Suggested Gear List for:
Please read carefully:
This is the suggested gear list for this particular trip. Having the right gear is important to make it
the best possible experience for you. We
want you to have everything you will need to be comfortable, however, please be
aware we have limited space and weight capacity on this trip.
Storage/Packing Gear for Support Boat
The support boat has limited weight & space capacity.
Please limit your total weight for your duffle bag with camping gear
(except tent) to no more than 35 lbs. This will be stowed on the support boat. For
easy storage and packing on the support boat and to keep your gear dry, we will
provide one durable waterproof dry bag for each person for your duffle bag. We
will provide a separate dry bag for stowing of all tents. Anything overweight
or inappropriately packed must be carried on your kayak.
Day use items should be packed & carried on your kayak.
We also will provide a smaller day dry bag for use on your kayak.
PLEASE NO STEREOS, RADIOS, CELL PHONES OR WATCHES
Kayak – touring or
recreation kayak fine, no whitewater models
PFD with whistle
– it will be mandatory to wear during this trip, make
sure you have a comfortable well-fitted pfd
Boat light
(can be a simple flashlight to mount on the deck if we end up paddling
at night)
Cockpit
Cover
Sponge
Rope – (thin nylon
rope attached to your bow)
Nalgene water bottle or Camel-back system – we will
provide drinking water for refills
Waterproof
deck bag for easily accessible items
VHS Radio
Technical (optional)
Camera / chg / extra battery / extra cards
GPS (12 batteries) – (not necessary to bring your own
unless you like to keep track.)
Digital camera in water-proof housing or case, at minimum
two zip-lock bags (optional)
Journal
Pens (2)
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Camping
Tent with ground cloth
Small ground sheet or mat
Sleeping bag, liner
Thermarest or close cell sleeping pad (must
fit in dry bag)
Crazy creek chair
Head lamp / batteries
Pen knife
Insect repellent
Cleaning rag
SMALL musical instrument (optional)
Day supplies for deck bag
Sunglasses with croakies
Sun screen – (apply every two hours no matter what the label
says, bring plenty)
Bandana / Head protection
Insect Repellent
Camera in water-proof bag or two zip locks
Back up batteries for camera
Power bars – two a day
Snacks of your choice
Head lamp
Lip protection
Bungee cords
Paddling gloves (optional)
Clothing & Personal items (aim for light, water-proof layers, keep maximum skin
protection in place with long sleeves and long pants. You will get sunburned and dehydrated even in
October!)
Large-brimmed sun hat
Bathing suit (2)
Towel
Water shoes or neoprene booties
T-shirt
Long sleeve poly-pro shirt
Long quick-dry pants (2)
Quick drying long-sleeved shirts, preferably w/spf (2)
Socks (2)
Underwear
Raingear
Closed-toe shoes for camp site and some hiking on trip
Sweat shirt or fleece jacket and warm-up pants for camp
Prescription medications
Bring SMALL quantity of hygiene items including
biodegradable soap
Alcoholic beverages are not provided as part of the trip
& will not be carried as by the support boat. If desired, you must carry on
your boat (plastic or aluminum containers only)
We provide a major 1st Aid Kit, however we do recommend you bring your own preferred personal comfort drugs (Advil, Tylenol, Aspirin, Band-Aids, cold medicine).part of your gear
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