Kayak Gear List

kayak paddle / spare paddle

PFD / whistle

bilge pump

paddle float

spray skirt

throw line

tie rope (i.e. tie down boat at night)

sponge

cushions x 2; under seat and thigh (S)

foam noodles; support legs in kayak (G)

marine radio

fog horn

GPS / compass

emergency signaling devices

kayak repair kit

leatherman multi-tool

map / charts / map bag

tide table

folding saw / work gloves

sunglasses

sunscreen

day food / water bottle

first-aid kit / duct tape

camera

plastic large boxes (in car at end of trip for wet gear)

binoculars

dry bags

net bags (carry drink cans)

ikea blue bags x 3, each boat

plastic bags (to transport any wet gear during trip)

cart

roof rack with ropes / straps / red flags

tent (hooks and string if on platform)

tarp

stove / fuel canisters

pots x 2

pocket knife, spoons, forks

coffee plunger

tin opener

plastic cutting board

water bags and plastic bottles (3 litres a day per person)

scouring pad / bio dish detergent / tea towel

portable wash basin

lighter / bbq lighter

water pump / purification pill

bug juice

sunscreen

utility rope (food hang)

fire starter

tupperware (food storage)

bear spray

day pack

laundry stuff sack

sleeping bag / sleeping bag liner / pillow

thermorest / repair kit

headlamp

water bottle for boat

cup / bowl / spoon / fork

reading glasses / ereader/ ipod

pen / paper

folding chair

bug head net

toiletries * (see detailed list below)

kayak boots

footwear that can get wet (flip flops, crocs)

study footwear / sandals (Keens) / running shoes

paddle jacket / dry suit / paddle neoprene shorts

sunhat / sun visor / sun glasses

paddle gloves / pogies

rain jacket / rain pants

wicking tshirts x 2 (base layer not cotton)

long sleeved over layer

long sleeved shirt (sun protection)

fleece / down jacket

toque / gloves for warmth

shorts / long pants

long underwear

socks x 2 / underwear

bathing suit / rash guard / swim goggles

mask / snorkel

bandana / towel with loop to hang from branch

change of clothes (in car for end of trip)

comb / brush

hand cream / lip balm

toothbrush / floss / tooth picks

biodegradable soap / shampoo / body wipes

nail clippers

ear plugs

eye visor

mirror

toilet paper / hand sanitizer gel / plastic bag to put in used tp

folding scissors

sewing kit

3 litres per person per day