GEAR LIST FOR A MULTI-DAY CANOE CAMPING TRIP
Canoe Equipment
Canoe or kayak Paddle for each person and a spare, secured in boat Painters (ropes), 15 feet, at bow and stern Bailer (cut bottom off 2-litre bleach bottle) PFD (personal flotation device) for each person Whistle - attached to PFD Throw bag or 15 m. buoyant rope Repair kit Ropes for tying boats on cars and gear in the canoe Club's rescue kit Club's group first aid kit Sleeping Equipment Tent and fly Sleeping bags Therma-rests or foamies Rain tarp Personal Toothbrush/paste Soap/towel Sunglasses & sunscreen Safety strap for glasses Deodorant Brush/comb Medication Toilet paper Insect repellant Miscellaneous First aid kit Water bottle Flashlight Maps Plastic bags |
Clothing
Wet boots & neoprene socks or runners & wool/synthetic socks Extra footwear for in camp Rain jacket and pants Windbreaker Warm jacket and pants (not cotton) Shirts and fleece Hat with visor Underwear Lots of spare socks Spare set of dry clothing in a waterproof container Gloves Dry bags (waterproof) or duffel bags for storing gear in Cooking Gear Stove and fuel Cooking grate Lighters/matches and firestarting material Pots, frying pan, coffee pot Plates, cups and bowls Utensils and sharp knife Can opener and pot lifter Pot holders Wash basin Dish soap, dish cloth and towel Aluminum foil Food - bring extra in case trip is unexpectedly extended Water container - fill before leaving home Extras GPS Club's SPOT Camera/camcorder - in waterproof container Fishing rod & tackle Saw/axe Stools/lawn chairs Spare car keys |