The Equipment

January 15, 2023

Equipment.

The aim is to be self-sufficient for the entire trip. Wherever possible, the equipment will be packed in 8L dry bags.

Based on C2TC Sea Kayak Coaching expedition gear check list.

Camping gear

Small compact tent (stored in a plastic bag)
Sleeping bag (stored in a plastic bag inside a compression bag)
Inflatable sleeping mattress (the thicker the better) and inflatable pillow
Headlamp

Paddling gear

Sea kayak with deck compass (my boat is a P&H Cetus MV called “Macsu Mare”)
Paddle and spare paddle
2 inflatable paddle floats
Tow rope
Sponge and bilge pump
Chart case and charts
VHF radio
GPS
Cell phone

Kits

First aid kit
Boat repair kit
Toilet kit (toilet paper, alcohol wipes, lighter, headlamp)
Ouch kit (band-aids, pain killers, antacid, antibiotic ointment)
Cooking kit (stove, fuel canister, lighter, cooking pot, knife)

Clothing on the water (synthetic or wool)

One thermal layer (tops and bottoms)
Socks
Dry suit
Spray skirt
Personal PFD (whistle, watch, strobe, handheld compass, grease pen, 2L hydration pack, VHF, GPS, folding knife, electrical tape, band-aids)
Footwear
Ball cap
Tow line
Neoprene mitts
Sun glasses with strap

Clothing when not on water (synthetic or wool)

Ski hat or toque
Rain gear, tops and bottoms
Two more thermal layers (tops and bottoms, socks)
Insulation layer (fleece jacket)
Light shoes with a hard sole (crocs)

Other items

Batteries for GPS (2 AA per day, Duracell type)
Extra watch with alarm
Extra ball cap
Extra glasses with strap
Small mirror
Sun screen
Bug repellant
Small towel
Pocket knife
Notebook, pen, voice recorder
Eating thermos
Eating utensils (spoon, fork)
3 chemical light sticks
Two Ikea carrying bags (load/unload/carry)
Phone, battery pack, and solar charger
Small phone charger that fits GFCI outlets with cover
Extra plastic bags

Adjust above list for the season and duration. Pad compartments with higly absorbent shammy towels (they take little space and absorb the water trickling inside the compartments).