WHAT I CARRIED

PADDLING GEAR:

Current Designs Solstice GT sea kayak, 56 pounds empty
Two Werner paddles, one primary, one spare
Spray skirt
Inflatable life vest
Hand pump
Sponge
Inflatable paddle float
Inflatable seat cushion
Downwind sail rig
Hand-held GPS navigation unit
Hand-held VHF marine radio
EPIRB (emergency beacon transmitter)
Three emergency flares
Compass, watch, and whistle
Duct tape
Cell phone and re-charger
Hypothermia survival kit – including space blanket and fast fire starters
First aid kit
Safety knife
One headlamp, two flashlights, and a rear deck running light
Reflective jogging vest
Small, light-weight wheels to pull kayak over rocks or tidal flats
Nautical charts
Extra batteries
FM Radio with earphones
3 bandanas
3 disposable cameras
Notebook and two pens
Reading glasses

PADDLING CLOTHES:

Straw hat and baseball hat
Sun glasses
Sun screen
Two O’Neil rash guard long sleeve surfing shirts
Nylon front-button short sleeve shirt (for night paddling)
Fast-drying shorts
Diving booties
Paddle gloves, two pair
Waterproof paddle jacket

CAMPING GEAR:

Jungle hammock
Inflatable air mattress
Sleeping bag
Four tent stakes
Assorted lengths of parachute cord
Eight by ten foot tarp
Bug repellant
Biodegradable soap
Toilet paper

CAMP CLOTHES:

Fleece sweatshirt
Tee shirt
Long sleeve front-button shirt
Nylon running shorts
Nylon wind pants
Smart Wool socks
Mosquito head net
Fleece hat

COOKING GEAR:

Food for 5-7 days (Resupply at checkpoints)
Backpacker’s propane stove
Titanium pot
Three cigarette lighters
Matches
Plastic containers to carry up to four gallons of water
Plastic knife and spoon
Pocketknife with can opener

FOR THE 40-MILE PORTAGE:

Portage cart
Running shoes
Silk sock liners (for use with the Smart Wool socks)
Small backpack with rope to tow the kayak