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Sea Kayak Expedition Packing List

by Zoe Newsam - 2005

 

Note: This is a "suggested" list of things to take - it's by no means exhaustive and is intended to be added to and adapted to your own needs!



Paddling Kit
Boat
Paddle & leash
Wellies / neoprene booties
Dry trousers
Cag
Hat / sun hat
Pogies / gloves
Spray deck
Buoyancy Aid with: Platypus Hoser, Flare & lightstick in drybag, whistle, compass, Paddlok key, munchy bars, waterproof camera, nose clip

Safety gear
Map & map case
Clip-on compass
VHF radio
Paddle Float
Towline
First Aid Kit
Repair Kit
Split paddles
Hand pump
Emergency dry bag: Para flare, Pinpoint flare, Handsmoke, Waterproof Epoxy, Emergency bivvy bag, spare VHF battery, handwarmers

Personal kit
Wallet
Mobile phone
Headtorch / spare batteries
Book
Midge net
Suncream
Sunglasses
Lipsalve
Vaseline

‘Kitchen’ Drybag
Stove
Fuel
Matches / lighter
Pans
Tin opener / knife
Cutlery
Plate(s) & Mug
Baby wipes
Biodegradeable soap
Tea bags / Hot chocolate / Cup-a-soup / Coffee
Rubbish bags

Clothes drybag
Paddling trousers
Paddling t-shirt
Paddling long-sleeved top
Campsite trousers, t-shirt
Underwear
Fleece
Warm hat
Nightwear

‘Bathroom’ Drybag
Washbag
Loo roll in plastic ziplock bag
Disposal bags
Travel towel
Baby wipes

Camping Gear
Tent
Sleeping bag & liner
Thermarest & pillow
Goretex bivvy bag
Shortwave radio

Food
Breakfast – X days +1
Lunch- X days +1
Dinner- X days +1
Beer / Wine
Snacks (dried fruit, muesli bars)

‘Warm’ Drybag
Spare fleece
Spare hat
Gloves
Warm socks
Balaclava

Miscellaneous
Water Carrier
Down jacket in drybag
Waterproof Jacket & Trousers
Trainers / Walking boots / Sandals
Kite / toys / games
Camera / and waterproof case or bag

 

To download a Word Document containing this, which you could personalise as needed, print and perhaps even laminate, click here.

 

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