Kayaking Gear

Kayak Essentials

Kayak

Paddle (with drip rings)

Paddle Float and Rescue Stirrup

Paddle leash / leg leash or "life line"

Spray Skirt

Bilge pump and sponge

Waterproof deck bag for storing essentials

Marine knife (attached to your Kayak)

Bungy cords or net

Nylon cord (50 feet)

Prussiks and Carabiners

Throw Bag

Strobe light for dusk or night

Mini waterproof flashlight

Waterproof Digital Camera

Kayak Accessories

Travel Cover/Pod

Kayak Travel Lock

Hard-shelled dry boxes

Mesh Duffel Bags

Dry Bags

Back Band

CMI Micro Pulley

Drift Chute

Waterproof Overboard bag

Pump battery if applicable

Sea anchor for extreme wind conditions

Float bags for an extra measure of safety

Collapsible spare paddle

Waterproof GPS

Waterproof Compass

Waterproof Binoculars

Weather radio

Map / Navigation Chart in waterproof case

Current tide tables

Topographical map in a clear waterproof case

Personal Floatation Device

Waterproof watch

Sunglasses/Sunscreen

Marine knife (attached to your PFD) and multi tool

Drinking water in waterproof container

Waterproof case for glasses and sunglasses

Insect repellent

Snorkel and mask

Small waterproof bags

Moisturizing lotion

Personal Dry Bag

Money in waterproof wallet

Proper Training

Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel & fins)

Batteries

Waterproof Backpack

Dry food (power bars, jerky..)

Gatorade

Helmet ( for surfing, rock gardens & seacaves )

Nose Plug

Toque / insulated hat

Head net

Sunglasses with strap

Helmet Liner

Face Mask

Neoprene hood

Bandana ( 2 )

Sun Hat

Headlamp / Flashlight

Foot braces

Wading Footwear

Neoprene Booties

Tennis shoes

Socks – 2 pairs (3 for long trips)

Paddling shoes or wet suit booties

Camp / hiking shoes or all-terrain sandals

Warm gloves for around camp

Neoprene Gloves or Pogies

Gloves/Mitts

Paddling Gloves

Waterproof mitts

Wicking Top and/or Long Underwear (tops/bottoms)

Polyester long- and short sleeve shirts

Polyester underwear of different weights

Nylon or polyester shorts and/or pants

Undershorts (and bra) – 2 (3 for long trips)

Long Sleeve Shirt (for sun protection)

Dry Top or Drysuit

Wet suit jacket and pants or shorts

Bathing suit or quick drying shorts/pants

Fleece Pants/Tops

Fleece, Polartec or wool sweater

Paddling shorts and jacket

Warm Paddling Clothes (NOT COTTON)

Down jacket (or warm sweater)

Rain suit (jacket and pants)

Neoprene Farmer John

Nylon Jacket or Drytop

Wind Jacket accessable

Fleece or Polartec jacket

Yellow Jackets/"Space Pogies"

Winter Coat

Camping Permits (if needed)

Tent, Tarp, or Bivy sack

Compact tent with rainfly

Tent stakes

Rope (nylon, 50’)

Tarp and large orange garbage bags

Ground Sheet

Rain or Shade Canopy

Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack)

Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit

Pillow

Backpacking stove and fuel (butane is typical)

Lighter or Matches in waterproof container

Fire starter

Fire Wood and Kindling

Axe

Survival kit

Candles

Pocket Knife / multi-tool

Tent broom

Saw

Needlenose Pliers

Folding Shovel

Compass

Ditty bags (stuff bags)

Rubber bands

Barometer

Funnel

Lantern

Thermometer

Sun Shower

Chair

Flashlight

Spare Batteries & Bulb

Watch or Alarm Clock

Wash basin

Garbage Bags

Weather Radio

The Camper

Dry pack for side adventures

Casual town clothes

Hand Sanitizer

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Soap (biodegradable or white unscented)

Personal medications

Hand and body lotion

Feminine hygiene

Toiletries (including toilet paper)

Lip balm

Quick drying towel

Hair brush

Insect repellent

Compact mirror

Spare Prescription Glasses, Contacts

Book

Pencil & pad of paper

Mini chess set

Mini cribbage set

Checkers set

Notebook and Pencil

Deck of Cards

Bird / sea life guidebooks

Dried fruit and jerky

Granola bars / trail mix

Water, water Treatment or Filter

Water-purification tablets

Portable Table

Stove and Fuel

Pots / Pans & Holders/grippers

Can Opener

Cutting Board

Strainer

Spices

Aluminum Foil

Cooking and Eating Utensils

Cup, plate, fork, knife, spoon, bowl

Bag for hanging food

Cooler and food ( adequate supply )

Tea and Coffee

Sugar

Extra heavy duty garbage bags

Dish soap

Resealable plastic bags

Pot scrubber/dish towel

Throw bag

Emergency Float Line

Z-Drag Rescue Equipment (for whitewater paddling)

Tow rope - Rescue Vest or Tow Belt

Waterproof EPBIRB

Sat phone or Cell phone in waterproof bag or Waterproof VHF

Whistle

air horn

Signal mirror and flares

Bilge Pump or Bailer

Extra Paddle

Knife/Multi-Tool

o Bear Spray (if out in Bear Country)

Dye marker

First Aid kit in water-proof bag or container. Check regularly

Band-Aids and adhesive bandage

Antibiotics and antibiotic ointment

Antiseptics

Tylenol or Aspirin

Benadryl

Tincture of Benzoin

Maalox tablets (or equivalent)

Merthiolate

Sterile gauze pads

Roller gauze

Nonadherent dressing

One-inch adhesive tape

Steristrips

Ace wrap

Large compress

Moleskin

Second Skin

Tweezers

Bandage scissors

Irrigation syringe

Low-reading thermometer

SAM splint

Space blanket

Pencil and emergency report form

Emergency Phone Numbers and money for a phone call

Clothing

Sting aid to relieve the pain of man-o-war or jellyfish stings

Antihistamine tablets

Necessary needles

Tensor wrap

Sewing kit

Medicines

Emergency blanket

Emergency snacks

Waterproof repair kit

Duct tape

Tool kit

Spare parts

Material to patch hull

Nuts and bolts to fit boat parts

Manuals where necessary

Trip Plan – left with a friend

Change of clothes (at the take-out point)

Car keys

Always go with a buddy, and tell some one who cares

Fishing

Fish Finder

Fish Scale

Tape Measure

Fillet Knife

Sharpener

Clippers

Fish clip

Fishing Vest

Eyeglass Retainer

Fishing gear and license

Gaff and/or Net

Pliers