[Paddlewise] EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST FOR TOURING

From: Sid Taylor <tayls_at_snowcrest.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 08:06:58 -0800
Equipment Checklist of Sid TaylorKAYAK GEAR
kayak (inspect for damage)
paddle
spray skirt
hatch seals
spare hatch seals

PADDLING CLOTHES
Speedo brief
Balaclava
Neoprene skull cap
neoprene hat
polypro turtleneck
neoprene vest
polypro tights
polypro shorts
neoprene pant
neoprene shorts
felt-soled neoprene booties
anorak
paddling gloves

SURVIVAL PACK
personal identification
inflatable PFD yoke offshore CO2
waterproof tape
bandages
signal mirror
rocket flairs
smoke flares
chem light
knife
candle
surgical tubing
fishing tackle
exposure bag
flashlight
waterproof matches
compass
power bars
lighter
whistle
money (change)
fishing tackle
space blanket

FORE-DECK EQUIPMENT
essential
compass Silva LB70 w deckmount
charts
chart sleeve
dividers
orienteering compass
paddle float
Float Plan/Tide Table
waterproof pad/pencil
optional
Sea anchor
sailing rig
painter
paddle leash

STERN-DECK EQUIPMENT
essential
PFD
 spare paddle
mask/snorkle
otional
speargun/fish stringer
radar reflector

COCKPIT EQUIPMENT
abaft Cockpit
essential
throw rope 50ft 
towing/rescue harness
storm jacket
sponge
2 litres of water
2 days food
optional
weight belt
underdeck bag
EPIRB Mini B2 Class B
vhf radio Apleco in sock
vhf radio Koden in sock
cell phone (in sock)
gps (in sock) Magellan 2000XL
chemical light sticks red, green, white
handheld flares (3)
handheld smokesignal(3)
flare rockets (5) Skyblazer XLT
parachute redrocket 30KCP1000ft40s
dye marker (1)
distress flag
sunblock
waterproof flashlight 4D batteries
strobe 1C battery
air horn with cannister
thermometer
binoculars
toothbrush
pump/duct tape
fore Cockpit
essential
sea bag
waterbottle
binoculars/camera/film bag 
optional
wetsuit

BOW HATCH
Thermarest/Seat Bag ORANGE
Sleeping Bag BLUE
Dromedary Water Bag BLACK
Canned food Sock BLACK
Kitchen bag BLUE
2 pots
stove
coffee strainer/filters
spoons (2) fork
Fuel Cannisters 3 (propane/butane)

STERN HATCH
Tent Bag RED
tent/tarp/stakes
100' parachute cord

Food bag am BLUE PVC
powdered milk
coffee/filters
cereal/hot/cold
powdered lemonade
oranges
candy bars
mixed nuts and raisans
tortillas/peanut butter/jam
Food Bag pm GREEN PVC
pasta/rice
fresh vegetables
sauces
salt/pepper/spices
tuna/jerkey
hot chocolate

Water Containers

Clothing Bag YELLOW
two hats
balaclava
fleece anorak
fleece pant
nylon pant
3pr socks
light shoes

Sundrie Bag
headlamp
insect repellent
candle lantern/extra candle
lighters
reading material
drugs
money (change)
sketch pad
eyeglasses 3 pr
batteries AA and D
watercolor kit
REPAIR KIT
fiberglass kit
glass cloth
resin and catalyst
acetone
brush, squeege
rubber gloves
plastic wrap
general
epoxy putty
50&200grit wet sandpaper
small vice grip
piece of hacksaw blade
drill bits
silicone lubricant (avoid contact with fiberglass)
annealed wire
leatherman
cleats and hardware
rudder cable & fittings
strapping tape
sewing kit

FIRST AID
first-aid book
ace bandage
ammonia
alchohol
ginger capsules
laxative/emetic (for shellfish poisoning)
tweezers
burn ointment
malox?
hydrogen peroxide
antibiotic ointment
bactrim
aspirin
ibuprofen
naprosyn
zinc oxide
waterproof tape
bandages







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