- Feathercraft folding kayak (with assembly instructions)
- Kayak backpack or large duffel
- Paddle (four-piece paddle fits in backpack)
- Paddle leash
- Flotation bags (or dry bags filled with gear)
- PFD with at least two pockets (with whistle attached)
- Spray skirt
- Sea sock
- Spare four-piece paddle (at least one spare per two paddlers)
- Maps in waterproof chart case
- Compass with mount (Ritchie SportAbout is lightweight and compact)
- Water bottle or hydration system
- Bilge pump
- Paddle float - for self-rescue
- Signaling devices (flares, dye marker, Rescue Laser Flare, etc.)
Other Essential Gear
- Deck bag
- Trip itinerary on laminated paper
- Tide and current tables
- Towing system (with at least 25 feet of line)
- Waterproof LED headlamp
- Knife (stored on PFD)
- VHF radio - waterproof
- Personal kayak repair kit - duct tape, emory cloth, AquaSeal, and a few Zip ties.
- Personal first aid kit and Rx medications
- Large 36-inch duffel for camping gear
- Small backpack or 24-inch duffel for carry-on bag
- Dry bags (for food, clothes, tent, sleeping bag, lunch and day gear)
- Cockpit cover
- Boat sponge
Paddling Clothes
- Dry suit or wet suit (with paddling anorak)
- Insulation
- Sun/rain hat with neck protection and a good chin strap
- Paddling footwear - technical paddling shoes
- Paddling gloves, mittens, or pogies
Camping Gear
- Bigger tent
- Better pillow
- Better torch
- Other gear (click here)
