
Canoe Solo
Checklist
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
ELECTRONICS
- battery pack
- charger | wall
- cables | charging
- headphones
- personal locater beacon (PLB)
- phone | cellular
- tripod
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
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Checklists
A starting point ONLY. Don’t bring everything from the list, but rather cherry pick through them to see what you truly may need.
We have thought of everything (mostly), so you don’t have too.
Gear Lists
Dudley’s gear lists from past adventures. His gear choices continue to evolve as technology changes, fabric improve and tailored to ecosystems and seasons. See what he carried.
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