Canoeing Checklist - Standard
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Item
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Priority
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Check
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Shelter & Transportation
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Tent, Fly, Poles, Pegs ($1 per lost peg)  |
1
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Ground Sheet
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1
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Sleeping Bag
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1
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Sleeping Pad
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1
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| Tarps |
1 |
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Dry Sack, Duffel Bag, or Pack
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1
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| Personal Flotation Device (borrow if necessary) |
1 |
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| Canoe/Kayak & Paddles (at least one extra) |
1 |
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| Bail Pail (small) for canoe & Large sponge for cleanup |
1 |
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| Seat pad for canoe (can also be used in camp) |
2 |
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"Kitchen" bag/pack for food, stove, ... |
2
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Kitchen Equipment
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Stove & windscreen |
1
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Propane/gas (enough for 6 days)
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1
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Portable Fire Pit  |
2 |
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Pot Set/Mess Kit
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1
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Spatula & Fry Pan |
3
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Aluminum Foil (Several uses)
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2
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Mesh Bag/Tea Towel
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1
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Dish Soap
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2
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Scouring Pad (Small)
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1
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Dish Cloth/J-Cloth
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1
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Saw & Axe (Leaders will bring, if necessary) |
3
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Water Bottle(s)
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1
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Larger container(s) with at least 8 L of water per person
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1
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Wide-mouth bottle for soaking dehydrated food
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2
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Water Filter/Pills (Leaders will bring filters; individuals should bring pills) |
1
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Cup (possibly insulated mug)
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1
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Bowl (if not part of mess kit; mug can do double duty for minimalists)
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1
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Fork & Spoon (Fork Optional)
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1
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| Knife (small, sharp, folding, preferably with locking blade) |
1 |
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| Matches in sealed container (bring lots) |
1 |
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| Flashlight with AA batteries |
1 |
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| Extra batteries |
1 |
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Small garden spade
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1
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Camera & lots of film
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2
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Extra large, heavy garbage bags (many, many)
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1
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Extra Ziploc Bags
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1
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Navigation
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Map
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1
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Compass
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2
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| Whistle (must wear at all times on the water; preferably not around neck)) |
1 |
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Field Guides (Route, wildlife, floral, ...)
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3
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Group Accessories & Kits
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Toilet Paper
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1
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Tooth Paste & Floss (Look for small travel sizes)
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2
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Medicine/First Aid Kit
(May be shared unless noted)
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Sunscreen (MUST HAVE AND USE; BRING PLENTY!)
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1
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Lip Balm with UV protection (Must have)
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1
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Insect Repellent (MUST HAVE; BRING PLENTY!)
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1
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Tylenol or (Aspirin or Ibuprofen work as anti-inflammatory)
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1
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Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer
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1
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Bandaids (Assortment)
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1
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Small Roll Adhesive Tape
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1
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Tweezers
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2
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Afterbite and/or Antihistamine Cream
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Antiseptic First Aid Cream
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Wet wipes/Alcohol wipes
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2
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AR
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Repair Kit
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25-50 Feet Light Rope/Twine
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1
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Safety Pins
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Large Needle & Heavy Thread (in a rigid container)
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Swiss Army Knife/Multitool (quality counts here)
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3
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Extra Tent Pegs (Club tents will have these)
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1
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Duct Tape (At least one FULL roll)
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1
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Fun and Games
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Frisbee |
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Travel Games, Cards |
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Books/Magazines |
3
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Journal
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2
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Clothing (Includes what you wear)
NO JEANS! KEEP COTTON TO A MINIMUM!
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3/4 - Pair synthetic/wool socks (can be worn in sandals when cool)
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1
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1 - Pair Camp Shoes (anything comfy)
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2
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1 - Pair Light Wet Shoes/sandals/neoprene booties, h20 socks
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1
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2/3 – Underwear (Some argue that this is not enough :-)
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1
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1 – Underwear Top (Preferably synthetic – available at Midfield)
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1
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1 - Long Underwear (preferably synthetic – available at Midfield)
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1
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2/3 - Shorts/Trunks
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These two items may be covered by one or two pair of nylon (not cotton) zip-off pants.
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1
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1 - Wind Pants
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1
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2 - T Shirts, tank tops
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1
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1 - Long Sleeve Shirt (Sun protection)
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2
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1 - Sweater/sweatshirt
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1
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1 - Shell/Windbreaker
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1
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1 - Fleece Jacket
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1
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1 - Set Raingear (MUST HAVE!)
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1
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1 - Pair Mini-gloves/light gloves
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1
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1 - Pair Warmer Gloves/Mitts (wool, fleece, neoprene)
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2
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1 - Headband/Toque/Warm Hat (useful in sleeping bag)
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1 - Brimmed Hat (MUST HAVE!)  |
1
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1/2 Handkerchiefs/Bandanas (wet to cool off, strain water … many uses)
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2
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1 - Pair Sunglasses
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1
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| 1 - Glasses/sunglasses safety strap with flotation |
2 |
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| 1 - Bug hat/shirt (mostly for sand flies) |
1 |
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Personal Toiletries
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Comb
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2
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Toothbrush
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2
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Hairbands
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AR
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| Beach towel (or smaller towel) |
2 |
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Glasses Case
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AR
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Contact Lens Solution (find small, travel size, if possible)
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AR
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Wash Cloth and Small Towel
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1
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Food
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| (Plan for 1 day longer than you intend to paddle; Keep extra meals simple.) |
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Meals inside of pack
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5 Breakfasts (Make some no-cook for early-morning startups)
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4 Lunches (Allow some as "rafting" lunches)
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5 Suppers
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1-3 “Emergency” meals (something simple, possibly no-cook)
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Other
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Jerky
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Trail Mix
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Dried Fruit
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Other Snacks
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Spices/condiments
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Margarine, milk powder, ...
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Fuel
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Enough for 5 days on the water (2 canisters?)
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Fishing Gear
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3
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Keep this light and simple. Make sure hooks are well protected.
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