Bell Canoe donated two Alaskan canoes--their NEW expedition model

 

 

Kokatat donated Womens' OutFit PFDs, Gortex Paclite Jackets, Gortex Paclite Pants, Womens' Destination Paddling Pants, and Gortex Paclite Nor'wester Hats

 

 

ACR Electronics professional-priced the 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon with a built in GPS system--we depend on this PLB in case we encounter the most critically threatening situation

Cooke Custom Sewing donated two custom-made spray decks, a tundra tarp and ALL of our packs

 

Sierra Designs donated five 0-degree 600-fill Goose Down Starlite Sleeping Bags--the warmest, coziest bags on earth!

 

Brunton donated a Solar Roll and a BattJack Rapid Charger to recharge our battery and electrically powered gear

Bending Branches donated Expedition Plus Canoe Paddles

 

Eastern Mountain Sports donated a four season Tundra Dome Tent--perfect for the tundra wind, rain and snow!

 

 

Chota Outdoor Gear professional-priced 5 pairs of Nunavut Marsh Boots

 

Ostrom Outdoors donated their durable Canoe Pack Liners to keep our food and gear dry and a wannigan harness for efficiency and comfort while portaging

 

Northwest River Supply donated Womens' Rash Guard Tops, Sea Stow Dry Bags, HydroLite Gloves and Socks, and River Rescue Supplies

 

Wigwam donated 30 pairs of Merino Wool Rugged Hiker socks--5 women, 6 pairs of socks each, 90 days--that's one pair per 15 days (not bad)

Watershed donated an incredibly waterproof dry bag for our shotgun

 

The Original Bug Shirt donated Bug Shirts and Gaiters

 

 

 

Nalgene donated variously sized Nalgene containers for storage--a necessity in the least

Chosen Valley Canoe Accessories donated two sets of their Sling-Style Yolk Pads which are comfortable, durable and easy to adjust to 5 different bodies

 

WPC donated various first-aid supplies to the expedition

 

 

 

 

 

1-800-GRANOLA.com donated our entire supply of granola--80lbs!

Bob's Red Mill provided most of the starches of our expedition. They are even supplying products to help manage Meg's gluten allergy!

Just Tomatoes donated ALL of our dehyradted fruits and veggies for the trip

Luna Bar donated their womens's nutrition bars--which are high in fiber, protien and antioxidants--one for each of us, each day

 

 

Usinger's donated 90 days worth of sausage for the expedition--our only source of meat besides fish

 

 

 

 

Emergency Preparedness Systems LLC is providing a WFR refresher course, first-aid kit consultation and emergency services during expedition

 

The Alternative Therapy Center of Madison is a compliation of therapists who have generously donated several sessions of massage and physical therapy to the group

Silverwaves has donated a box of beautifully hand-crafted silver jewlery (water and paddle accentuated, of course) of which we will auction off to Manito-wishers and contirbute to the Borealis Campership Endowment

The staff at Bear Paw is providing us with two full days of whitewater refresher instruction on the Wolf River just before we depart for Saskatchewan