| KAYAKING CHECKLIST |
| (all kayaking and camp gear will be provided)s |
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| SEA KAYAK: |
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Paddle (plus one take-apart paddle for every
party of two) |
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Paddle - leash |
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Spray-Deck/skirt |
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One appropriately sized PFD (Lifejacket) per
person |
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Paddle-Float (self-rescue) |
| Pump or bailer |
| Whistle (on PFD) |
| Sponge |
| Mooring line for securing kayak
to shore |
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| CAMP: |
| Tent (freestanding, with
rain-fly, plenty of stakes and tie-down lines |
| Sleeping pad (Thermarest) |
| Sleeping Bag (appropriate rating
for spring and summer to avoid bulk) |
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| CLOTHING: |
| All clothing should be synthetic
(Polypro, Capilene etc., since this material does not hold
moisture and dries very fast) |
| Paddling Jacket with hood
(breathable ore Gore Tex is very comfortable) |
| Raingear: Jacket and Pants
(Jacket could be used as Paddling Jacket if breathable) |
| Fleece-Jacket (for warmth around
camp) |
| Fleece-Vest (additional warm
layer) |
| Two pair of long hiking pants
(one pair in Emergency Dry Bag) |
| Two pair of long underwear (one
pair in Emergency Dry Bag) |
| Two pair of briefs and t-shirt
(one pair in Emergency Dry Bag) |
| Two sweatshirts (with hood if
available) |
| One light long sleeve fast dry
shirt |
| Four pair of socks |
| Toque and hat (for cold and
sun/rain protection) |
| One pair of fleece gloves |
| One pair of cycling gloves
(great blister prevention) |
| Sandals or light camp shoes |
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| COLD WATER PROTECTION: |
| Wetsuit or Dry-Suit |
| Neoprene booties |
| Neoprene socks |
| CHOTA mukluks (best waterproof
Neoprene boots available) |
| Neoprene gloves (if cold hands
are a problem) |
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| MISCELLANEOUS: |
| Small shaving / toilet kit |
| Sunglasses with cord |
| Insect repellent |
| Water bottle |
| Head-Lamp (plus spare batteries) |
| Dry Bags (15 litre size for easy
storage in narrow kayak hulls, except one 20 litre dry bag for
sleeping bag |
| Zippered Duffel Bag (very light
- for hauling gear up to camp) |
| Fishing Gear ??? (the bare
minimum of lures, with a hand-line or telescopic rod |
| "SWISS ARMY KNIFE" or
"LEATHERMAN" multi purpose knife |
| BINOCULARS !!! |
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| We provide single kayaks for each participant. We also provide expedition quality tents, in excellent condition. Two people may share a large "3-person" tent, or we provide a "2-person" tent as a private one-person-shelter. |
