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What's Included

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Your Multi Day Includes:

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  • Your Sea Kayak Alliance of BC certified guide

  • Possible Water Taxi to and from the BGI's if needed

  • Camping Permits to the National Park

  • All kayaking and safety equipment including life jacket

  • Paddling jacket

  • Four dry bags for your personal belongings

  • Camp chair

  • Tent

  • All kitchen and fire gear

  • All meals and snacks

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Please ask about any extra rentals if needed

Clothing should include:

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  • 1 pair of water shoes – can get wet and most importantly have grip. They need to have ankle straps. I recommend runners, water shoes, Keen or Croc sandals. Closed toed shoes help against stubbing toes on rocks.

  • A pair of rubber boots are optional. Perks include your feet staying dry entering and exiting the kayaks. Downside they can flood if a wave fills them. They can also be bulky to wear in a kayak or to store.

  • 1 pair of land shoes – runners or another light weight shoe is great.

  • 2-4 warm socks

  • 2 shorts

  • 1-2 pants

  • Underwear

  • 1 thermal underwear – like the underlays you might wear skiing.

  • 3-4 shirts – a mix of short and long sleeve

  • 1 sweater – a light/medium weight sweater while on water

  • Evening sweater or puffy coat

  • Rain jacket

  • Rain pants – not necessary but nice to have

  • Paddling Gloves and on land mitts for those with generally cold hands.

  • Buff – for neck warmth and sun protection

  • Warm hat/beanie/toque – whatever you know it as! Wool or fleece ideally.

  • Sun hat

  • Swimsuit – optional
     

Check out MEC for some good options
 

No cotton or jeans. These materials can cause rapid transfer of heat away from the body, and do not dry easily.
Wool, or synthetics such as fleece or polyester are better options.

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Clothing List to Bring

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More Items to Bring

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Other Items may Include:
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  • Sun glasses

  • Glasses/Contacts and Solution – consider a back-up if one becomes lost or broken

  • Small towel

  • Toiletries and menstrual products– biodegradable soaps please

  • Baby wipes – for personal cleaning

  • A few Band-Aids

  • Sunscreen/insect repellent – please spray away from others, not on materials like tents, life jackets and paddle jackets as it leaves stains and ruins the material over time.

  • Lip balm – ideally with 15 SPF or more.

  • Personal medications – bring extra doses of medication if is critical to you. Separate and duplicate, keeping one set with a partner or guide. A trip can be cut short if there is not enough medication to keep a client safe.

  • Wide mouthed water bottle – plastic 1L Nalgene is ideal. They float and do not scratch kayaks. It’s nice to have a carabiner clip attached.

  • Electrolyte tablets – these have added vitamins and minerals which can be nice while exercising in the sun especially.

  • Book – keep in a Ziplock bag

  • Spirits – alcohol may be consumed after the days kayaking only. No glass bottles please.

  • Camera – small waterproof cameras are great. If you have a larger camera a hard case is a great way to keep it protected. Alternatively, a camera can be wrapped in a sweater and kept in a dry bag for protection.

  • Battery pack/cables

  • Ziplock bags

  • Headlamp/extra batteries

  • Ear plugs – if others are sleeping deeply nearby.

  • Camp pillow

  • Small pair of binoculars

  • Sleeping bag and a 15L max compression stuff sack – Rental option available upon booking. Includes a -10º sleeping bag and liner for 5$ a day.

  • Sleeping pad – Rental option available upon booking. Includes a comfortable sleeping mat for 5$ a day.

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