Additional Equipment
- Bailer or pump for kayaks with interior compartments
- Bungee cords
- Dry storage bags
- Duct tape
- Extra drinking water
- Extra paddle
- First-aid kit
- Flares or other distress signals
- Flashlight or lantern
- Glasses strap to keep your eyeglasses from falling off
- Insect repellent
- Knife
- Matches
- Nose clip
- Paddle leash to keep a dropped paddle from floating away
- Repair kit
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Throw bag that contains a length of rope you can attach to your paddlecraft and throw to a capsized swimmer