Canoeing and Paddling Gear Checklist

Clothing

Outerwear

• waterproof/breathable jacket
• waterproof/breathable pants
• fleece jacket or wool sweater
• waterproof gaiters
• synthetic hiking pants
• synthetic shorts

Base Layer

• midweight long john top
• midweight long john bottoms
• long sleeve T-shirt
• synthetic briefs
• synthetic sports bra
• synthetic T-shirt

Accessories

• wool or fleece hat
• midweight wool or fleece gloves
• Footwear
• boots, sneakers, or sandals
• camp footwear (optional)
• wool or synthetic socks (3)
• liner socks (2)

Extras

• sun hat
• personal locator beacon (optional)
• bandanna

Gear

Canoeing Specific Gear

• tripping-style canoe (16-17′)
• personal flotation device (PFD)
• throw rope
• paddle (straight or bent shaft) and spare
• drybags
• plastic map case
• waterproof binoculars
• duck boots (optional)

Other Gear

• Internal or external frame backpack
• three-season tent
• down or synthetic sleeping bag (15° to 30°F)
• inflatable sleeping pad
• canister stove and fuel canisters
• lighter and waterproof matches
• cookset
• eating utensils, bowl, and insulated mug
• headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb
• 32 oz. water bottles (2)
• water treatment (filter, tablets, or drops)
• pocket knife or multitool
• compass or GPS (and map)
• sunglasses
• first-aid kit with personal medications
• stuff sacks
• assorted zipper-lock bags
• bear-bagging rope (or canister)
• insect repellent (optional)
• mesh head net or suit
• sunscreen (SPF 15+)
• lip balm (SPF 15+)
• toilet paper and trowel