Usual day trip kit

Day Trip Equipment
 

Basic Kayak clothing

  • Togs/bathing kit, base layers (No cotton), warm layer(s) in cool weather, Spray Jacket / rain jacket (wind proofing), Booties, Sunglasses, sun hat or wrm beanie.
    sunscreen, food & water – while kayaking,

Safety Gear

  • PDF (high vis), Spray Deck, Paddle,
    Pump, Paddle Float, sponge, whistle, 
    VHF in a waterproof bag (if you have one), Cell phone in a waterproof bag, hand sanitiser.

  • Flag (if you have one)
  • First Aid Kit (basic first aid), personal medication, blister plasters, antihistamine cream, antibacterial cream, headache pills, anti-inflamatory pills/cream.
  • Thermos of hot water or camp cooker and pot for boiling a hot drink.

Grab bag (for all trips).

This dry bag should contain a full change of clothing, in case of wet exit during the paddle. This is especially important in winter where hypothermia is a high risk. This bag is always taken on any paddle whether day or weekend trip.

  • .Bikini / or whatever you wear as your first layer, Thermal T-shirt, Thermal long pants, thermal long top / polar fleece, Beanie / woollen hat, woollen socks, gloves.

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