Good quality rain gear is also critical in the rain forest. Fuel for cook stoves or bear repellent cannot be brought in by plane or ferry, these items can be purchased locally. Food items should be compact and nourishing. These are available free of charge through GBNP or Sea Otter Kayak. You should plan your travel with the tides where possible.
Smaller tides do make travel possible anytime.
Paddlers can cover 10 miles a day on average. Many factors can affect this range. Physical conditioning, the type of trip, weather, and tides and currents. Water is usually available from many streams that run from mountainsides. In planning your trip the vessel regulation map shows areas where the Park Service has restricted boats and visitors due to wildlife.