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!

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