Highland Backpacking Trail
Canadian Shield
35 km
Distance
2-3 days
Duration
Moderate
Rain
Mud + roots
Terrain
The Head Lake leg is relentlessly muddy and boggy — boardwalks help but expect soaked, filthy boots
What matters for gear
8 categoriesRanked 0–100 from this trail's conditions · 8 matched to live deals.
Bug-proof shelter (mesh inner / net)
Not yet matched100Head net/bug suit + permethrin-treated clothing; pick breezy lakeside sites.
Head net + repellent + treated clothing
Not yet matched100Head net/bug suit + permethrin-treated clothing; pick breezy lakeside sites.
Gaiters
Not yet matched66Waterproof boots + gaiters and trekking poles for balance.
Waterproof boots
Deal found65Waterproof boots + gaiters and trekking poles for balance.
Food storage (bag/rope or canister)
Not yet matched60Bear hang kit or canister/Ursack; pack odour-proof bags, spray optional.
Camp shoes / sandals
Deal found58Waterproof boots + gaiters and trekking poles for balance.
Trekking poles
Deal found56Grippy boots with ankle support and trekking poles ('a life-saver on this trail').
Rain pants
Deal found51Waterproof shell + pack liner; dry-bag the sleep system.
Best current deals for this trail
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Men's Pedroc 2 Shoes
Waterproof footwear
Latulippe
$133$190
30% OFFFlowt Sandals - Women's
Camp shoes
SAIL
$83$165
50% OFFKomperdell Erlkonig Carbon Trail Running Poles - Unisex
Trekking poles
MEC
$280$400
30% OFFMEC Synergy Gore-Tex Alpine Pants - Men's
Rain pants
MEC
$200$400
50% OFF
Roc Sloper Proof Jacket - Women's
Rain shell
The Last Hunt
$221$651
66% OFF
Mythic G Down Hooded Jacket - Men's
Insulation layer
The Last Hunt
$327$630
48% OFF
Mythic 400 Down Sleeping Bag Left Zip - Regular -6C / 20F
Sleep system warmth
The Last Hunt
$563$840
33% OFF
Hilight 3-Person Tent
Storm worthy tent
The Last Hunt
$405$700
42% OFF
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