For our Island kayaking tours, Coast Mountain Expeditions relies on high quality, well-maintained equipment. We use mostly single fiberglass sea kayaks and have many popular kayak designs to accommodate individual preference and assure comfortable paddling. Double sea kayaks are also available. Learn more about our Sea Kayaking 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, bad jokes and excellent local guides.

Your Packing List for
Coast Mountain Kayaking Tour in BC

• Daypack or small duffle bag
• Sleeping Bag & Sleeping Pad
(rentals available)
• Pants: long and short
• Warm sweater or pile 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
• Eating utensils: cup, bowl, cutlery
• Waterproof bags for your gear*
• Flashlight

Optional

• Binoculars
• Camera and film
(Bring a waterproof camera bag or container—tupperware works!)
• Good jokes
• Insect repellent
• Book, game, etc.

Packing Hints

For kayaking tours on Vancouver Island, 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 and wool 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 Sea kayaking trip with Coast Mountain, please contact us!