RE: [Paddlewise] What do you normally take on the water with you?

A couple more items that I might add to this list would be:

A hand-held VHF radio
Matches
A space blanket (in the event of unplanned camping)
Flares
My personal list also includes a can of capsicum-based bear spray - but
that probably won't apply in most places in the US.  I also usually
leave some type of float plan with a friend. 

Your personal list should probably take into account the waters and
environment that you paddle in.  

Dave Seng
Juneau, Alaska

Robert Woodard wrote in Response to Darian's question:

> Here is the list of items I make sure I have before leaving the house:
> 
> Kayak:
> 	paddle + spare
> 	cockpit cover
> 	compass
> 	tie downs
> 	battery
> 
> 	emergency kit:
> 		duct tape
> 		tow rope
> 		paddle float
> 		pump
> 		sponge
> 		paddle teather
> 
> 	deck bag:
> 		flashlight/strobe
> 		sun block
> 		compass
> 		whistle
> 		maps
> 		GPS + battery cable
> 		water
> 		lunch
> 
> 	clothes:
> 		wet suit/top/pants
> 		neoprene boots
> 		poly pro
> 		pile layers
> 		paddling jacket
> 		paddling pants
> 		pogies
> 		gloves
> 		skull cap/hat
> 		Eye glass holder
> 
> 	dry bag:
> 		toilet paper
> 		sweater
> 		rain coat
> 		first aid kit
> 		change of clothes
> 
> 	wet bag:
> 		sprayskirt
> 		life jacket
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of 
> Darian Dunn
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 6:21 PM
> > To: PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> > Subject: [Paddlewise] What do you normally take on the 
> water with you?
> >
> >
> > I am trying to compose a more than complete list of items I 
> might want
> > with me on the water and then a narrow list of thing I always take
> > with me on the water.
> >
> > Thanks
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