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A great trip starts with smart packing. To help you prepare, we’ve put together a quick guide on what to bring, weight restrictions, and travel tips for a smooth and stress-free experience.

What to Bring & How to Pack for Your Fly-In Adventure

Packing Guidelines

✔ Weight Limit: Each guest is allowed 80 lbs. of gear, including groceries. Additional weight may be transported for a fee.

✔ Use Soft-Sided Bags: Duffel bags pack better than hard suitcases in the aircraft.

✔ Coolers: Keep it light and compact—a small cooler for food or drinks is fine.

✔ Personal Items: Bring your own towels, sleeping bags, and personal toiletries.

📌 Pro Tip: If you want to pack lighter, consider our food & bait packages so everything is ready when you arrive.

What NOT to Bring

(Transport Canada Restrictions)

🚫 Flammable materials, including propane, aerosol cans, or gasoline

🚫 Strike-anywhere matches or torch-style lighters

🚫 Excessive bottled beverages—boil lake water or use a purifier instead

📌 Bringing alcohol? Canada allows up to five cases of beer OR two 40oz bottles of liquor per person.


Travel Tips for a Smooth Trip

✈ Crossing the Border

  • A valid passport is required for all U.S. visitors entering Canada.
  • If you’re bringing a firearm for hunting, firearm declaration forms must be completed at the border.

✈ Flying into International Falls, MN?

  • We can coordinate pick-up and transport to our floatplane base—just let us know in advance.

✈ Weather & Flight Delays

  • Flights may be delayed due to weather or safety conditions. We appreciate your patience as we prioritize safe travel.

✔ Passport & travel documents
✔ Ontario fishing/hunting licenses
✔ Sleeping bag, pillow, towel
✔ Layered clothing & rain gear
✔ Personal toiletries & medications
✔ Camera & spare batteries
✔ Fishing gear & tackle
✔ Soft-sided luggage (under 80 lbs.)

Before you take off, make sure you have everything you need for a smooth and stress-free trip. Use this quick checklist to double-check your essentials and pack like a pro.

Final Checklist

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