Packing List
SPOT-this tracking device is not very expensive and provides a link to those at home following your route. It also has an emergency button to activate rescue if needed.
water-1 gallon per day per person. Pack in soft sided containers to take up less room in the holds.
Kayak-17' Expedition kayaks; 2 hard covered storage compartments.
Spray skirt, spray jacket
spare paddle
kayak pump if swamped
pfd
dry bags 10 liter
clothes bag-quick drying pants, bathing suit, noncotten clothes
food bag
1st aide bag
sleeping bag w/silk liner
kitchen bag-stove (buy a diffuser plate to distribute heat)
electronics/gadget bag
tent
thermorest pad
camp chair with back
mat to use at tent entrance
tarp 6X6
camera
binocular
leatherman tool
duct tape
hat with wide brim
paddling gloves
sun glasses
BUG SPRAY-deet
sunscreen
lip balm
Deck bag
GPS
area charts
weather radio or vhf marine radio