BASIC EQUIPMENT FOR A CANOE CAMPING TRIP
Canoe/Kayak/Raft
Paddle for each person + 1 spare
PFD (life jacket) for each person
Old sneakers or river shoes
Sunscreen, insect repellent
Sun hat
Sunglasses with glasses strap
Drinking, cooking water (1 gallon/person/day)
Lunch and snacks
Trash bags (carry in/carry out!)
Bailer
Kneeling pads
Waterproff bags ("dry bags") for:
Raingear, windbreaker
Change of clothes, extra socks (wool or high performance synthetic fibers are recommended, even in summer

Sleeping bag
Tent
Ground cloth
Portable cook stove
Meals for the trip + 1 extra
Map or guidebook
Flashlight
Spare car keys
Store gear in waterproof containers tied to boat!
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