A Pre-trip Check List
by Ross C.
Over the past few months I've developed my own "Packing List" which I use to "tick off" the particular items I need before each trip.
| Item | Fishing | Camping | Touring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Racks & Tiedown straps | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Towel | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Kayak | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Paddle | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Skirt | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Paddle Float | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| PFD & Whistle | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Baling Container & Sponge | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Hand Pump for baling | _____ | _____ | |
| Cooking Equipment & Matches | _____ | ||
| Camping Equipment (incl. toilet paper) | _____ | ||
| Hat | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Rubber Boots | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Waterproof Jacket | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Reading Glasses & Sunglasses | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Spare Clothes/Dry Bag | _____ | _____ | |
| Food Items | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Water Containers | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Knife | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Duct Tape | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Torch, Signal Mirror, & V-Sheet | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| First Aid Kit (incl. Ventolin) | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Sunscreen & Insect Repellent | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Phone (& wallet) in Waterproof Bag | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Lures, Flies, & Tackle Box | _____ | ||
| Crab Bait & Fishing Bait | _____ | ||
| Camera | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Rod & Reel | _____ | ||
| Handline | _____ | ||
| Crab Pots, Cord, & Floats | _____ | ||
| "Tackleback" & Cord | _____ | ||
| Canvas Bags | _____ | ||
| Tow Rope & Belt | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Anchor or Sea Anchor | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Landing Net | _____ | ||
| Pliers | _____ | ||
| Tape Measure or Scales | _____ | ||
| Fish Storage Bag | _____ | ||
| Permit for Lake | _____ |