Camping equipment

Camping Equipment is largely a matter of personal preference but here is a list of common items found in a kayak campers hatch:

1. Shelter (Tent/Tarp)
2. Sleeping bag, Pad and Pillow
3. Cook stove and fuel, matches or lighter
4. Cooking pans and utensils
5. Food and Food bag/Bearproof container
6. Drinking water or purification device
7. Drinks - hot or cold.
8. Clothing and Footwear
9. Raingear
10. First aid kit
11. Repair kit
12. Reading material
13. Notebook
14. Camp chair
15. NOAA Weather radio/Marine VHF radio
16. Toilet paper
17. Personal hygiene

All items should be stored in dry bags or double garbage bagged. Trash compactor bags are more sturdy than garbage bags, and also work well. One way to toughen plastic bags is to put them inside a stuff sack.

When packing the kayak, consider the load distribution.