Paddling Checklists

Canoe Camping - Checklist

(Choose items that match your trip plans, the weather and the location)

Basic Canoeing Gear

Canoe

Compass

Paddle (1 per paddler)

Headlamp or flashlight.

Personal Flotation Device (1 per paddler)

Matches/ fire starter in waterproof container

Food

Sunglasses and sunscreen

Drinking water

Weather radio

First-Aid Kit

Signaling devices (whistle, mirror, flares)

Pocket knife

Emergency throwline

Map/charts in waterproof case

Additional Canoeing Gear (optional, but recommended)

Extra paddle (at least 1 per boat)

Tie-down line

Canoe chairs/back rests

Canoe repair kit or "ding stik" (epoxy putty)

Plastic bailer and large sponge for bailing

Float bags

Bow and stern painters (rope), 20 foot

Camping Gear

(Choose items to meet your trip needs--and the level of luxury desired)

Tent, tarp or bivy sack

Rainfly

Tent stakes

Ground cloth

Tent broom

Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack)

Compression sack

Sleeping pad

Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit

Extra nylon stuff sacks

Food (adequate supply for your trip)

Stove and fuel

Funnel

Collapsible water container

Storage Options

Backpack

Day/summit pack

Duffel bags

Dry bags

Duluth-style packs

Personal Items

Toilet paper

6" Plastic Trowel

Poop Tube

Lip balm (with sun protection)

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Small bath towel

Head net

Brush/comb

Bear Bag

50 Feet Of Rope

Cooking Items

Matches/lighter

Cook set, dishes

Cooking/eating utensils

Drinking cup

Pot grabber

Biodegradable soap

Pot scrubber/dish towel

Plastic garbage bags

Resalable plastic bags

Water filter/purifier

Water-purification tablets

Water bottle(s)

Lantern

Trash liners

Trash compactor bags

Resalable plastic bags (various sizes)

Hard-shelled dry boxes

Insect repellent

Trowel

Extras

Binoculars

Field guides

Camera and film

Notebook and pencil

Travel games

Watch/alarm clock

Weather radio

Repair/sewing kit

100-foot accessory cord

Axe/saw

Money

Photo ID

Camping/fire permits, if needed

Fishing License

Trip Plan (left with a responsible friend)

Car keys

"Take out bag" (food, water and clothing supplies left in car for end of trip)

Clothing

Quick-drying pants/shorts

Rain gear (jacket/poncho and pants)

Quick-drying swimsuit

Paddling spray

Jacket/pants

T-shirts

Sun/rain hat (with wide brim)

Long-sleeve shirts

Bandanna

Wicking long underwear (top and pants)

Fleece or wool hat

Fleece or wool sweater/sweatshirt

Fleece or wool gloves/mittens

Fleece or wool pants

Pogies or neoprene gloves

Clothing for extreme paddling conditions

Wetsuit top

Neoprene hood

Wetsuit bottoms

Drysuit

Farmer John-style wetsuit

Dry top

Neoprene shorts

Dry pants

Neoprene booties

Waterproof outermitts

Footwear

Wool or synthetic socks

Tennis shoes

Wicking liner socks

Sport sandals

Hiking boots/shoes