A Little Paddle is embarking on a 140-Day kayak expedition where all of their gear must fit within 2 kayaks. Here's what they are taking with them.
Nathan's Personal Pack List
In-camp Clothing
- Ecologyst 195 merino long sleeve
- Ecologyst 195 merino leggings
- Icebreaker merino boxers X 5
- Costco merino socks X 6
- Fjalraven Keb Gaiter Trouser
- Stanfields wool hoody
- Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Hoody
- Mec down vest
- Ecologyst Wool toque
- Nike tank top
- Fleece Buff
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Eye drops
- Dental floss
- SPF lip balm
- SPF 60 sunscreen
Extras
- GoPro Hero 10 Camera
- Camera Accessories
- DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone
- External battery packs (80,000 mah)
- Charging cables for all devices
- Thermarest Sit Pad thingy (look up)
- ‘Following the Good River’ Book
Emergency Gear
- VHF + batteries
- Thermos
- Water bottle
- Charts + case
- Tide booklet
- Bear Spray
- Silva Explore Compass
- Guide purse / ditch kit bag
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- Bear Bangers
- Electrolyte tabs
- Water purification
- iPhone 14
- Fire kit
- Stirrup
- Garmin inReach Mini
- Flares (3 of 2 types)
- Headlamp
- Splitting Knife
- Lighter
On-water Clothing
- Outdoor Research Sun Runner hat
- Outdoor Research Seattle Cape hat
- Ecologyst 195 Merino long sleeve
- Patagonia Self-guided shirt long sleeve
- Orange Canoe Drysuit
- Orange Canoe Paddling Anorak
- Level 6 Pro Guide Neoprene-lined shorts
- NRS paddling booties
- Crocs
- Viking Rubber boots
- Patagonia Synchilla
- Neoprene poggies
- Neoprene socks
- Neoprene hood
- Sweet Protection Strutter Helmet
Camping Gear
- Nemo Kayu Sleeping Bag
- Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Mat
- MEC Inflatable Pack Pillow
Misc.
- Wallet and certs
- Cash
- Dry bags ~ 40L of space in many small bags
Saneh's Personal Pack List
General Clothing
- Arcteryx Outlet Wool Hoodie
- Arcteryx Atom LT
- Lululemon Wool Knit Crewneck
- Smartwool ¼ zip 295gsm Merino Long Sleeve
- Ecologyst 195gsm Merino Long Sleeve
- Costco 195gsm Merino Long Sleeve
- Lululemon Drysense Long Sleeve
- Smartwool 295gsm Merino Leggings
- Ecologyst 195 Merino Leggings
- Icebreaker Wool Boxers (x5)
- Icebreaker Wool Socks Knee-Height
- Icebreaker Wool Socks (Thick)
- Icebreaker Wool Socks (Summer)
- Anian Recycled Cashmere Beanie
- Anian Melton Wool Hat
- Smartwool Merino Gloves
- Icebreaker Merino Buff
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Dental floss
- Beard Trimmer
Sleep System
- Nemo Kayu Sleeping Bag
- Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Mat
- Mammut CFT Pillow
- Warbonnet Superfly Tarp (13ft, 30D)
- OR Coldfront Down Beanie
- Costco 195gsm Merino Long Sleeve
- Icebreaker 300gsm Merino Leggings
- Icebreaker Wool Socks (Thick)
Emergency Gear
- Flares (3 total [2 kinds])
- Standard Horizon HX210 VHF
- Garmin InReach Messenger
- ACR Artex ResQLink View RLS PLB
- Google Pixel 6 (w/ Windy & Navionics apps)
- GSI 1L Insulated Bottle
- Nalgene 1L
- Fire kit
- Charts + case
- Frontiersman Bear Spray (325g)
In-Camp Clothing
- Arcteryx Norvan LT Jacket (Oversized for layering)
- RAB Electron Pro Down Jacket
- Fjalraven Keb Gaiter Trouser
- Gorewear Paclite Pants
On-water Clothing
- Ciele GOCap
- Outdoor Research Wide Brim Sun Hat
- Orange Canoe Drysuit
- Level 6 Pro Guide Neoprene-lined shorts
- Altra Superior 4 Trail Runners
- Crocs
- Viking Rubber boots
- NRS Neoprene pogies
- NRS Neoprene hood
- NRS 2mm Neoprene Socks
Kayak Gear
- Nimbus Telkwa Sport Kayak
- Gearlab Kalleq 220cm paddle
- Werner Kalliste 220cm paddle
- NRS Inflatable Paddle float
- NRS Kayak Bilge Pump
- Seals Shocker Spray Skirt
- Stohlquist Descent Rescue PFD
- NRS Havoc HelmetNorth Water Sea Link Tow Line
- North Water Micro Throw Line
- Silva 58 Deck Compass
- Aqualung Squeeze Lock Titanium Rescue Knife
Misc.
- Insta360 X3 Camera & Accessories
- Kobo Clara 2E eReader
- Thermarest Trekker Chair
- Anker 20,000 mAh Batteries (x4)
- Wallet
- Passport
- Biolite 330 Headlamp
- Terava Skrama 10in BFK
- Leatherman Wave
- CRKT 3in Knife
- Lighter
- Dry bags ~ 40L of space in many small bags
- Guide purse / ditch kit bag (Click to see more)
- Coghlans Iodine Drops
- Aquatabs
Group Gear
Kitchen
- GSI Bugaboo Base Camper/ Pot Set
- GSI Santoku Knife Kit
- 500ml Nalgene Tub x 4
- MSR Dragonfly Stove (x2)
- MSR 30 Oz fuel bottle (x6)
- MSR Guardian Gravity Water Purification System
- GSI Campfire Grill
- Aeropress w/ Able Stainless Filter
- 1Zpresso Q2 Coffee Grinder
Camping
- MSR Thru-Hiker 100 Wing (Tarp)
- Hennessy Ultralight Backpacker Zip Hammock X 2
- Hillberg the Tentmaker Nammatj 3 Tent
- Misc. Stakes, incl. MSR Sand Anchors
Emergency
- Repair Kit (click to see more)
- First Aid Kit (click to see more)