Packing list

[ciaran]

Hi all
deep in the ISKA site (in the equipment link, on left) there is a packing list.

It\'s not been reviewed much lately, and I hope that perhaps people have new ideas about what to bring on a paddling weekend.... Here\'s the current list, any other ideas ?

Cheers

Ciaran

Packing List

Things you might bring with you on a paddling weekend.

Winter (or indoor accommodation)
On the Water
Boat
Paddle
Spraydeck
Buoyancy Aid
Flares
VHF
Bivibag or Kisu
Emergency food
Wetsuit or paddle suit
Kag
Pogies or gloves
Hat
Spare hat
Thermals and/or rash vest and/or fleece layer
Booties (or, better, Mukluks or Chota boots)
Socks (bring spares)
Lightstick and/or Head Torch
Hot drink
Repair Kit
First Aid kit
Camera
Maps/Charts & compass
Splits
Gaffer Tape

Optionally
GPS

Off the water
Warm dry clothes
Pub money
Sleeping bag (depends on accommodation)
Wash bag (depends on company)
Ear plugs (ditto)
Towel (at least one!)
Dry shoes (one pair always ends up wet) or
Walking boots
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof leggings
Hat, scarf, gloves (gloves as soon as you\'re ashore make a big difference)

Summer (camping)
Bring all the winter stuff, apart from the obvious cold-weather gear.
Then Add
Tent
Thermarest
Sleeping bag
(Share of a) stove
Pots and pans
Cutlery and Crockery
Sharp knife
Chopping board
Tea towel
Detergent (optional but deprecated)
Pot-scrub (optional but encouraged)
Midge repellant
Food
Wine/beer/whiskey
Swiss army knife
Water container (full!)
A fire lighter

Trowel (for digging toilet holes)

Swimming togs
Snorkel and mask

Expedition
EPIRB

[Chancer]

EPIRB is great but expensive and guys are more likely to plan to bring a STROBE. I have one I got in Sweden which is the business though a bit expensive too.

[alanhorner]

In the New trend for LEAVE NO TRACE

Instead of burying your extrusions in sensitive areas
or in places where decomposition isn\'t happening

WAG BAGS

:sick:

[michaelcheers]

For on the water add
pump or similar
paddle leash or similar
whistle (waterproof)
water bottle you can get to whilst paddling
sponge under your seat
mobile phone and something to keep it dry.
knife
spare clothes
tow rope