Equipment and Accessories Needed for a Day Trip At a minimum you will need the following

Equipment and Accessories Needed for a Day Trip

As a Beginner or Novice Paddler you will need the following minimum items:

Boat suitable for the trip
Paddle
PFD
Drinking water
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Hat
Clothing suitable for the water temperature and possible weather
Lunch/snack
Any required personal items such as medicine
Any other item desired or needed based on the conditions.

Paddling books and websites will contain recommendations and helpful checklists. You should develop your own checklist so you don’t forget anything you really wanted or needed. I never take everything on my checklist but it does give me a chance to consider it.

Click here to view the KCKA Checklist containing items suggested by various members. This checklist will give you information to help you create your own personal checklist. Keep in mind that it is unlikely that anyone will take everything on this checklist. It is intended to be a reminder to help you remember things that might be appropriate.

Trip Coordinators and Experienced Paddlers will want additional items to assist with rescues.

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