 EQUIPMENT LIST
for Kayaking, Backpacking and Hiking
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Items strongly encouraged for comfort, pleasure and safety.
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DAY KAYAK TOUR BASICS:
___1. Snorkel gear in mesh bag. I will gladly provide it if you don't
have it. Let me know! Prescription masks are available for rental in Kailua-Kona
___2. Wide-brimmed light colored sun hat with dark underbrim. A baseball
cap does not provide adequate protection for ears and neck.
___3. Dark polarized sunglasses with retainer strap.
___4. Sunscreen (30spf) (waterproof) and lipscreen
___5. Large personal Water Bottle filled with water-One liter.
___6. Long-sleeve white or light shirt. Check out the Salvation Army for
this one, or invest wisely in an SPF protective nylon shirt!
___7. Long Nylon shorts to wear in boat and as bathing suit
___8. Heavy-duty Sandals with heel strap
___9. Sarong or towel to throw over legs if very fair
___10. Plastic bag with towel and clothes to change into
CAMPING and PERSONAL ITEMS:
___9. 2 medium size Towels, washcloth and soap.
___10. I will provide for you a clean, very lightweight fleece sleeping
bag.
___11. I will provide you with a sleeping pad and tent.
___12. Personal kit, with spare pair of contacts/glasses if needed. If
you are allergic to bees/wasps etc make sure you bring your antidote/shots
with you!
___13. Handiwipes or moist towelettes
___14. Mosquito Repellent
___15. Small personal First Aid kit
___16. Flashlight or headlamp for each person with extra batteries
___17. Cross trainer type trail shoes (not hiking boots).
CLOTHING:
___18. Change of clothes --lightweight, quick-drying shorts, tank tops,
T-shirts, underwear, sarong for a multitude of uses! Two bathing suits.
___19. Long pants, long shirt, and fleece jacket for evenings (November
- March) and/or Volcano exploring if that's part of your trip.
___20. Second pair of shoes for camp evenings--old tennis shoes and socks
___21. Two bandanas (wear around your neck--keep wet)
___22. Fingerless, padded, synthetic Paddling Gloves (to prevent blisters).
Bike gloves work fine!
OPTIONAL ITEMS :
___1. Lockable folding Knife
___2. Camera for the incredible sights you will see
(the disposable ones take pretty good photos when you are on the water)
NOTE: Good cameras are very easily damaged by water or moisture from salt
air. I don't have any dry bags that will provide 100% protection. If you
wish to bring an expensive camera while paddling, please provide your
own 100% watertight case, and do so at the risk of ruining or losing your
good camera!
___3. Binoculars (waterproof)
___4. Guidebook to Hawaii--I recommend Andrew Doughty's The Big Island
Revealed. (I bring fish & bird books and maps)
___5. Book to read for hammock time
___6. Beer-wine-liqueur etc. for around the campfire after paddling if
you desire this kind of refreshment.
___7. Journal
___8. Hydration Pack (Camelback type) for
Volcano hikes if desired.
ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOME :
- Laptop computer (give yourself a break)
- Work to catch up on (forget it!)
- Worries and anxieties
List #2: BACKPACKING TRIPS
NECESSITIES:
Petroglyph of Canoe
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___1. Items from list #1 which apply (most of them do!)
___2. Medium-size Backpack for each person (hopefully well-broken
in!).
___3. Medium weight, ankle-supporting Hiking Boots (comfortable and
not brand new, not Goretex) with 2 pairs socks per day (one light inner lining
sock, one heavier outer sock)
___4. Hydration pack for drinking (2+
liters), Camelback, Platypus etc.
___5. Moleskin and band-aids for babying
feet (apply before hiking begins!)
___6. Lightweight backpacking Tent
___7. Hiking staff
___8. Lightweight raingear especially for
Waipio-Waimanu trip
___9. Sandals for after we get there!
___10.
Compressed very lightweight sleeping bag and pad. (I will provide a clean,
lightweight fleece sleeping bag.)
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