Powell River Sea Kayak: Packing Lists

What we provide -- What you provide

What we provide (camping tours):

  • Launching Kayakstents (3 season, waterproof with vestibules, single and double)
  • Thermarest Sleeping Pads (full-length, standard size)
  • all sea kayaking equipment
  • dry bags
  • first-aid equipment
  • all meals and snacks
  • non-alcoholic beverages
  • all cooking equipment and utensils
  • snorkeling gear
  • wet-suits (if needed)
  • waterproof paddling jackets (if needed)
  • soap for washing
  • and a guide...with a smile

What we provide (Chill & Immerse in Desolation Tours):

  • cabana-style tents on private platforms
  • personal lounge chairs
  • reading lights
  • comfy air-beds
  • bedding
  • pillows
  • hammocks
  • all sea kayaking equipment
  • first-aid equipment
  • all meals and snacks
  • non-alcoholic beverages
  • all cooking equipment and utensils
  • snorkeling gear
  • wet-suits (if needed)
  • waterproof paddling jackets (if needed)
  • freshwater gravity shower (cool water)
  • soap for washing
  • and a guide...with a smile

Do not bring the following:

  • hand or hair soap (unless safe for environment - PRSK provides environmentally friendly products on tour)
  • pillow (hint: a pillow case works great when stuffed with a fleece jacket)
  • toilet paper

Equipment and Clothing List - What You Need:

  • sunglasses
  • sunscreen
  • spare prescription eyeglasses
  • 2 of any medications stored in separate containers (your guide will carry one of these containers for the entire trip)Kayaking
  • 1 warm fleece jacket
  • 1 rain jacket for camp
  • 1 pair rain pants for camp
  • hat for sun and rain
  • 1 pair pants for camp (may be cotton but quick dry is best)
  • 1 pair pants for paddling (quick-dry material only!)
  • 1 pair long underwear pants (quick-dry material only!)
  • 1 long sleeve t-shirt (quick dry best)
  • 2 t-shirts (at least 1 quick dry material but 1 cotton for camp is ok)
  • extra socks (avoid that cotton!)
  • 1 pair shorts or bathing suit for swimming
  • 1 pair shorts while paddling or in camp (quick dry material)
  • 1 pair wettable shoes (no open-toed sandals for paddling unless a thick pair of wool or polyester socks are worn with the sandals. This is to avoid serious cuts which may occur from walking on shorelines covered with oysters and barnacles)
  • 1 pair dry shoes, sandals or rubber boots for camp
  • 1 personal water bottle
  • personal effects (e.g.: toothbrush, toothpaste...)
  • compact sleeping bag* in a compression sack (if your compression sack is not waterproof, line the sack with a garbage bag and then stuff your sleeping bag in)
    note: we have a few sleeping bags available if needed. Please let us know in advance!)
  • towel (preferably a quick dry pack towel vs. a big cotton towel)
  • a positive attitude (absolutely essential)

* sleeping bag is not needed for Chill & Immerse Tour. PRSK will provide bedding.

You may consider these extras:

  • cotton gloves or bike gloves for blister protection
  • toque
  • pillow case cover (stuffed with a fleece jacket it makes a decent pillow)
  • camera
  • insect repellant
  • book
  • fishing license and fishing gear

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