Sea Kayak Camping Checklist

Courtesy of the San Diego Kayak Club
Not every trip will need every piece of gear, but every paddler will at some point.

Kayak Equipment:
___Paddle
___Spare Paddle
___Sprayskirt
___Cockpit Cover
___PFD
___Compass
___GPS
___Bilge Pump
___Rescue Float
___Tow/Throw Line
___Gloves/Pogies
___Sponge & Bailer
___Sea Anchor/Drogue
___Paddle Leash
___Deck Bag
___Large Duffle Bag
___Safety Knife
___Helmet
___Dry Bags

Signaling:
___Whistle
___Flares
___Smoke Canister
___Mirror
___Air Horn
___Strobe Light
___EPIRB

Navigation:
___Waterproof Chart Case
___River Guide
___Binoculars
___VHF Radio
___AM/SW Radio
___Navigation Charts
___Topo Maps
___Road Map
___Current & Tide Table

Clothing
___Paddling Jacket/Pants
___Footwear/Sandals
___Bathing Suit
___Socks
___Vest
___Hiking/walking shoes
___Camp Shoes
___Camp Gloves
___Handkerchief
___Rubber boots
___Rain Gear
___Neoprene vest/
farmer john/shortie/
top/bottom

Hats:
___Shade
___Pile

Synthetic Clothing
___T-shirts
___Long Sleeve
___Pants
___Shorts
___Underwear
___Pile Jacket/Pants

Camping Equipment:
___Tent
___Groundcloth
___Sleeping Pad
___Stakes
___Camp Chair
___Headlamp
___Shade Canopy
___Sleeping Bag
___Pillow
___Saw
___Shovel
___Lantern
___Fire Tray
___Fire Starter/Logs
___Table

First Aid:
___Ace Bandage
___Butterfly Bandages
___Asst. Sized Bandages
___Snake Bite Kit
___Moleskin
___Eyedrops
___Tweezer
___Scissors
___Cold & Hot Pads
___Insect Repellent
___Splint
___Salt Tablets
___Razor Blade
___Large Safety Pins
___Sterile Gauze Pads
___Iodine
___Cavit
___Tape
___Pen/Pad
___Sewing Kit
___Sunblock
___Zinc Oxide
___First Aid Guide

Medication:
___Ibuprofin (Advil)
___Tylenol/Motrin
___Tums
___Antifungal Cream
___Diarrhea Tablets
___Sinus/Cold
___Antiacid (Pepsid)
___Painkiller
___Antibiotic
___Vomiting Medication
___Aspirin
___Anti-itch Cream
___Nasal Spray
___Seasick Pills

Thermometers:
___Hypothermia
___Regular

Cooking:
___Windscreen
___Stove
___Fuel
___Cups
___Plate & Bowl
___Pots/Pans
___Pot Lifter
___Fire Pan
___Fire grate

In the Mess Kit
___Scouring Pad
___Matches
___Spatula
___Knife/Fork/Spoon
___Paper Towels
___Aluminum Foil
___Xtra ZipLock Bags
___Camp Suds
___Small Trash Bags
___Hot Pad
___Baking Soda
___Burn Medication
___Strainer
___Can Opener
___Nylon Mesh Bag
___Cheese Grater

Tool Kit:
___Knife
___Utility (Leatherman)
___Duct Tape
___Epoxy Putty
___Superglue
___Caulking
___Aquaseal

Repair Kits:
___Tent
___Thermarest
___Boat
___Spares: Rudder, Cables, etc

Personal Kit:
___Sunglasses
___Croakies
___Watch w/Alarm
___Toothbrush
___Toothpaste
___Mouthwash
___Comb/Brush
___Chapstick
___SeaSoap
___Washcloth
___Ear Plugs
___Tylenol PM
___Nail Clippers
___Dental Floss
___Cough Drops
___Talc Powder
___Hand/Body Lotion