Canoe Trip Checklist
The ultimate pre-trip checklist so you never forget something at home again
Paddle
- Canoe/Kayak
- One paddle per person
- One PFD per person
- Map & Case
- Canoe Pack/Barrel/Dry Pack
- Dry Bags
- Bailing Kit & Throw Line
- Painters Line (to tie up canoe)
- Signaling Devices
Camp
- Permits (put them in your map case)
- Tent, Fly, & Footprint
- Tent poles, stakes, guylines
- Sleeping Bag & Compression Sack
- Sleeping Pad
- Lightweight Packable Pillow
- Extra garbage bags
- Toilet Paper in a waterproof bag
Kitchen
- Water filter/treatment system
- Food - see meal plan here
- Stove & Fuel
- Lighter & matches
- Pot set
- Cooking utensils
- Waterbottles
- Mugs
- Plates/bowls
- Spoons/sporks
- Biodegradeable soap & scour pad
- Tarp
- Knife to prep meals
- Folding saw
- Extra garbage bags
- Dry bags
- Rope + carabiner (to hang food)
Safety
- First Aid Kit (check the contents before each trip)
"Wet" Clothing (Day)
- Sun Hat
- Sun Glasses
- Neck Warmer/Buff
- Quick drying T-Shirt
- Long-sleeve shirt
- Underwear/Sports Bra
- Rain Jacket
- Rain Pants
- Hiking Pants
- Hiking Socks
- Hiking Boots/Shoes
- Bathing Suit
"Dry" Clothing (Night)
- Toque/Knit Hat
- T-Shirt
- Sweater
- Long Underwear
- Cozy Pants
- Warm Socks (extra pair)
- Lightweight 'site shoes' (easily slipped on, durable, water friendly)
- Extra Underwear!