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| Written by Administrator |
| Tuesday, 15 April 2008 16:32 |
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Here's a checklist that'll take you from the whitewater to the sea.. But only take what you need, you'll be the one paddling it all...
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
The Kayaker ( Clothing ) Personal Accessories 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 Head Gear 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 Hands and Feet Gear 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 Body Gear 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
Camp Life Camp essentials 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 Camp extras 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
Camp Food Snacking Dried fruit and jerky Granola bars / trail mix Cooking 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 Food Cooler and food ( adequate supply ) Tea and Coffee Sugar Cleanup Extra heavy duty garbage bags Dish soap Resealable plastic bags Pot scrubber/dish towel
Emergency Rescue 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 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 Repair Waterproof repair kit Duct tape Tool kit Spare parts Material to patch hull Nuts and bolts to fit boat parts Manuals where necessary
Other Trip Planning 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
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 April 2008 05:56 |
