Personal Gear

• Sunglasses (preferably polarized)
• Floating eyewear retainer strap
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Bandana
• Pack towels
• Water bottle/hydration pack
• Energy bars or gels
• Watch
• Permits/licenses
• Float plan

Cold Water Gear (Water <60°F)

• Wetsuit/drysuit
• Neoprene booties
• Neoprene paddling gloves
• Warm skull cap or balaclava

Clothing

• Warm knit hat
• Wide-brimmed hat (nylon or straw)
• Hat retainer cord
• Rain jacket and pants
• Rain hat
• Sturdy sandals or paddling shoes
• Synthetic UV-resistant shirt(s)
• Synthetic underwear (tops and bottoms)
• Fleece vest/coat and pants
• Merino wool or synthetic blend socks
• Liner socks
• Swimsuit
• Gloves/mittens
• Synthetic convertible pants
• Waterproof hiking boots

Repair Items

• Awl and thread
• Baling wire/3mm cord
• Spare canoe hardware
• SeamGrip and/or aquaseal
• Epoxy putty/resin
• Fiberglass repair items
• Grommet kit/pop rivet tool
• Stove repair kit
• Spare zippers and nylon buckles
• Duct tape
• Waterproofing treatments

Camp Gear

• Tent with dry bag stuff sack
• Tarp, guy line, stakes
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Non-stick cook kit
• Insulated mug
• Folding dishes and flatware
• Biodegradable soap and scrubber
• Food storage canisters
• Water bladder/bottles
• Collapsible basin/bucket
• Stove and fuel
• Garbage bags
• Hammock
• Small lantern
• Kevlar fire blanket
• Instant hand sanitizer
• Channel lock pliers
• Toiletry kit
• Trowel/shovel
• Insect repellent/bear spray
• Multi-tool
• Water collection bucket
• Water filter/purification tablets
• Toilet paper

Optional

• Frisbee, hacky sack, book
• Fishing rod/bait/tackle
• Music instrument/cards/games
• Audio player (tape, CD, MP3, etc.)
• Camera/extra film or storage cards
• Binoculars/field guides
• Weatherproof journal with pen
• Chair/stool
• Dutch oven/charcoal/starter
• Kite