Plastic and rubber boats are modern inventions, are they primitive enough to be used in Wilderness?
Yes, the Wilderness Act does not prevent use of modern non-mechanized recreational equipment in Wilderness areas. Modern synthetic boats, paddles, boots, fishing poles, fishing line, clothing, backpacks, guns, bullets, saddles, tents, and other recreational equipment are used in designated Wilderness Areas across the country.
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