At Northwoods Guide Co. we follow the theory that there is no reason not to have and use the best possible gear available. Often times, performance comes with a price. Other outfitters and guides don’t want to spend the money on high-end gear for rental use, but we believe that it enhances your wilderness experience through ease of use, ease of travel and reliability. We can't control the weather, but we can choose our gear: If the difference between being wet and cold or dry and warm is spending a little more on your gear, then the choice should be obvious. Check out the links below to see the specs on our gear, and if necessary compare our gear choices to similar outfitters, there is no comparison. We use the top of the line gear for everything, all the time, no exceptions.
- Fishing Rods: G-Loomis
- Fishing Reels: (varies by species application)
- Tackle: Most tackle we provide is custom made by our guides to suit the time of year and target species. (Custom tackle is available for sale in "species specific packages" -call for pricing)
- Boats: Wee-no-nah and Bell Kevlar Canoes
- Paddles: Bell Voodoo, carbon fiber blade, bent or straight shaft
- Tents: Big Agnes SH line.
- Sleeping Pads: Big Agnes full length
- Sleeping Bags: Big Agnes
- Portage Packs: Granite Gear, Mountain Hardware, Kondos Cooler Pack
- Stoves: MSR, Whisperlite and Dragonfly
- Cook Kits: MSR titanium/aluminum
What to bring: When you take an outfitted trip with Northwoods, you will need to bring a few things. The following is a list of appropriate items to be packed for most of our trips.
- Rain gear, this is a MUST. Top and bottom, of quality make and fit
- Rubber boots, or portage shoes. (see below for suggested types)
- Sandals or camp shoes. (especially in hot weather)
- Thermal underwear, depending on time of year. (the weather can still be very cold even in the summer months)
Suggested personal gear: If you're looking to outfit yourself with personal gear for your trip, these are our picks for reliable gear and clothing
- Rain gear: Arc'Teryx, Marmot
- Footwear: Keen, Chaco, Bite
- Outerwear: Kavu, Kuhl, Prana
- Thermal wear: Ice-Breaker, Patagonia
