General Sea Kayak Equipment

Below you will find a fairly comprehensive general equipment list for a regular sea kayaking experience.
Jeff Burdison

Your personal Vancouver Island kayak guide, Certified Paddle Canada Instructor / Certified SKGABC Guide

GENERAL BOAT EQUIPMENT

Kayak
Paddle
PFD with whistle
Spare paddle
Pump
Throw bag/tow rope

COMMUNICATIONS

Cell phone with charger and cord
Satphone
Satellite communicator
Personal Locator Beacon

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

Route plan
Chart
Compass
GPS
Inreach

REPAIR KIT

Duct tape
5-minute epoxy
Seam grip
Seam seal
Sewing supplies
Spare nuts and screws
Tie wraps
Multi-tool

KITCHEN SUPPLIES

StoveFuel
Pots
Frypan
Kettle
Plates/bowls/mugs
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Serving spoon
Potholder
Whisk
Can opener
Menu

PERSONAL

Footwear
Paddling gloves
Dry bags
Pants
T-shirts
Long sleeve shirts
Sleep wear
Socks
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Towel
Toque
Gloves
Sweater
Rain gear
Sun screen
Bug jacket
Insect repellant
Knife
Pen/paper
Bandana
Sun glasses and strap
Toilet kit and sanitizer

GROUP EQUIPMENT

Float plan
Tarps
Axe/hatchet
Lantern/head lamp
Ropes

HEALTH AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Medications
Hand sanitizer
Soap
Hand washing station
First aid kit

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Camera
Spare batteries
Journal
Hammock
Fishing gear
Fishing license