Equipment and Clothing

Packing list – Tips on what to wear & what to bring!

What you want to take with you when kayaking is of course a bit individual, but below are tips on good things to wear and take with you on our trips. Life jackets are mandatory for paddling with us and are included in all types of rentals, activities & courses.

What to wear

Neat shoes e.g. bathing shoes, sandals, sneakers (shoes usually get wet)
Comfortable clothes that are easy to move in e.g. workout clothes
Wind and rainproof jacket
Sun protection factor
Cap / sunglasses
Perhaps gloves to avoid blisters

Extra: When paddling autumn/winter/spring (water temperature below 15 degrees)

Wet suit or dry suit
Wool underwear – wool is a fantastic material that we highly recommend.
Neoprene gloves + possibly wind protection on the paddle if the gloves are thin
Neoprene shoes – it’s fine to wear woolen socks in the drysuit and the shoes on top of everything
Hat

Bring – Packing list Day trip

Fully charged mobile phone to make calls with
Mobile phone or camera to take pictures and film with
Change of clothes – packed dry in i.e. plastic bags
Coffee/lunch, coffee/tea etc. – included in some tours
Water bottle
Warming garments to put on during coffee/lunch breaks
Swimwear & towel
Band-aids in case of an accident – on guided tours & courses the guide/instructor has this

Packing list – Multi-Day trip

If you are going to be away overnight and stay in a tent, there are a few more things to bring. Here is a suggestion on what can be good to have with you. Do you miss a tent but would like to test. Then there are “tent packages” for rent with us. Look in the web shop for more info :-)

Tent
Sleeping pad – preferably insulated but also goes with only air in summer
Sleeping bag
Outdoor kitchen e.g. Trangiakök
Extra gas for outdoor kitchen
Cutting board – to chop and serve on
Matches or fire lighters
Oil for possible frying
Cooking utensils: ladle, pasta ladle, spatula, knife, butter knife, corkscrew / bottle opener, kitchen paper, garbage bag
Dishwashing gear: dish brush, dishwashing liquid (biodegradable), dishcloth, dish towel
Plate set: flat plate, bowl / deep plate, spoon, fork, knife and mug
Thermos
Cooling bag with cooling lamps (or better to plan food that should not be cooled)
Spices: salt, pepper etc.
Food: preferably food that does not need to be cooled e.g. potatoes, onions, pasta, pesto, vegetables, bread, tub cheese, Kalle’s caviar, preserves, coffee, etc.
Fresh water 1.5-2l / participant (then replenish gradually in guest harbors) – packed in the packing hatch
0.5-1l Water bottle easily accessible in the kayak
Snack mix to have in the kayak e.g. salty nuts mixed with sweets
Thermocell mosquito repellent incl. refill (nice when sitting by the water on a quiet evening)
Possible lamp for the tent – there are LED lamps that are charged before departure with built-in mosquito repellent and hook for hanging :-)
Fully charged mobile phone to make calls
Powerbank for mobile
Possible camera or other mobile to take photos or film
Possible small speaker if splashing water, the seagulls’ screams and relaxing sound from the forest is not enough ;-)
Extra clothes
Warm jacket preferably down (works as a pillow at night)
Rainproof clothes
Extra shoes, good if the paddle shoes get wet
Comfortable clothes to wear at the end of the day and possibly sleeping in, rag socks or wool socks can be nice to have
Sun protection factor
Hairbrush and toothbrush incl. toothpaste
Toilet paper
Towel
Swimwear
Soap for salt water and ecologically degradable
Patches & first aid kit incl. elastic wrap, stripes, patches, abrasion patches, Alvedon, Mosquito spray etc.
Charts for the entire route – technology such as apps, GPS can be a support but do not rely on these for navigation
Perhaps compass if you are going to cross larger water areas
Line / tow line, also good for mooring
Extra paddle – you can borrow this from us when you rent over several days
Perhaps float if paddling alone – try to avoid paddling alone, better to be at least 2 persons due to security.