Two-Night Maine Island Kayak Camping Trip

Activity Description
This trip will consist of paddling tandem (i.e. two-person) kayaks to our island campsites, and on each day you can expect to be on the water for 4 to 5 hours (including stops to stretch and to have lunch).

Prerequisites

• None

Below you’ll find more information about this trip and what you’ll need to know in order to prepare for your adventure.

Destination/Travel Time
The trip kicks off in Freeport, Maine at our Paddling Center, which is also the location from where you start your paddling adventure.

Accommodations
You will be camping on an island in Casco Bay, and will be provided with a tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and sleeping bag liner. There is a portable toilet system set up on the island for the duration of our trip, and the island has no shower facilities or running water. Note that there are hot showers available for your use at the end of your trip upon return to the Paddling Center in Freeport.

Connectivity
There will be limited cell phone service for most of this trip.

Clothing Considerations
Dressing in layers is the key to staying comfortable in the outdoors. Multiple layers allow flexibility to respond to your activity level and changing weather conditions.

Please avoid bringing all-cotton clothing. When wet, cotton rapidly robs the heat from your body and takes a long time to dry. Synthetic fabrics are best because they don’t absorb water, and they also dry quickly.

For an outer layer, we recommend waterproof/breathable outer shell. This gear will protect you from the wind and rain and help keep you dry.

Luggage
Upon your arrival to the kick-off of the trip, you will be provided two dry bags to pack your personal gear. The one dry bag will be a 10L bag (dimensions approx. 7.5” dia. x 13” tall), which can be used to carry items you want close at hand while paddling such as a camera, snacks, extra layer, sunglasses, etc. The second bag will be a large 20L dry bag (dimensions approx. 9.5” dia. x 21” tall). This bag will be for your personal gear listed on the bring list. There will be time to pack your items into these bags after you arrive for the start of the trip. These dry bags will then be carried in your kayak to the island.

• Weather-and activity-appropriate clothing (preferably synthetic*)
• Rainwear
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Fleece jacket or wool sweater – appropriate level of insulation for the activity
• Activity-appropriate closed-toed shoes
• Personal prescriptions such as EpiPen or inhaler
• One quart of water (no glass bottles)
• Personal toiletries (travel size)
• Compact pillow
• Compact towel
• Sleepwear
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent

*Synthetic clothing dries quickly and is the best choice for outdoor pursuits. Please do not wear cotton clothing. When wet, cotton rapidly robs the heat from your body and takes a long time to dry. We also recommend you dress in multiple layers, allowing you more flexibility to comfortably respond to the weather conditions and your level of exertion.

• Swimsuit
• Dry clothes for after activity
• Change of shoes for after activity
• Footwear to wear around camp
• Waterproof camera
• Tandem sea kayak with two bulkheads, spray skirts, paddle and US Coast Guard-approved Type III PFD†
• Alcoholic beverages for the evening

†Please call ahead if you plan to use your own equipment as it must pass inspection by L.L.Bean staff before use. If it's deemed unsuitable, we will provide you with the necessary equipment.

• Use of all necessary paddling equipment: tandem kayaks, paddles, PFDs, etc.
• Use of all necessary backcountry camping equipment: tents, sleeping bags and pads, headlamps, etc.
• Dry bags for packing
• All meals and snacks
• Backcountry toilet system
• Hot showers are available to use at the L.L.Bean Paddling Center once the trip is over

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Smoking and Tobacco Policy

L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs activities are tobacco- and smoke-free (including electronic smoking devices) in support of a healthy lifestyle and respect for our participants and guests. We thank you for understanding and respecting this policy.

Alcohol Policy

In general, alcohol consumption is not permitted during L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs events for the safety of all participants. However, alcoholic beverages are allowed on overnight trips and may only be consumed in a responsible way after the day’s activities are finished. If participants consume alcohol to excess in the evening and behave in ways that negatively impact their own safety, that of the group or the natural environment around them, our guides will intervene. We hope that we will never have to remove an offending guest from the remainder of a trip to ensure the group’s safety, but we will do so if necessary.

Participants must be 12 years old by the start of the trip, course, or tour; a parent or guardian must participate with anyone 17 years old and younger.

This cancellation policy applies to all one and two night camping trips.

• 14 days in advance:  100% credit or refund
• 7 to 13 days in advance:  50% credit or refund
• Less than 7 days in advance: No credit or refund

L.L.Bean does not usually cancel events due to inclement weather. However, we reserve the right to cancel an event at any time due to severe weather, low enrollment or other concerns. If L.L.Bean cancels your event, you will receive a full refund for the cost of your reservation. All refunds will be in the form of the original transaction. L.L.Bean shall not be responsible or liable for other expenses incurred by the participant as a result of such a cancellation.