Mississippi River Packlist

Here's a list of all the equipment I'll Everything along on this trip:

  • Rotomod Sit-on-top touring kayak
  • Touring paddle
  • Dry bags
  • Waterproof camera bag (Lowepro Dryzone 100) & all camera equipment
  • Waterproof camera housing
  • PFD (life jacket)
  • Backpack: North Face Badlands 75
  • Tent: The North Face Tadpole & plastic ground cloth
  • Sleeping bag: North Face Squall
  • Sleeping pad: Thermarest Superlite short
  • Stove & fuel (butane/propane mix)
  • MSR Miniworks water filter
  • 2 Nalgenes & MSR 2 liter hydration system
  • Kitchen set, cup, fork & spoon
  • Waterproof matches, lighter, emergency fire starter
  • Binoculars
  • Compass
  • Nautical maps of the river
  • Digital waterproof watch
  • Lock & chain
  • Knife, Swiss Army knife, Multitool
  • Parachute cord
  • Sponge for removing water (cheap bilge pump)
  • Garbage bags & Ziplock bags
  • Duct tape
  • Petzl LED headlamp
  • LED key chain light
  • Phone card
  • Drivers License
  • Cash
  • Bug repellant
  • Sunscreen
  • Chapstick
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Floss
  • Toilet paper
  • Ibuprofen & Tylenol
  • First Aid Kit
  • Needle & thread
  • Towel
  • Journal & pen
  • Address book
  • Long underwear, synthetic top & bottoms
  • Bandana
  • Boonie hat
  • Sunglasses: UV & Polarized Oakleys
  • Shoes/ boots: Merrell boots & Teva water shoes
  • Water sandals: Chaco amphibious sandals
  • Synthetic socks
  • Underwear
  • Fleece gloves
  • T shirts
  • North Face swim trunks
  • Waterproof rain jacket: Columbia shell parka
  • Waterproof rain pants