Have you ever planned a multi-day kayaking trip? The idea of going kayaking for the day always excites me. Getting to spend a few quality hours on the water away from everything is as invigorating as it is therapeutic. So going kayaking for several days on end? Let’s just say I feel like a new person coming back from those paddles. The only trouble is that sometimes planning these multi-day trips can be a hassle. What to pack is often one of the things new overnight paddlers have trouble with. With this in mind, I have compiled a brief list of items to get you thinking about what you should bring on your trip. This list is not exhaustive, but the below are items that no kayaker should be without when going on a multi-day adventure.

-Clothing (Layers are key!)

Drytop

Drypant

Pants (at least 1 pair synthetic or quick drying)

Shirts (at least 1 synthetic or quick drying)

Sandals or water shoes (while in the kayak)

Tennis shoes or boots (for camp)

Spray jacket and/or rain gear

Swimsuit

Paddling or synthetic gloves

Socks

Underwear and long underwear

-Camp gear

Tent w/rain fly and footprint, or hammock

Sleeping bag

Sleeping pad

Camp stove w/fuel

Meals

Pot/pans

Utensils

Matches or lighter

Small camp chair (such as crazy creek)

-Other

First aid kit

Dry bags

GPS

Maps of the area

Compass

Flashlight/headlamp

Spare paddle and PFD

Signaling devices (whistle, mirror)

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Bug spray

Hat

Throw rope

Knife

Snacks

Emergency water treatment