Canoeing & Kayaking Trip Checklist
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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
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  • 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

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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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