Canoe Camping
Equipment Check List

Personal Equipment

Required
___ Duffle Bag(s) ___ Sleeping bag ___ Flashlight 
___ Waterproof liner(s) for above ___ Stuff bag for above  ___ Extra Batteries
___ Poncho  ___ Waterproof liner for above ___ 2 large plastic Bags
___ 2 750ml -1-liter Canteens or
       Water  Bottles
___ Ground cloth  ___ misc. small Bags
___ Band-aids ___ Sleeping pad ___ 1 Long-sleeved shirt, NO COTTON
___ Sunscreen  ___ Plate ___ 2-3 Short-sleeved shirts, NO COTTON
___ Soap ___ Cup ___ Coat or windproof shell, NO COTTON
___ Tooth paste ___ Utensils ___ 2-3 pairs of Underwear, NO COTTON
___ Wash cloth ___ Stick matches, small ___ 3-4 pairs of Socks, NO COTTON
___ Hand towel ___ Bug Repellent ___ 1 long Pants, NO COTTON
___ Toilet paper ___ PFD ___ 2-3 pairs of Shorts, NO COTTON
___ Tooth brush ___ Whistle

Recommended

___ Day pack, light  ___ 50 Water purification tablets or ___ Duct Tape
___ Pocket knife       Water Purification Pump ___ Sunglasses 
___ Mole-skin ___ Water proof matches (Waxed) ___ Glasses Strap 
___ Comb or brush ___ Tinder  ___ Compass
___ Small trowel ___ Fire starters
___ Floss ___ CPR Kit ___ 50', 300# Nylon rope 
___ Vest, down or synthetic ___ PJ's or equivalent  ___ 50', 300# in various lengths(1'-10')
___ Hat, WOOL, covers ears ___ Camp shoes, very light
___ Gloves, comfortable to 20 F. ___ Paper & pencil
__ Full Change of Clothes
     and a Towel to be left in the cars at
     the trail head !!!
___ Spare Bulb(s) for flashlight

Optional

___ Camera & film ___ Sufficient reading ___ 5 pt. Crampons 
___ Binoculars ___ Cards ___ Swim Suit
___ Watch ___ Backgammon ___ Swim Towel
___ Headlamp

 


 Canoe Camping
Equipment Check List

Group Equipment

___ 2 Stoves w/ pump cap ___ Maps ___ Flashlight
___ 2-4 Qt.s fuel ___ Spare bulb
___ Spare key ___ Permits ___ Extra batteries
___ Spare cap
___ Pump ___ Tents ___ Cards
___ Tarp ___ Backgammon
___ Pot, medium w/ lid ___ Trowel
___ Pot, large w/ lid ___ Water Bag
___ HPT ___ Laundry Soap ___ FOOD
___ Antiseptic ___ Needles ___ GPS
___ Gauze ___ Thread ___ Cell Phone
___ Adhesive tape ___ Buttons
___ Aspirin ___ Cloth patches ___ Canoes
___ Lomotil ___ Nylon patches ___ Paddles
___ Ace bandage ___ Safety pins ___ Throw Floats
___ Air splint
___ 2x2's ___ Nylon cord, misc.
___ Vaseline

Clothes should accommodate anticipated weather. Assume a minimum range of 20 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Think wet !

Fabric recommendations:

Spare Clothes

Also, pack a full set of clothes including underwear, socks, shoes, coat, etc. ( really everything), and a towel in a separate bag to leave in the car. Then when you come back to the car drenched, you can get dry and moderately comfortable for the drive home. This counts for a lot on drives of more than ten seconds.