Canoe and kayak trips require as much planning and pre-trip preparation as a vacation; in fact, sometimes they require more. When you vacation, you can usually pick up a toothbrush at the front desk or the corner store. When you’re camping on sand bars in the middle of nowhere, that just isn’t possible.

The following general check list can be used on trips lasting two or more days. Here’s a helpful hint on meal planning – prepare each meal, on paper, for the entire trip. You’ll be able to include a good variety,  eliminate duplication  and make sure that you don’t leave at home that one  ingredient needed for that special meal.

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Tip: Print out this form and use for your next trip; click “File” , “Print”

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EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

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Canoe Essentials

Basic canoe equipment you will need for a one-day trip

Canoe

Paddles

PFD (life jacket), 1 per person

65 ft. throwline

Maps in waterproof case

Signaling devices

Flashlight or headlamp  and extra batteries and bulbs

First Aid Kit

Pocket knife

Matches in waterproof container and firestarter

Food

Drinking water

Canoeing/hiking clothing

Sunglasses and sunscreen

Required licenses, permits and I.D.

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Additional Canoeing Gear

Extra paddle

Canoe chair/back rest

Plastic bailer and large sponge for bailing

Bow and stern painter (rope), 20 ft.

Canoe repair kit and/or epoxy

Waterproof gear bags (dry bags)

Float bags

Extra plastic bags

Fishing gear

Duct tape

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Camping Clothing

Quick-drying pants/shorts

Quick-drying swimsuit

Sun hat (with brim)

Bandana

Waterproof jacket and pants

Waterproof sandals or booties

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Camping Gear

Select the items to fit your particular trip needs and the level of comfort that you desire

Tent, tarp or bivy sack

Ground cloth

Gear repair/sewing kit

Sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack

Sleeping pad/air mattress

Stove and fuel

Cook set, dishes and utensils

Liquid, biodegradable soap and pot scrubber

Garbage bag

Water bottles

Collapsible water container (2-3 gallon capacity)

Lantern w/extra mantles

100-ft. accessory cord

Backpacker’s shovel

Binoculars

Field guides

Camera and film w/waterproof case

Notebook and pencil

Watch/alarm clock

Lip balm

Mosquito repellent

Toilet paper

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Small bath towel

Brush/comb

Other personal toiletry items

Camping/fire permits, if needed

Money

Map and itinerary of trip

Food

Cooler/ice chest (optional)

Matches/lighter

Oven mitt

Paper towels

Prescription medication

Aspirin and antihistamine

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