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Gear Checklist and Preparedness

All checklist are immediately printable PDF files and are designed to be printable on a single sheet.
Alternatively, you may download an MS-Word version of the same checklist to make your personal additions.

Day Hike Checklist

Day Kayak Checklist

Sea Kayaker Magazine Checklist

Backpack Checklist

Backcountry Canoe Camping Checklist

Base Camping Checklist*

Waterproof Fire Starting Kit

*Base camping, sometimes called "Full Facility" or "family camping", usually, but not always, means you are able to drive to your site.  More often than not, the activities are "based" out of that camp and hence the term "base" camping.  If you are easily disturbed by noise we suggest you bring wax earplugs, might even need a sleeping mask. It seems every time we use a full facility park we are reminded of why we love to backcountry camp;