Kayak
Checklist
All the gear you could possibly think of for the next kayak trip.
ESSENTIALS
- bandanna
- compass / GPS
- EpiPen ®
- first aid kit
- flashlight
- glasses | lens cloth
- glasses | reading
- glasses | reading | case
- glasses | safety
- glasses | sun
- glasses | sun | case
- glasses | sun | leash
- hand sanitizer
- insect repellent
- knife | multi-tool
- lighter (1)
- lip balm
- map
- map | case
- medication
- moleskin
- stuff sack | essentials
- sunscreen
- tape | duct
- toilet paper
- toilet paper | waterproof bag
- watch
- water | bottle
- water | bottle | insulation
- water | hydration bag
- water purifier | system
- water purifier | tabs
- whistle
CAMP
- axe
- bivouac bag
- carabineers
- chair
- hammock
- pee bottle
- pillow
- pillow | case
- rope | clothesline
- saw
- sleeping bag
- sleeping bag | stuff sack
- sleeping pad
- sleeping pad | repair kit
- tarp
- tarp | poles
- tarp | ropes
- tent
- tent | fly
- tent | foot print
- tent | guide ropes
- tent | pegs
- tent | poles
- tent | repair kit
- tent | stuff sack
TRAVEL
- dry bag | lots
- map | case | deck
- pack | deck
- pack | ditch kit
- pack | river bag
CLOTHING
- balaclava
- belt
- bra | sports
- gloves | fingerless
- gloves | fleece
- gloves | Gortex ®
- hat | bug
- hat | warm
- jacket | bug
- jacket | Gortex ®
- long john | bottom
- long john | top
- pants | bug
- pants | camp
- pants | Gortex ®
- shirt | long sleeve
- shirt | t (x2)
- shoes | camp
- shoes | camp | down
- shorts | hike
- socks | hike (x3)
- socks | liner (x2)
- stuff sack | clothing
- suspenders
- swim suit
- top | fleece | 100
- top | fleece | 200
- underpants (x3)
- CLOTHING – KAYAK
- hat | sun
- jacket | river
- paddle gloves | cold
- paddle gloves | warm
- pants | neoprene
- pants | quick-dry
- shirt | long sleeve | quick-dry
- shirt | neoprene
- shoes | water
- shorts | neoprene
- shorts | quick-dry
- socks | water
- suit | dry
- suit | farmer john
- suit | wet
KITCHEN
- bag | garbage | spares
- bag | zip-lock | spares
- bowl
- coffee pot/drip/press
- cooking | spatula
- cooking | spreader
- cork screw
- cup
- cutting board
- food | bag
- food | barrel
- food | barrel | carrier
- grater
- grill
- lighter (2)
- oven | Dutch
- pan
- pepper & salt
- plate
- pot
- pot | holder
- pot | scrubber
- rope | food bag
- salt & pepper
- shot glass
- soap | dish
- stove
- stove | fuel
- stove | windshield
- striker
- stuff sack | kitchen
- towel | dish
- utensils | knife, spoon & fork
- utensils | spork
- water | bucket
TOILETRIES
- bag | zip-lock
- cream | rash
- mirror
- sanitary napkins
- shovel | small
- soap | wash
- stuff sack | toiletries
- tooth | brush
- tooth | paste
- towel | wash
PERSONAL
- car key
- car key | spare
- confirmation | rental equip
- confirmation | reservation
- identification
- licence | fishing
- licence | hunting
- MedicAlert ®
- money
- passport
- permit | firearm
- travel duffle (left in car)
- wallet
CAMERA
- batteries
- box | waterproof
- camera | point & shot
- camera | SLR
- camera | video
- case | backpack
- floats | camera
- lenses
- memory cards
- tripod | full
- tripod | short
- video | lighting
- video | microphone
MISC
- alarm clock
- altimeter
- bear | banger
- bear | bells
- bear | spray
- binoculars
- book | guide
- book | read
- candle
- candle lantern
- dry bag | lots
- ear plugs
- fire starter
- firearm
- firearm | case
- firearm | rounds
- fishing gear
- flashlight | batteries
- flashlight | spare
- games | board
- games | playing cards
- glue | super
- knife | sharpener
- knife | spare
- lighter (3)
- notepad/pencil
- personal locater beacon
- phone | cellular
- phone | satellite
- radio | AM/FM
- radio | GMRS
- radio | weather
- repair kit | glasses
- repair kit | Gortex ®
- repair kit | sewing
- rope | extra
- scissors
- signal flares
- sleep mask
- stuff sack | spare
- thermometer
- trail marking tape
- warmers | hand
KAYAK
- cart | kayak
- flotation bags
- helmet
- kayak
- knife | river
- paddle
- paddle | float
- paddle | leash
- paddle | spare
- PFD
- pump | water
- repair kit | kayak
- rope | painters
- sail
- skirt
- sponge
- throw bag
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Checklists
A starting point ONLY. Don’t bring everything from the list, but rather cherry pick through them to see what you truly may need.
We have thought of everything (mostly), so you don’t have too.
Gear Lists
Dudley’s gear lists from past adventures. His gear choices continue to evolve as technology changes, fabric improve and tailored to ecosystems and seasons. See what he carried.
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