Sea Kayak Overnight Equipment List

Safety Gear:
    first aid kit
    weather/VHF radio
    cell phone
    binoculars
    multi-tool
    compass
    chart case/chart
    tide tables
    aerial flares
    rescue sling
    signal mirror
    watch

Clothing:
    wide brim hat
    sunglasses with strap
    rain jacket/gear
    appropriate footwear
    gloves/pogies

Camping Equipment:
    tents and stakes
    tarp
    thin line/rope
    sleeping bag/pillow
    isomat
    chair
    toilet paper
    trowel
    head lamp/flashlight
    extra batteries
    insect repellant
    sun block-spf 15+

Paddling Equipment:
    paddles/spare paddles
    PFD (knife, whistle)
    spray skirt
    pump/paddle float
    sponge
    cockpit covers
    dry bags/boxes
    extra carabineers
    repair kit
    tow line

Cooking Equipment:
    stove/fuel
    matches
    pots/pans
    potholder
    wooden spoon/spatula
    plates/utensils
    sharp knife
    spray cooking oil
    paper towels/moist towlette
    cooler
    trash bags
    gallon ziplock bags

Miscellaneous:
    camera
    directions
    float plan
    bird book
    baby powder (removes sand)
    dramamine
    ear plugs (some folks snore)


*Federal Law requires boaters to carry a white light, a sound emitting device, and three signaling devices (flares, smoke, dye pack…) when boating at night