While the Grand Marais area offers a number of excellent full-service outfitters for the BWCA, we specialize in helping people who need just a few items to rent – such as daytrippers, visitors to the area, and people looking to try out a new sport without committing to a bunch of expensive gear. Our rental gear goes hand-in-hand with our guided tours and retail offerings.
What We Offer
Camping Gear
- Marmot or Sierra Designs Tents
Two-Person :: $16/night
Three or Four-Person :: $18/night
- Kelty Tents
Two-Person :: $13/night
Four-Person :: $15/night
Six-Person :: $17/night
- Kelty Sleeping Bags :: $6/day
- Thermarest Ridge Rest Sleeping Pads :: $2/day
- Cooke Custom Sewing Portage Packs :: $6/day, depending on size
- Primus Single-Burner Camp Stoves :: $4/day (fuel extra)
- Bear-Resistant Barrels :: $4/day, add $3 for harness
- GSI Two-Person Cook Kit :: $3/day
Paddling Gear
- Langford Prospector 16’6” Ultra Light Kevlar Canoe :: $45/day
- Langford Prospector 17’4” Ultra Light Kevlar Canoe :: $45/day
- Langford Nahanni 16’5“ Ultra Light Kevlar Canoe :: $45/day
- Langford Northwind 17’10” Ultra Light Kevlar Canoe :: $45/day
- Wilderness Systems Tsunami 140 Sea Kayak :: $40/day
- Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 Sea Kayak :: $40/day
- Wilderness Systems Northstar Tandem Sea Kayak :: $50/day
- Boreal Designs Esperanto Tandem Sea Kayak :: $50/day
- Paddles :: included with canoe or kayak rental, or $3/day separately
- Life Jackets :: included with canoe or kayak rental, or $2.50/day separately
Fishing Gear
- Fly Fishing Kick Boat Package (Pontoon with Rod/Reel, Boots, Waders, PFD and Fins) :: $55/day
- Fly Fishing Pontoon, PFD and Fins Only :: $40/day
- Rod and Reel with Boots and Waders :: $35/day
- Boots and Waders Only :: $20/day
- Rod and Reel Only :: $20/day
For more information please contact us. If you know when you will be here, you can reserve gear in advance, via email. (Reservations require a non-refundable deposit of 50%. This fee will be deducted from the final cost of your rental. )
Thursday • April 22, 2010 • by admin
Looking for a place to pick up your BWCA permit? Choose Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply! We’re convenient to the Gunflint Trail, and also offer the opportunity to stop in and check out some great gear. You can even rent a wide variety of items from us – including tents, sleeping bags, portage packs, and more – plus Langford canoes. Permits will be available for pick-up beginning in early June, once the store is open. You can make your reservation online here.
Thursday • April 1, 2010 • by admin
Grand Marais draws a wide variety of visitors, with diverse interests – probably because the region offers excellent options for just about everyone. Here’s just a snapshot of the activities you can choose from:
For the artist. Grand Marais is known for its art community, with local landmarks like the North House Folk School and other local galleries. Artist’s Point has been a source of inspiration for many of these folks, and is a beloved landmark for locals and visitors alike. To get there, walk down Broadway Avenue to the Coast Guard parking lot, and follow the signs down the short trail. It’s a quick little trip, but something that shouldn’t be missed when you visit.
For the scenery-loving driver. If you prefer to take in more scenery, check out the Gunflint Trail. This 58-mile paved road will lead you through Superior National Forest, and past the Boundary Waters Canoe Area toward Canada. It’s beautiful all year round, and offers opportunities for you to park and hike, or simply drive and enjoy. To get there, follow Hwy 61 to County Road 12 (aka the Gunflint Trail).
For the history buff. Step back into the past at Grand Portage National Monument, where you will learn about the historic 8.5 mile portage that brought fur traders to the headquarters of the North West Fur Company in the late 1700s. Costumed interpreters portray the daily life of Voyageurs, giving you insight into life at this once-bustling trading post. The village of Grand Portage is located just off Hwy 61, about 35 miles north of Grand Marais.
For the outdoor enthusiast. The Superior Hiking Trail is ranked among the top hiking trails in the country, and extends over 235 miles along Lake Superior, from the far northeast corner of Minnesota down to Duluth. Waterfalls, mountain peaks, and valleys dot the landscape, and loop-style hikes for all skill levels abound. The trail offers everything from hiking to fishing and camping, all surrounded by some of the best scenery Minnesota has to offer. There are trailheads every 5-10 miles along the trail – some recommended entry points near Grand Marais include the Cascade River State Park and the Kadunce River.
For the golfer. Twenty minutes south of Grand Marais is one of Minnesota’s top golf courses – Superior National at Lutsen. If you want to experience golfing like you never have before, with 27 holes overlooking Lake Superior, this daytrips is for you. Many other adventures are available nearby, in the Lutsen Mountain area. Just ask our staff when you are in town, if you’d like to learn more.
Wednesday • March 31, 2010 • by admin
For decades, Langford Canoes have been known as the finest canoe available on the Canadian market. These days, they’re extending their reach into the US. Interested in learning more? You can test-paddle these canoes at several locations in Minnesota, including Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply. You can even rent one here, and take it out for the entire day!
Stone Harbor’s parent company, Fall River Trading, began importing these canoes in 2009 in order to offer a level of quality beyond what is available on the US market today. While there are a number of strong brands here, none can match the workmanship of a Langford canoe. The master craftsmen at Langford have been refining their designs for decades, keeping what works and improving whenever possible – whether it’s through new technology or stronger/lighter/better materials.
We’d love to give you the option to try a Langford, and experience the difference for yourself. Give us a call at 218-387-3136 or email us today to set up a time to come in for a test paddle, or to arrange for a full-day rental.
