Gear List This list is for: ¢ Day paddle ¢ Cruise ¢ Overnight paddle ¢ __________

Essentials ¢ p Kayak ¢ p Hatch covers/lids ¢ p Floatation ¢ p Paddle ¢ p Spray skirt ¢ p PFD ¢ p Whistle ¢ p Float plan ¢ p Bilge pump ¢ p ________________ Paddling Gear ¢ p Sponge ¢ p Spare paddle ¢ p Tow line / heaving line ¢ p Contact tow line ¢ p Rescue knife ¢ p Paddle float ¢ p Inflatable device ¢ p Sling ¢ p Sea anchor ¢ p Deck bag ¢ p Helmet ¢ p Cockpit cover ¢ p Paddle leash ¢ p _______________ Navigation ¢ p Chart ¢ p Tide & current tables ¢ p Chart case ¢ p Deck compass ¢ p Hand-held compass ¢ p Waterproof watch ¢ p Binoculars ¢ p Weather radio ¢ p GPS ¢ p Navigation tools ¢ p Waterproof notebook ¢ p ________________ Repair Kit ¢ p Duct Tape ¢ p Epoxy ¢ p Spare batteries/bulbs ¢ p Multi-tool ¢ p Cord ¢ p Lighter ¢ p Rudder spares ¢ p Needle and thread ¢ p Sea sealer ¢ p Wire

Signaling ¢ p Whistle ¢ p Cell phone & case ¢ p VHF & case ¢ p Aerial flares ¢ p Hand-held flares ¢ p Signal mirror ¢ p Flashlight ¢ p Smoke ¢ p Chemical light sticks ¢ p Rescue banner ¢ p Dye marker ¢ p Strobe light ¢ p ______________ Paddling/Immersion Clothing ¢ p Wet suit ¢ p Dry suit ¢ p Neoprene hood ¢ p Neoprene gloves/pogies ¢ p Neoprene booties ¢ p _____________ Accessible Personal Gear ¢ p Glasses ¢ p Sunglasses ¢ p Eyeglass strap ¢ p Sunscreen ¢ p Lip balm ¢ p Bandana/towel ¢ p Water bottle/hydration system ¢ p Energy bars ¢ p _____________________ Clothing ¢ p Knit hat ¢ p Brimmed hat ¢ p Rain jacket ¢ p Rain pants ¢ p Rain hat ¢ p UV protective shirt ¢ p Paddling shoes ¢ p Synthetic undershirt ¢ p Synthetic long johns ¢ p Pile coat ¢ p Pile pants ¢ p Underwear ¢ p Socks ¢ p Swimsuit ¢ p Gloves ¢ p ___________________

Stowed Personal Gear ¢ p Wallet/pocketbook ¢ p Cash ¢ p Contact phone numbers ¢ p Float plan copy ¢ p Car keys ¢ p Medications ¢ p __________________ Shore Gear ¢ p Space blanket ¢ p Lighter ¢ p Knife ¢ p Bug dope ¢ p Tarp ¢ p Toilet paper ¢ p Trowel ¢ p Water filter ¢ p Water purification tablets ¢ p First aid kit ¢ p _________________ Pastimes ¢ p Fishing gear ¢ p Fishing license ¢ p Journal, pens, pencils ¢ p Book ¢ p Camera ¢ p Film ¢ p Batteries ¢ p Playing cards ¢ p __________________ Bivouac gear (minimum for unexpected overnight) ¢ p Bivi-bag ¢ p Candle/lantern ¢ p Hammock ¢ p Tarp ¢ p Fire starters ¢ p Cooking pot ¢ p Stove ¢ p Stove fuel ¢ p Water filter ¢ p Water purification tablets ¢ p Sleeping bag ¢ p Sleeping pad ¢ p Camp saw ¢ p __________________

Using this list

Make a copy of this list for each type of outing you’ll be taking. Create a master list by filling in the circle for each item that you’ll need for that outing. For gear that you carry that is not listed here, fill in one of the empty entry lines. Save these as master copies. Before an outing, make a copy of the appropriate master to use as a checklist for that outing. As you pack the gear for each circle marked, check the square next to it.

Sea Kayaker authorizes the copying of this list for personal use only. Any other use requires the written permission of Sea Kayaker Inc.