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Day Trip Kayak/Canoe
Check List©

This is just a "suggestion" list; trust us, we have never brought everything on it.
Much will depend on your weather forecast. Use your good judgement.

Toiletries
r sunscreen
r toilet paper & trowel & Ziplock bag(s)

Miscellaneous
r Daypack or fanny pack
r camera & film
r pocket knife with locking blade
r hiking stick
r pencil & paper
r binoculars
r body insect repellent

Food/Water
r water bottle or hydration system
r water (at least 2 qts. per person)
r snacks (almonds, peanut butter, power bar)
r lunch (protein & carbs)
r small trash bag (leave no trace!)

EMERGENCY GEAR
r *Coastguard approved personal flotation devices (PFD)
r *whistle (required by coastguard)
r medications
r *first aid kit
r *identification
r map
r compass
r rescue rope
r extra paddle
r space blanket

CLOTHING SUGGESTIONS (Check Weather)
r river sandals/shoes
r rain gear
r tee shirts (synthetic is best)
r sun hat
r wool/fleece layer
r hooded jacket/wind breaker
r long sleeve shirt
r shorts
r gloves
r bathing suit
r long pants
r bandannas
r sunglasses

MISCELLANEOUS
r Boat seat backs
r lg. sponge (to clean out canoe)
r hiking hammock
r camera (pls share your photos with us)
r flashlight w/extra batteries
r pocket knife
r pencil & paper
r binoculars
r therma rest or chair
r fishing gear
r bailer

 

* REQUIRED ON ALL WILDERNESS TREKKER EVENTS
* Out of consideration to others out to enjoy the wilderness, please keep clothing and equipment in low impact colors.
*EVERYTHING that won’t float should be secured to your boat before getting on river. Everything that cannot get wet needs to be containerized in dry bags or 5 gal. plastic buckets