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General | Clothing & Accesories | Toiletries | First Aid Kit | Electronics | Camping Gear Cooking Gear | Survival Gear
This list represents much more than one would normally take on a canoeing or kayaking trip. You decide which items are relevant to your trip.
General Canoeing & Kayaking Gear
- Canoe or Kayak
- Spare Paddle w/Lanyard
- Bilge Pump or Bailer
- Tow Rope
- Paddle Floats
- Kayak Cockpit Cover
- Large Sponge for Bailing
- Float Line
- Throw Rope (Bag)
- Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
- Carabineers
- Pulleys
- Repair Kit
- Dry Bag
- Bungee Cords
- River Knife
Clothing & Accessories | back to the top
- Proper Shoes/Sandals
- Hat or Safety Helmet
- Lifejacket or Life Vest
- Wet Suit
- Swim Suit
- Waterproof Breathable Jacket
- Waterproof Breathable Pants
- Underwear
- Pants
- Shirts
- Socks
- Neoprene Gloves
- Waterproof Watch
- Sunglasses w/ Strap
- Extra Dry Clothing
- Windbreaker Jacket
Toiletries | back to the top
- Prescription Medicines
- Hydrocortisone Cream
- Shower Shoes/Flip Flops
- Towels/Washcloth
- Tooth Brush/Tooth Paste/Mouthwash/Floss
- Soap/Shampoo
- Antibacterial Wipes/Hand Sanitizer
- Deodorant
- Razor/Shaving Cream
- Comb/Brush
- Mirror
- Toilet Paper
- Foot Powder
- Moisturizing Lotion (Unscented)
- Nail Clippers
- Shower bag or 5 Gallon Bucket
- Feminine Products
- Camping Shower/Shower Pump
- Sunscreen/Lip Balm
- Bug Repellant
- Tissues
First Aid Kit | back to the top
- Aspirin/Non-Aspirin Pain Relievers
- Sunscreen
- Adhesive Bandages
- Sterile Gauze Bandages
- Sterile Roller Gauze
- Medical Tape
- Razor Blade
- Anti-Histamine
- First Aid Guide Book
- Elastic Bandages
- Safety Pins
- Snake Bite Kit (for known species in area camping)
- Bee Sting Kit
- Neosporin/Bacitracin
- Tweezers
- Saline Eye Wash
- Needle and Silk Floss Thread
- Scissors
- Cotton Swabs
- Antacid
- Poison Ivy Cream
- Hydrocortisone Cream
- Large Flexible Bandages
- Cold Pack
- Diamox - For Altitude Sickness
- Dramamine - For Seasickness
- Alcohol Swabs
- Antiseptic Wipes
- Ammonia Inhalants (Smelling Salts)
- Butterfly Strips
- Cavit -Temp. Filling Material for Lost Fillings
- Microshield (Lightweight mouth shield for giving CPR)
- Gel Bandage for Blisters
- Moleskin or Mole Foam
- Laxative
- SAM Splint
- Thermometer
- 1oz. Bottle of Syrup of Ipecac
- Anaphylaxis Kit, Epi Pen Tongue Depressors
- Corn Starch (For Heat Rash)
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Eye Drops
Electronics | back to the top
- Cell Phone & Charger
- 2-way Radios/Walkie-Talkies w/ Chargers
- AM/FM Radio
- Flashlight
- Camera and/or Camcorder
- Headlamp
- Alarm Clock
- GPS Unit
- Mini-tape recorder
- Laptop/PDA
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
- Satellite Phone (if camping extremely remote area)
Camping Gear | back to the top
- Tent & Ground Cover
- Tent stakes
- Tarp/Canopy
- Bivy Sack - Waterproof Bottom, Breathable Top
- Lanterns w/ Extra Mantles
- Sleeping bags & Mats
- Pillows
- Portable Tables/Chairs
- Rope
- Axe/Hatchet
- Portable Shovel
- Chain Saw, Fuel/Oil, Sharpener
- Thermometer
- Portable Heater
- Tree limb loppers
Cooking Gear | back to the top
- 5 Gallon Water Jug
- Insulated Coolers/Ice
- Drinks/Snacks
- Stove with Fuel/Propane
- Waterproof Matches/Lighter
- Charcoal/Firewood/Buddy Burner
- Campfire Grill/BBQ Grill
- Fire starters/Newspaper
- Tablecloth/Clips
- Plates & Bowls/Paper Plates & Bowls
- Silverware/Plastic Silverware
- Heavy-duty Aluminum Foil
- Paper Towels
- Trash Bags
- Dish Soap/Rags/Towels
- Measuring Cups
- Cooking Oil
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- Food Storage Containers
- Potholders/Oven Mitts
- Pots & frying pans w/ Lids
- Cooking Utensils
- Skewers/Grill Forks
- Can Opener/Bottle Opener
- Folding Camp Table
- Mugs/Paper Cups
- Mixing Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Plastic Bags
- Napkins
- Dish pan
- Scrub Pad/Brillo
- Seasonings/Sugar/Flour/Condiments
Survival Gear | back to the top
- Compass
- Pocket Knife
- Canteen/Water Bottle
- Whistle
- Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
- Local Emergency Service Phone Numbers
- Location of Nearest Medical Help
- Fire Starter/Waterproof Matches/Lighter
- Knife & Sharpener
- Emergency Space Blanket
- Water Filter/Tablets
- Signal Mirror
- Chem-lites
- Survival Signal Strobe
- Flare Gun
- Florescent Signal Pane
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