Some people also bring sandals, but campers should not bring sandals for their only camp shoes. These are essential not only for their warmth and durability, but also for their ability to help prevent blisters. Work pants are excellent because they are durable and quick-drying. One pair of jeans or other cotton pants is great to have to wear around base camp, but campers who bring only jeans often wish they had other pants. 1- 2 pairs, plus a bathing suit.
Any shorts are appropriate as long as they can last the whole season.
People were canoe tripping long before the development of new fabrics such as polyester and polypropylene, which have become popular among staff and veteran campers. Those who wear them praise their ability to stay warm when wet and wick moisture away from the skin on cold, rainy days. They also dry phenomenally fast. Most people prefer to wear mid-weight long underwear. Brands include Patagonia, Capilene, Helly Hercules, and REI, to name a few.