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Equipment

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  1. The essentials -

    • boat
    • paddle
    • sprayskirt
    • PFD : personal flotation device (life jacket)

  2. safety gear -

    • spare paddle
    • bilge pump
    • paddle float
    • weather radio
    • emergency shelter and rations
    • first aid kit
    • tow system
    • helmet for surf conditions

  3. signalling -

    • flares : handheld and aerial
    • smoke canister
    • flag
    • mirror
    • whistle
    • flashlight
    • marine VHF radio
    • strobe
    • EPIRB

  4. navigation -

    • compass : hand-held and deck-mounted
    • charts
    • chart cover
    • course protractor
    • tide charts and tables
    • wristwatch

  5. clothing -

    • paddling jacket
    • wetsuit
    • drysuit
    • polyester, nylon, or wool insulating garments if it's cold or the water is cold
    • cotton garments for cooling/sun protection if it's hot and the water is warm
    • headwear : balaclava, beanie, or neoprene hood, sun hat, rain hat, etc.
    • handwear : gloves or pogies
    • footwear : booties, neoprene socks, aquasocks, sandals, rubber boots, etc.

  6. camping -

    • sleeping bags
    • sleeping pads
    • tents or bivy sacks
    • stoves
    • pots and pans
    • dry bags for gear stowage
    • etc.

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Source: Preston's Kayak Page

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Created by Jennifer Johnston
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