Boundary Waters Catalog

06/17/2026

We carry tools that make sense and make camp life easier.

Campfire Dragon The Campfire Dragon is a sure-fire way to get a fire going, and keep it going. It is a firestarter tool that allows the user to direct air exactly to the part of the fire that needs it. Whether you're in the backcountry or in your backyard, you won't want to be without it.

06/16/2026

Sitting by a campfire. Enough said.
Could be you...

photo Steve Piragis
Quetico

06/15/2026

Mondays are hungry days in the Boundary Waters. Stock up on some great meals and a couple of great books for your next trip. Photos by Tim Barton. Visit our beautiful bookstore space. 105 North Central, Ely, Minnesota. Where Great Books Find You!

We've got all your outfitting needs for rent and purchase including permits, canoes, gear, and routing included. We're here for you since 1979 and our guides are experienced, knowledgeable, fun and great cooks in the wild. Call our Outfitting Managers Drew, Adam and Tim Barton today and talk through your plans in person 1-800-223-6565. Never been to the Boundary Waters before? No problem, we'll put your feet and your paddle on the trail and water to the adventure of a lifetime that will have you and family and friends returning to this extraordinary wilderness time and time again :)

06/13/2026

Looks like Meat is back on the menu 🙂 Daily Rains are On and fire ban is off! Cook responsibly and enjoy your Boundary Waters Adventures this weekend! Photo Neale Moore and Jarred Wieser

06/12/2026

https://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com/ingram-book-company/boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness-eastern-region-6th-edition-206165

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Eastern Region 6th Edition by Louis Dzierzak The BWCAW is a world-renowned destination fro paddlers, offering endless opportunities for adventure in Minnesota's remote wilderness. Since 1979, this guide has been the trusted resource for navigating its waterways....

06/12/2026

https://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com/ingram-book-company/boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness-western-region-8th-edition-206166

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Western Region 8th Edition by Louis Dzierzak The BWCAW is a world-renowned destination for paddlers, offering endless opportunites for adventure in Minnesota's remote wilderness. Since 1978, this guide has been the trusted resouce for navigating its waterways an...

06/09/2026

Today's broken record... Things that just make sense in the outdoors. Gear that works from Piragis Northwoods Company and the Boundary Waters Catalog.

Outdoor Research - Boundary Waters Headnet OR Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet. For those rare times when nothing else will work, here's a headnet to keep all those pests out of your hair and off your neck. It's sized to fit over a hat and has a hoop to hold the fabric away from your face. Elasticized at....

06/09/2026

I'll just repeat this here... Man, oh, man the bugs are ruthless. Heat and rain and more heat is their J A M. Can't recommend these enough!

Original Bug Shirt Company - The Elite Bug Shirt   The Elite Bug Shirt is our most versatile and most popular mosquito protection.  Not just mosquito clothing, but protection from all biting insects, including: black flies, deer flies and horse flies.  Quick dry nylon combined with comfortable m...