Canoeing
Sat, 08/09/2008 - 11:02 — admin
Canoeing Checklist - Standard | |||
Item | Priority | Check | |
Shelter & Transportation | |||
Tent, Fly, Poles, Pegs  | 1 | ||
Ground Sheet | 1 | ||
Sleeping Bag | 1 | ||
Sleeping Pad | 1 | ||
| Tarps | 1 | ||
Dry Sack, Duffel Bag, or Pack | 1 | ||
| Personal Flotation Device (borrow if necessary) | 1 | ||
| Canoe/Kayak & Paddles (at least one extra) | 1 | ||
| Bail Pail (small) for canoe & Large sponge for cleanup | 1 | ||
| Seat pad for canoe (can also be used in camp) | 2 | ||
"Kitchen" bag/pack for food, stove, ... | 2 | ||
Kitchen Equipment | |||
Stove & windscreen | 1 | ||
Propane/gas (enough for 6 days) | 1 | ||
Portable Fire Pit  | 2 | ||
Pot Set/Mess Kit | 1 | ||
Spatula & Fry Pan | 3 | ||
| Reflector Oven | 3 | ||
| Coffee Press | 3 | ||
| Coffee Grinder | 3 | ||
Aluminum Foil (Several uses) | 2 | ||
Mesh Bag/Tea Towel | 1 | ||
Dish Soap | 2 | ||
Scouring Pad (Small) | 1 | ||
Dish Cloth/J-Cloth | 1 | ||
Saw & Axe (Leaders will bring, if necessary) | 3 | ||
Water Bottle(s) | 1 | ||
Larger container(s) with at least 8 L of water per person | 1 | ||
Wide-mouth bottle for soaking dehydrated food | 2 | ||
Water Filter/Pills (Leaders will bring filters; individuals should bring pills) | 1 | ||
Cup (possibly insulated mug) | 1 | ||
Bowl (if not part of mess kit; mug can do double duty for minimalists) | 1 | ||
Fork & Spoon (Fork Optional) | 1 | ||
| Knife (small, sharp, folding, preferably with locking blade) | 1 | ||
| Matches in sealed container (bring lots) | 1 | ||
| Flashlight with AA batteries | 1 | ||
| Extra batteries | 1 | ||
Small garden spade | 1 | ||
Camera, Memory Card & Extra Batteries | 2 | ||
Extra large, heavy garbage bags (many, many) | 1 | ||
Extra Ziploc Bags | 1 | ||
Navigation | |||
Map | 1 | ||
Compass | 2 | ||
| Whistle (must wear at all times on the water; preferably not around neck)) | 1 | ||
Field Guides (Route, wildlife, floral, ...) | 3 | ||
Group Accessories & Kits | |||
Toilet Paper | 1 | ||
Tooth Paste & Floss (Look for small travel sizes) | 2 | ||
Medicine/First Aid Kit (May be shared unless noted) | |||
Sunscreen (MUST HAVE AND USE; BRING PLENTY!) | 1 | ||
Lip Balm with UV protection (Must have) | 1 | ||
Insect Repellent (MUST HAVE; BRING PLENTY!) | 1 | ||
Tylenol or (Aspirin or Ibuprofen work as anti-inflammatory) | 1 | ||
Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer | 1 | ||
Bandaids (Assortment) | 1 | ||
Small Roll Adhesive Tape | 1 | ||
Tweezers | 2 | ||
Afterbite and/or Antihistamine Cream | |||
Antiseptic First Aid Cream | |||
Wet wipes/Alcohol wipes | 2 | ||
AR | |||
Repair Kit | |||
25-50 Feet Light Rope/Twine | 1 | ||
Safety Pins | |||
Large Needle & Heavy Thread (in a rigid container) | |||
Swiss Army Knife/Multitool (quality counts here) | 3 | ||
Extra Tent Pegs (Club tents will have these) | 1 | ||
Duct Tape (At least one FULL roll) | 1 | ||
Fun and Games | |||
Frisbee | |||
Travel Games, Cards | |||
Books/Magazines | 3 | ||
Journal | 2 | ||
Clothing (Includes what you wear) NO JEANS! KEEP COTTON TO A MINIMUM! | |||
3/4 - Pair synthetic/wool socks (can be worn in sandals when cool) | 1 | ||
1 - Pair Camp Shoes (anything comfy) | 2 | ||
1 - Pair Light Wet Shoes/sandals/neoprene booties, h20 socks | 1 | ||
2/3 – Underwear (Some argue that this is not enough :-) | 1 | ||
1 – Underwear Top (Preferably synthetic – available at Midfield) | 1 | ||
1 - Long Underwear (preferably synthetic – available at Midfield) | 1 | ||
2/3 - Shorts/Trunks | These two items may be covered by one or two pair of nylon (not cotton) zip-off pants. | 1 | |
1 - Wind Pants | 1 | ||
2 - T Shirts, tank tops | 1 | ||
1 - Long Sleeve Shirt (Sun protection) | 2 | ||
1 - Sweater/sweatshirt | 1 | ||
1 - Shell/Windbreaker | 1 | ||
1 - Fleece Jacket | 1 | ||
1 - Set Raingear (MUST HAVE!) | 1 | ||
1 - Pair Mini-gloves/light gloves | 1 | ||
1 - Pair Warmer Gloves/Mitts (wool, fleece, neoprene) | 2 | ||
1 - Headband/Toque/Warm Hat (useful in sleeping bag) | |||
1 - Brimmed Hat (MUST HAVE!)  | 1 | ||
1/2 Handkerchiefs/Bandanas (wet to cool off, strain water … many uses) | 2 | ||
1 - Pair Sunglasses | 1 | ||
| 1 - Glasses/sunglasses safety strap with flotation | 2 | ||
| 1 - Bug hat/shirt (mostly for sand flies) | 1 | ||
Personal Toiletries | |||
Comb | 2 | ||
Toothbrush | 2 | ||
Hairbands | AR | ||
| Beach towel (or smaller towel) | 2 | ||
Glasses Case | AR | ||
Contact Lens Solution (find small, travel size, if possible) | AR | ||
Wash Cloth and Small Towel | 1 | ||
Food | |||
| (Plan for 1 day longer than you intend to paddle; Keep extra meals simple.) | |||
Meals inside of pack | |||
5 Breakfasts (Make some no-cook for early-morning startups) | |||
4 Lunches (Allow some as "rafting" lunches) | |||
5 Suppers | |||
1-3 “Emergency” meals (something simple, possibly no-cook) | |||
Other | |||
Jerky | |||
Trail Mix | |||
Dried Fruit | |||
Other Snacks | |||
Spices/condiments | |||
Margarine, milk powder, ... | |||
Fuel | |||
Enough for 5 days on the water (2 canisters?) | |||
Fishing Gear | 3 | ||
Keep this light and simple. Make sure hooks are well protected. | |||
Legend | |||
Usage Symbols | Priority | ||
| Optional Item | 1 | Essential Item |
| Summer Item | 2 | Desirable Item |
 | Winter Item | 3 | Totally Optional Item |
 | Preferred Item | AR | As Required |
| Group Item | NR | Not Required |
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