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Welcome to Portage Trail Outfitters

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Explore your options

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Minimalist Package - $100/night

Nothing fancy here, just the basics to get you and your partner through the week:

  • 2 Lightweight Sleeping bags
  • 2-person tent
  • 2-person Camp kitchen
  • 14 dehydrated meals (two servings each)
  • Water filter
  • 17’ Kevlar canoe for lightweight portaging
  • 3 paddles
  • 2 life vests
  • 2 Duluth Packs

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Leave No Trace - $150/night

Includes Minimalist items. Added comforts and sustainability:

  • 7 days of fresh coffee
  • 2 lightweight camp pillows
  • 1 Windproof butane lighter
  • 2 self-inflating mattress pads
  • 2 ultra light fishing rods
  • A variety of lead (and pollution) free fishing tackle

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Wilderness Act - $225/night

Includes Minimalist and Leave No Trace items. Comprehensive for safety and comfort:

  • 1 satellite phone for emergencies
  • 1 first aid kit
  • 2 emergency survival kits
  • 2 mosquito head nets
  • 2 lightweight rain suits
  • 1 2-in-1 hatchet/saw combo
  • 1 biodegradable toiletries kit (toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste, sunscreen, bug spray)
  • 2 8-oz steaks for your first night
  • 6 farm-fresh eggs for your first morning
  • 1 bear proof food container

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Bunkhouse - $100/night

For the adventurous. Used primarily as a landing spot before heading into the BWCAW.

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 sets of bunk beds
  • $60 per night
  • Includes blankets, pillows, sheets, and an occasional spider.
  • Access to a community kitchen/rec area to fry up the catch of the day or to play some cards.

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Small Cabins - $150/night - $900/week

Our most popular option, these cabins give you a taste of the great outdoors while offering comfort, ample space, and a private dining area.

  • Sleeps up to 8
  • $150/night or $900/week
  • Loft area for sleeping with two queen beds and two sets of bunk beds.
  • Fish cleaning services
  • 50 inch LED smart TV

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Luxury Cabins - $250/night

Sleeps 8

  • Two master suites, each with king beds and private baths
  • 2 Hideaway beds in living room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private kitchen/dining area
  • Private Hot tub area
  • Fully stocked beverage cooler

Interested in outfitting yourself?

Download our suggested packing list for a weeklong stay in the wilderness. Feel free to use the list to help prepare for your trip, or to order any items that you may be missing. Items with an asterisk can be rented individually for ala cart pricing. Please email any needs to... info@portagetrailoutfitters.com for a custom quote.

BWCAW Tips

We are continually adding more tried-and-true tips to our list. If you have anything to share, please email them to... info@portagetrailoutfitters.com

  • Boil your water! – Gary F. from Milwaukee.
  • Always wear a life jacket - Billy K. from Madison.
  • Bring plenty of food – Sally W. from Los Angeles.
  • Camp with the people you get along with – Steph from Ontario.
  • Bring a current map – Bailey C. from Flint.
Gear For Sale

At Portage Trail Outfitters, we pride ourselves on keeping high quality, up to date gear available to our visitors. Because of this, we cycle our gear out every three years to make room for new items. Below you can find a current list of gently used items available for purchase.

  • Camp Stove
  • Water Filters
  • Hatchet
  • Saw
  • Tent
  • Compass
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Flashlight
  • Kevlar canoe