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EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST FOR DAY TRIPS OVER 1 DAY
The following is a very general check list which can be applied to trips lasting two or more days. Just a helpful hint on meal planning - prepare each meal, on paper, for the entire trip. This will let you work out a good variety, will eliminate duplication of foods and also ensure that you do not leave that one special ingredient, for that super special meal at home:
CANOE ESSENTIALS
Basic canoe equipment you will
need for a one-day trip
Canoe
Paddles
PFD (life jacket), 1/Person
65 ft. throwline
Maps in waterproof case
Signaling devices
Headlamp or flashlight w/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.
CAMPING GEAR:
Tent, tarp or bivy sack
Ground cloth
Gear repair/sewing kit
Sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack
Sleeping pad/air mattress
Sit pad or sleeping-pad chair kit
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 trowel
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 appropriate
Money
Map and itinerary of trip
Food
Cooler/ice chest (optional)
Matches/lighter
Oven mitt
Paper towels
Prescription medication
Aspirin and antihistamine
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 or "ding stik" (epoxy)
Waterproof gear bags (dry bags)
Float bags
Extra plastic bags
Personal fishing gear
Duct tape
Quick-drying pants/shorts
Quick-drying swimsuit
Sun hat (with brim)
Bandana
Waterproof jacket and pants
Waterproof sandals or booties (old
shoes you don't mind getting wet)
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