What to bring. A massive challenge is to pack the most basic essentials to survive on the river for 3+ months and still make it all fit in a kayak. This is an ever-evolving list, but here is where it stands 83 days out from the start of the trip:
| paddling |
| boat |
| seat |
| rudder kit |
| paddle |
| back up paddle |
| PFD |
| portage cart |
| straps/bungees |
| foam blocks |
| bilge pump |
| bail sponge + cup |
| spray skirt |
| hatch cover |
| camping |
| tent |
| pillow |
| sleep pad |
| sleeping bag |
| sleeping bag liner |
| tent footpring/tarp |
| camp chair |
| hammock |
| dry bags/gear bags |
| deck bag |
| small dry bag |
| medium dry bag |
| large dry bag |
| cell phone case |
| backpack/stuff sack |
| food prep |
| camp stove |
| gas |
| lighter |
| matches |
| utensils |
| ziplocs |
| dishes |
| cup/mug |
| foil |
| olive oil? |
| salt/pepper/spices |
| food |
| TBD |
| hydration |
| 5 gal tank |
| soft canteens |
| nalgene |
| life straw/bottle |
| collapsible bucket |
| clothing/footwear |
| Hoka sandal |
| flip flops |
| communication |
| cell phone |
| garmin inreach explorer+ |
| camera/tech |
| waterproof camera |
| bluetooth speaker |
| rechargeable battery brick |
| 13w solar panel |
| power cords |
| ipod? |
| tablet? |
| bluetooth keyboard |
| miscellaneous |
| PFD knife |
| leatherman |
| hunting knife |
| hatchet? |
| shovel |
| para cord |
| elastic para cord |
| rope |
| head light |
| flashlight |
| batteries |
| gorilla tape |
| epoxy/patch kit |
| fire starter |
| binoculars |
| sunglasses |
| needle/thread? |
| fishing gear, hooks, bait |
| whistle |
| hygiene |
| toothbrush/paste |
| first aid kit |
| multi-vitamins |
| towel |
| rag |
| soap |
| anti-bacterial |
| wet wipes (BD) |
| snus |
| solid waste bags |
| floss |
| A&D cream |
| tinactin |
| sunblock |
| bug spray |
| laundry detergent |
| moleskin/KT tape |
| essential oils/deep blue |
| books/maps |
| L&C journal |
| personal journal |
| pens/pencil |
| The Complete Paddler |
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