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This lists identifies equipment needed for full-day trips on class I - III rivers and open-water coastal paddling.

Critical Item Canoe or Kayak     For whitewater add:
Critical Item Paddle   Critical Item Helmet
Critical Item PFD (Life Vest)   Critical Item Flotation bags (for kayak)
Critical Item Whistle (noise-maker)   Critical Item Throw Rope
Critical Item Spray Skirt   Critical Item Paddle Jacket / Wetsuit
Critical Item Pump and/or Sponge     Eyeglass straps
Critical Item Paddle clothing     Gloves
Critical Item Dry clothing     Nose clip
Critical Item Photo ID      
Critical Item First Aid Kit     For touring add:
Critical Item 1 gallon water / drink     Compass, maps
Critical Item Lunch and snacks     Flares
Critical Item Sun-Protection lotion     Marine radio (coastal areas)
  Spare Paddle     Tide tables (coastal areas)
  Seat Back for canoe / SOT     Tow rope
  Dry Bag      
  Matches / Lighter     Canoeists might like to add:
  Cell Phone     Double-bladed kayak paddle
  Money / phone change     for more power
  Insect Repellant      
  Toilet Paper     Critical Item = critical items
  Tarp      
  Knife