Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island Tours Equipment List
Equipment List
Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island BC Tours
For our sea kayaking Vancouver Island BC tours Coast Mountain Expeditions relies on high quality, well-maintained equipment. We use mostly single fibreglass sea kayaks and have many popular kayak designs to accommodate individual preference and assure comfortable paddling. Double sea kayaks are also available. (see ABOUT OUR TOURS)
We Provide
Kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, PFD’s (lifejackets), charts & compass, kayak camp kitchen, radio & safety equipment, wilderness first aid supplies, good 2-person tents, delicious wholesome food, boat transportation, eco lodge accommodation, and excellent local guides.
You Bring
Daypack (for tours thaat include hiking)
Sleeping Bag & Sleeping Pad (rentals available)
Pants: long and short
Warm sweater or fleece jacket
Raingear: waterproof jacket & pants
Hat(s) for sun and rain
2 Towels & Bathing suit
Gloves (for blister protection--waterproof bicycle gloves are good)
Shoes: wettable shoes (sport sandals are popular) & comfy walking shoes
Personal clothing, toothbrush, etc.
Sunglasses (essential)
Sunscreen (good protection essential)
Spare prescription glasses, if worn
Medications (report use to trip leader)
Water bottle: 1-litre, plastic or stainless
Eating utensils: cup, bowl, cutlery
Waterproof bags for your gear*
Flashlight
Optional
Binoculars
Camera (Bring a waterproof camera bag or plastic container—tupperware works!)
Insect repellent
Book, game, etc.
Packing Hints:
For kayak trips in British Columbia, clothing of synthetic fibres such as nylon and polypropylene is advantageous because if wetted they will dry quickly. Synthetic fleece materials are good warm wear; combined with a wind/rain shell, they are usually sufficient. Cotton fibres may stay damp--you probably won't find your blue jeans comfortable in the kayak!
Kayaks have adequate storage space, but the hatch openings are small. Bring several small stuff sacks (sleeping bag size is good) rather than large ones.
*A good dry bag can be made by putting a garbage bag inside a regular nylon stuff sack.
If you have any questions about packing for your BC kayak trip with Coast Mountain, please contact us!
