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Camping Checklist

This checklist will help you plan for an overnight trip on the river. Not all of these items are needed, and you may be able to think of things that we are missing, so please use your best judgement with this list. The links on the items go to our internet sales page where you can purchase them if you need to.

Camping Gear

sleeping bag
tent
foam pad
stove/fuel
pack
day bag
tarp
cookset
saw
grill
fry pan, spatula, spoons
plate, cup
knife, fork, spoon
rope
food

Canoe & Repair Gear

paddles & spare
PFD
waterproof box/bag
bailer/sponge
duct tape
pliers/screwdriver
repair materials (canoe, stove, packs)
Canoe or kayak

Kayak Accessories

spray skirt
portage wheels or strap
extra foot brace pins
paddle keeper
paddle float
kayak pump
signal device (whistle, flares, etc.)

Clothing

sneakers
hiking shoes/boots
wool socks
cotton socks
shorts
long pants: cotton/poly or ltwt. wool (preferably not a 100% cotton)
t-shirt
long underwear
bandana
hat w/ brim/visor
for sun & rain
wool hat
lt. wt. wool gloves
rain gear: preferably 2-piece jacket & pants*
wind shell
long sleeve shirt
wool shirt; sweater
swim wear
sport sandals/wet shoes
towel
toothbrush/toothpaste
biodegradable soap
comb or brush
toilet paper

Pocket Items & Optional Accessories

matches
jackknife
flashlight/batteries
water bottles/canteen
insect repellant
sunscreen/lip salve
camera film
sunglasses/strap
binoculars
field guide
fishing gear/license
first aid kit
whistle
compass
candles
permits (where necessary)
medical needs
water filter/purification
maps/guidebooks
candles


251 Thames St,
Bristol, RI 02809
401-245-5100
warrenstore@canoepassage.com