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Packing lists
The most important thing to do while making lists or packing is to think in terms of containers.
What are you going to want packed in a particular box or bag? List these things together.
When making up your lists add separate amount columns for: Need, Have and Loaded.
Put the correct number in each column as it is done.
For excellent samples, go to http://www.nrsweb.com
Lots of other excellent boating & camping articles can be found there as well.
Group Packing List – arranged & listed by containers
Boat gear – Large stuff strapped directly into the boat.
Boat, frame, straps, oars, paddles, pump
Rope, throw rope, bow line
PFDs with knives & whistles
First aid kit
Bear spray, gun
Cooler & ice
Tables & chairs
Utility drybox – Put like stuff, or fragile stuff, in bags or boxes inside the main drybox.
GPS, Spot, ELT, Epirb or Sat Phone
Rescue Equipment, carabiners, pulleys
Shovel, axe, saw
Patch kit
Tool bag with cords, duct tape, glue, Leatherman, tools
Toilet bag with T/P & lighter: Keep it handy.
Food box – Packed in reverse order of intended use. Separated by camps with the first camp's meals on top.
Cooking and eating box
Stoves, fuel, lighter
Pots, pans, knifes, spatulas, spoons, cutting board
Dutch oven, tongs, & briquettes
Tinfoil, waxed paper, plastic wrap, zip Lock bags, garbage bags
Plates, bowls, cups, silverware
Dish washing buckets, chlorine, dish soap, sponges
Personal Packing List
Primary personal bag: Packed with first to need items at the top.
Everything except the shoes, boots & tent are in separate bags inside my main drybag
Shoes & boots: on top because I want them first
Tent: My next to need items
In-tent bag: Sleeping bag, pad, pillow, light: I throw this in the tent now that it is set up.
Toilet bag with T/P & lighter: I hang this in my tent vestibule where it is always handy.
Med & wash bag: This bag may not stay inside the tent due to odors and bears.
Medications, hand cream, clean wipes, toothbrush & paste, soap, towel
Warm gear bag: Fleece coat, pants, socks, and a down vest sealed in a plastic bag
Clothing bag with change of clothes: This bag stays at the bottom of my primary bag until needed.
Personal float bag: Attached to whatever boat I am in at the time, and comes out when camping.
Camera
Water bottle, snacks
Bug dope, head net
Sunscreen, sunglasses, case, strap
Rain gear, warm clothing
Gloves, hats (sun & rain)
Think moderately lightweight for all of this stuff. It will be easier to move it back & forth to campsites and make the boats easier to handle. Avoid heavy canvas tents or large cots, and don’t pack more food & drinks than you will consume. (Everyone overestimates food & drink, so just don't do it.) Plan meals and share camping equipment with others in your boat or with the whole group.
The most important thing to do while making lists or packing is to think in terms of containers.
What are you going to want packed in a particular box or bag? List these things together.
When making up your lists add separate amount columns for: Need, Have and Loaded.
Put the correct number in each column as it is done.
For excellent samples, go to http://www.nrsweb.com
Lots of other excellent boating & camping articles can be found there as well.
Group Packing List – arranged & listed by containers
Boat gear – Large stuff strapped directly into the boat.
Boat, frame, straps, oars, paddles, pump
Rope, throw rope, bow line
PFDs with knives & whistles
First aid kit
Bear spray, gun
Cooler & ice
Tables & chairs
Utility drybox – Put like stuff, or fragile stuff, in bags or boxes inside the main drybox.
GPS, Spot, ELT, Epirb or Sat Phone
Rescue Equipment, carabiners, pulleys
Shovel, axe, saw
Patch kit
Tool bag with cords, duct tape, glue, Leatherman, tools
Toilet bag with T/P & lighter: Keep it handy.
Food box – Packed in reverse order of intended use. Separated by camps with the first camp's meals on top.
Cooking and eating box
Stoves, fuel, lighter
Pots, pans, knifes, spatulas, spoons, cutting board
Dutch oven, tongs, & briquettes
Tinfoil, waxed paper, plastic wrap, zip Lock bags, garbage bags
Plates, bowls, cups, silverware
Dish washing buckets, chlorine, dish soap, sponges
Personal Packing List
Primary personal bag: Packed with first to need items at the top.
Everything except the shoes, boots & tent are in separate bags inside my main drybag
Shoes & boots: on top because I want them first
Tent: My next to need items
In-
Med & wash bag: This bag may not stay inside the tent due to odors and bears.
Medications, hand cream, clean wipes, toothbrush & paste, soap, towel
Warm gear bag: Fleece coat, pants, socks, and a down vest sealed in a plastic bag
Clothing bag with change of clothes: This bag stays at the bottom of my primary bag until needed.
Personal float bag: Attached to whatever boat I am in at the time, and comes out when camping.
Camera
Water bottle, snacks
Bug dope, head net
Sunscreen, sunglasses, case, strap
Rain gear, warm clothing
Gloves, hats (sun & rain)
Think moderately lightweight for all of this stuff. It will be easier to move it back & forth to campsites and make the boats easier to handle. Avoid heavy canvas tents or large cots, and don’t pack more food & drinks than you will consume. (Everyone overestimates food & drink, so just don't do it.) Plan meals and share camping equipment with others in your boat or with the whole group.
