Canoe Solo

A trimmed down checklist of gear for the solo paddler

ESSENTIALS

• bandanna
• compass / GPS
• EpiPen ®
• first aid kit
• flashlight
• glasses | lens cloth
• glasses | reading
• glasses | reading | case
• glasses | safety
• glasses | sun
• glasses | sun | case
• glasses | sun | leash
• hand sanitizer
• insect repellent
• knife | multi-tool
• lighter (1)
• lip balm
• map 
• map | case
• medication
• moleskin
• stuff sack | essentials
• sunscreen
• tape | duct
• toilet paper
• toilet paper | waterproof bag
• watch
• water | bottle
• water | bottle | insulation
• water | hydration bag
• water purifier | system
• water purifier | tabs
• whistle

CAMP

• axe
• bivouac bag
• carabineers
• chair
• hammock
• pee bottle
• pillow
• pillow | case
• rope | clothesline
• saw
• sleeping bag
• sleeping bag | stuff sack
• sleeping pad
• sleeping pad | repair kit
• tarp 
• tarp | poles
• tarp | ropes
• tent
• tent | fly
• tent | foot print
• tent | guide ropes
• tent | pegs
• tent | poles
• tent | stuff sack

TRAVEL

• barrel | food
• barrel | gear
• barrel | gear | harness 
• dry bag | lots
• pack | canoe
• pack | ditch kit 
• pack | river bag
• pack | thwart bag

CLOTHING

• balaclava
• belt
• bra | sports 
• buff | regular
• gloves | fingerless
• gloves | fleece
• gloves | Gortex ®
• gloves | sun
• hat | bug
• hat | warm
• hat | sun
• jacket | bug
• jacket | Gortex ®
• long john | bottom
• long john | top
• pants | bug
• pants | camp
• pants | Gortex ®
• poncho
• shirt | long sleeve 
• shirt | t (x2)
• shoes | camp
• shoes | camp | down
• shorts | hike
• socks | hike (x3)
• socks | liner (x2)
• stuff sack | clothing 
• suspenders
• swim suit
• top | fleece | 100
• top | fleece | 200
• underpants (x3)

CLOTHING – CANOE

• jacket | river
• knee pads 
• paddle gloves | cold
• paddle gloves | warm
• pants | neoprene 
• pants | quick-dry
• poncho
• shirt | long sleeve | quick-dry
• shirt | neoprene 
• shoes | water
• shorts | neoprene
• shorts | quick-dry 
• socks | water
• suit | dry
• suit | farmer john
• suit | wet

 TOILETRIES 

• bag | zip-lock
• cream | rash
• mirror
• sanitary napkins
• shovel | small
• soap | wash
• stuff sack | toiletries 
• tooth | brush 
• tooth | paste
• towel | wash

PERSONAL

• car key 
• car key | spare
• confirmation | rental equip
• confirmation | reservation
• identification
• licence | fishing
• licence | hunting
• MedicAlert ®
• money
• passport
• permit | firearm
• travel duffle (left in car)
• wallet

CAMERA

• batteries
• box | waterproof
• camera | floats 
• camera | point & shot
• camera | SLR
• camera | video
• case | backpack
• lenses
• memory cards
• tripod | full
• tripod | gunnel clamp
• tripod | short
• video | lighting
• video | microphone

MISC

• alarm clock
• altimeter
• bear | banger
• bear | bells
• bear | spray
• binoculars
• book | guide
• book | read
• candle
• candle lantern
• ear plugs
• fire starter
• firearm 
• firearm | case
• firearm | rounds
• fishing gear
• flashlight | batteries
• flashlight | spare
• games | board
• games | playing cards
• glue | super
• knife | sharpener
• knife | spare
• lighter (3)
• notepad/pencil
• personal locater beacon (PLB)
• phone | cellular
• phone | satellite
• radio | AM/FM
• radio | GMRS 
• radio | weather
• repair kit | glasses
• repair kit | Gortex ®
• repair kit | sewing
• repair kit | tent 
• rope | extra
• scissors
• signal flares
• sleep mask
• stuff sack | spare 
• thermometer
• trail marking tape
• warmers | hand

CANOE

• bailer
• canoe 
• cart | canoe
• fastener | lots 
• flotation bags 
• helmet
• knife | river
• paddle 
• paddle | spare 
• PFD 
• repair kit | canoe
• rope | painters 
• rope | tie down
• sail 
• seat | chair 
• seat | pad
• skirt 
• sponge 
• throw bag 
• yoke padding