General Gear List for Multi Day Tours

To Do List

 Reserve flights
 Fax, mail, email or call with your arrival times/location to the WEGO KAYAKING office - This is very important
 Mail your medical forms, registration form and waiver, completed and signed to WEGO KAYAKING office - This is very important
 Pay flights and additional hotel rooms* (if overnighting before arrival on Vancouver Island)
 Get required inoculations up to date
 Gloat as friends and family members look on in envy!

Personal equipment Required For All Trips

 Personal spending and emergency funds
 1 extra set of clothes for flight home
 1 pair runners or good walking shoes
 1 pair of shoes that will get wet
 2 pairs of fast drying, lightweight full length pants.
 Underwear-NOT COTTON.
 3 – 4 pairs socks
 2 pair quick dry shorts (nylon)
 1 – 2 bathing suits
 3 T-shirts
 3 long sleeved polypro shirts-NOT COTTON
 2 - 3 pairs of long fleece or wool pants.
 2 fleece jackets or wool sweaters (this will keep you warm even when wet)
 1 warm fleece or wool hat
 1 warm pair fleece or wool gloves
 1 Waterproof jacket for when you are on the beach after paddling
 1 good quality set of rain gear (jacket and pants)

 

Equipment List

 1 sun hat (to keep the sun off your face and neck)
 1 – 3 bandanas (handy for sun protection)
 Sunglasses with band (Chums or Croakies, etc.)
 Spare set of eyeglasses (even if you where contact lenses) and contact lens solution
 1 litre water bottle
 1 small towel
 Personal toiletries (biodegradable)
 Personal medications (bring a spare set for the guides to carry)
 Sunscreen (spf 30, waterproof for kayaking)
 Vaseline or skin care cream
 100% Aloe Vera lotion (with no perfume added)
 Insect repellent
 10 Large Ziploc freezer bags
 4 –8 large garbage bags
 Small piece of cord or rope (3 – 5 meters long) & cloths pegs.

Optional

 Camera equipment and film (we recommend fuji)
 Neoprene paddling gloves (recommended)
 Neoprene booties (recommended)
 Binoculars
 Handy wipes
 Lighter
 Candle or candle lantern*
 Good reading book, log book and pen
 Special snacks
Extra personal Liquors
 Personal coffee for extreme coffee drinkers!