I think that we only need one of the following - so I have taken them out of the table. I have marked the 'bringer's' name after each article :-). portable saw - Jane These are things that were on the original list and I'm questioning their necessity now.
Each of us will require the following as Personal Gear: For Canoeingwhistle 1/2 canoe PFD Kneeler Bailers - Jane has them!!! Painters? MATCHES fire starters notebook & pencil camera (optional) binoculars (optional) 2 one liter water bottles squeeze water bottle get even equipment plastic bags Clothinglong pants shorts long-sleeved shirt T-shirts rain gear socks underwear track suit or pyjamas bathing suit - even if we don't swim, the bathing suit might be useful for washing up in hiking boots or running shoes water shoes or sandals, for the shower or walking in water sun hat wool hat (to wear when sleeping, if camping in cold weather) sunglasses & safety strap or string cycling gloves (to prevent blisters from paddling) (optional) ********BUG JACKET*******(optional) fleece jacket duffle bag or backpack that holds clothing, thermarest and sleeping bag if possible sleeping bag ground sheet thermarest thermarest chair (optional) small flashlight and batteries facecloth camp towel - I had someone tell me that these are wonderful! toiletries bug juice sun screen identification - Jill has been preparing this book deck of cards ******SNAFFU********* spare set of car keys (have two people carry car keys on the trip) complete change of clothes, washcloth and hair brush to leave in the car for the trip home PACKING TIP...double bag it!Most backpacks will leak if dropped into the water, or if exposed to rain for any length of time. This double-bagging system will keep gear dry under any conditions: seal articles that would absorb or be ruined by water in clear, heavy-duty freezer bags (e.g. Ziplock bags). Pack each day's requirements in a zip lock bag (I label the bags too.) Pack a bag of clothing in case you get soaked or dirty and need to change. Pack your night things in a bag as well. I also have a bag with spare socks and panties in it. Line the inside of your duffle bag with a large, thick, plastic bag (e.g. a garbage bag or commercially-available waterproof camping gear bag), pack each the lined compartment with your gear-filled freezer bags (above) and then tie or twist-tie the liner-bags shut to provide a second barrier against water. Don't forget to waterproof your sleeping bag and toilet paper! To waterproof your sleeping bag - take a lawn and garden heavy duty garbage bag and place it inside your stuff sack. Stuff your sleeping bag inside, and squeeze all the air out of the garbage bag before closing the mouth of the bag. Twist up the end of the garbage bag and then stuff it down inside the stuff sack, between the sack and the sleeping bag. The stuff sack will help to prevent the garbage bag from being punctured!
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