Canoe Compass Paddle (1 per paddler) Headlamp or flashlight. Personal Flotation Device (1 per paddler) Matches/ firestarter 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 caseAdditional 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 footCamping 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 containerStorage Options
Backpack Day/summit pack Duffel bags Dry bags Duluth-style packsPersonal Items
Toilet paper Lip balm (with sun protection) Toothbrush and toothpaste Small bath towel Head net Brush/combCooking items
Matches/lighter Cook set, dishes Cooking/eating utensils Drinking cup Pot grabber Biodegradable soap Pot scrubber/dish towel Plastic garbage bags Resealable plastic bags Water filter/purifier Water-purification tablets Water bottle(s) Lantern Trash liners Trash compactor bags Resealable plastic bags (various sizes) Hard-shelled dry boxes Insect repellent Trowel 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 Kayak pogies or neoprene glovesClothing for extreme paddling conditions
Wetsuit top Neoprene hood Wetsuit bottoms Drysuit Farmer John-style wetsuit Dry top Neoprene shorts Dry pants Neoprene booties Waterproof outermittsFootwear
Wool or synthetic socks Tennis shoes Wicking liner socks Sport sandals Hiking boots/shoes