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(Choose items that match your trip plans and the weather)
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Basic Kayaking Gear
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Kayak
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Compass
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Paddle
with drip rings
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Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs
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Personal Flotation Device
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Matches/firestarter in waterproof container
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Spray
skirt
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Sunglasses and sunscreen
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Paddle
float
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Weather
radio
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Bilge
pump
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Signaling devices (whistle, mirror, flares)
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Food
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Emergency throwline
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Drinking water
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Float
bags (if needed)
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First-aid kit
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Plastic
bags
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Pocket
knife
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Dry
bags
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Map/charts in waterproof case
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Additional Kayaking Gear (optional, but recommended)
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Extra
paddle (1 per kayak)
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Large
marine sponge for bailing
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Paddle
leash
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Kayak
repair kit or "ding stik"
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Storage Options
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Regular
trash bags (use alone, or as bag liners)
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Day/summit pack
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Trash
compactor bags (use alone, or as bag liners)
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Duffel
bags
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Resealable plastic bags (variety of sizes)
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Nylon
stuff sacks
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Dry
bags
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Hard-shelled dry boxes
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Camping Gear
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Tent,
tarp or bivy sack
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Cook
set, dishes
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Rainfly
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Cooking/eating utensils
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Tent
stakes
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Drinking cup
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Ground
cloth
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Pot
grabber
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Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack)
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Biodegradable soap
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Compression sack
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Pot
scrubber/dish towel
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Sleeping pad
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Water
filter/purifier
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Sit pad
or sleeping pad chair kit
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Water-purification tablets
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Food
(adequate supply for your trip)
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Water
bottle(s)
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Stove
and fuel
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Collapsible water container
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Funnel
Matches/lighter
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Lantern
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Personal Items
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Toilet
paper
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Insect
repellent
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Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Other
personal toiletry items
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Small
bath towel
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Head
net
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Brush/comb
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Trowel
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Lip
balm (with sun protection)
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Other/Extras
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Binoculars
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Axe/saw
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Field
guides
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Money
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Camera
and film
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Photo
ID
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Notebook and pencil
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Camping/fire permits, if needed
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Travel
games
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Fishing
License
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Watch/alarm clock
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Trip
Plan (left with a responsible friend)
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Weather
radio
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Car
keys
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Repair/sewing kit
100-foot accessory cord
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"Take
out bag" (food, water and clothing supplies left in car for
after your trip)
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Kayaking Clothing
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Quick-drying pants/shorts
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Rain
gear (jacket/poncho and pants)
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Quick-drying swimsuit
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Paddling spray jacket/pants
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T-shirts
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Sun/rain hat (with wide brim)
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Long-sleeve shirts
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Bandanna
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Wicking
long underwear (top and pants)
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Fleece
or wool hat
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Fleece
or wool sweater/sweatshirt
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Fleece
or wool gloves/mittens
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Fleece
or wool pants
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Kayak
pogies or neoprene gloves
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Clothing for Extreme Paddling Conditions
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Wetsuit
top
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Neoprene hood
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Wetsuit
bottoms
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Drysuit
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Farmer
John-style wetsuit
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Dry top
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Neoprene shorts
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Dry
pants
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Neoprene booties
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Waterproof outermitts
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Footwear(Men's/Women's/Kids')
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Sport
sandals
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Hiking
boots
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Trail
shoes
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Synthetic or wool socks
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Knee-high rubber boots
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Wicking
liner socks
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