Pack well when canoe camping | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

An October overnight canoe trip is presented as ideal, with the right packing making the difference. The guide says a canoe is stable and can carry plenty of gear, even when rivers are very shallow. It recommends dry bags made from coated vinyl, nylon or PVC because they’re tough, float, and seal watertight. For clothing, it advises long, light pants and flannel pajama bottoms for colder nights in the Ozarks, plus SPF-rated trousers during the day and a wide-brim hat. It also stresses rain gear and breathable neoprene water shoes, then suggests sturdier cowboy-style boots for camp chores.