than nine people, please call or write for additional discounts and a price quote.

Youth 17 years and under get a 10% discount off prices above if accompanied by two full paying adults. No other discounts apply.

What to Bring: Your clothing should be layered and sufficient to deal with temperatures ranging from 90 degrees to freezing. Reliable rain gear (we sell a variety in our store). Comfortable, lightweight hiking boots are the best footwear for travel and tennis shoes or moccasins for camp wear. You should also bring a flashlight, fishing equipment, personal toiletries, medicines, sunglasses, sun screen and camera.

If a member of your party cancels, please tell us right away. If we pack for a person and are not informed of the cancellation before your arrival, plan to pay for that person.

BWCA Wilderness Entry Permits are required by the U. S. Forest Service. The entry permit allows you to enter the BWCA Wilderness on a certain date at a particular entry point. You can check permit availablility and reserve a permit yourself on the web at: www.bwcaw.org or by calling toll free 1-877-550-6777. If you prefer, we can reserve your permit for you. Fill out and return our Permit Reservation Application.

Deposits - $50 deposit per person is required to confirm your reservation. Full refund will be made if you cancel more than 5 days before your scheduled arrival at Sawbill.

The balance is due on the day your trip begins. There is no refund if you return early from your trip.

Complete Outfitting Online Reservation Form

Printable Complete Outfitting Reservation Form for U. S. Mail or FAX.