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Think list-writing is for ninnies? It’s not—even Shackleton made a packing list. Since you probably don’t want to snort through every boat-packing link on the internet, we came up with a list for your multiday kayak trip. We also provide helpful tips and answers to such questions as, "Can I portage my kayak with all my gear inside it?" and, "How do I poo when I’m not supposed to leave any waste behind?"
Steer clear of cotton, especially when you’re on the ocean or in humid weather (it’ll never dry).
Don’t decide that looking smokin’-hot in a bikini-top (or bare-chest) is more important than protecting your skin (skin cancer and wrinkly alligator-skin are no fun).
Dry Bag for tent, clothes, gear, food:
To compress as much as possible, invest in a bag with an air valve like the Granite Gear or SealLine (complete with fancy window)
For a tapered bag (tapered end works well with space in bow or stern of sea kayak) that keeps gear dry and has an inflatable safety portion, go for something like the Pacific Outdoor Dry Bag
A touring kayak will handle a waterproof deck bag (Harmony) so sunscreen, snacks, and maps are easy to grab
Tips:
A wet sleeping bag and soggy food make for a lame and often dangerous situation. Your backpacking stuff-sack won’t be sufficient for a kayak trip—invest in good dry bags. Fiberglass and Kevlar boats can have rough spots, so keep durability in mind too.
Attach all your dry bags and cases to the inside of your kayak (rope plus D-rings and seat bars). This way you won’t send a dry-bag SOS to the world if you capsize. But don’t have tons of excess rope either—entanglement during capsize is not the way to go down.
Don’t carry/portage your kayak when it’s loaded down with gear. It puts too much strain on the hull.
PFD: What if you get knocked out by flying debris or really bad paddling form? Always wear a PFD. Jackets have come a long way since the orange around-the-neck horseshoe ones you used on your Grandpa’s fishing skiff. Stohlquist, NRS, and Extrasport jackets are actually quite comfortable.
If you’re doing whitewater, consider a jacket with a rescue haul loop, plus a helmet and other safety padding (for elbows, etc)
Bilge Pump: small but mighty, and priceless if you tip
Map: a large-scale topo map that’s either waterproof or inside a waterproof case
Compass
Headlamp, waterproof flashlight, and a flashing light in case you’re caught on the open water at night
Whistle
Tips:
Check BLM and national forest websites and get to know what wildlife will be around where you camp (bears, mosquitoes), or if you should expect dolphin-company during island trips and would subsequently punch yourself for not bringing binoculars or a camera.
Leave a detailed trip description (that includes an estimate of when you should be back) with a friend.
It’s a good idea to have an overnight survival kit in your kayak all season—something with a bottle of water, energy bar, lighter, small first-aid kit, synthetic underwear, hat, wool socks, and a space blanket. After your trip, leave a small sack with these items in your kayak.
Tent, or if the weather’s warm, footprint-and-fly setup, or tarp with a light mosquito net
If you’re on a river, look for creeks along the way that might be less silty (where you can purify water more easily).
Don’t forget to factor in both drinking and cooking water.
Here's the diagram of how your boat should be packed.
Start with this packing list and add anything else you need.
food
paddle shirt, jacket, shorts, pants
sun hat
sunglasses
extra socks
towel
water shoes
spray skirt
dry bags, small dry cases
rope for attaching dry bags
life jacket
bilge pump
throw bag, paddle float
whistle
knife
first aid kit
map
compass
headlamp, flashlight
camera/binoculars
tent
sleeping pad
sleeping bag
stove
cookware
utensils
matches/lighter
water
water filter
poo bag
sunscreen
polarized sunglasses, extra pair if possible
spare paddle or blades
extra set of car keys
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