My Favourite Gadgets
Garmin GPS Map 60 CSX -
small Sony AM/FM radio
Motorola Sat phone
Canon SX1 camera & waterproof Olympus Camera
SPOT beacon
Garmin Forerunner 310XT training gps
Petzl 4 x LED head torch with red lens to preserve your night vision
Matt's Paddling Gear - for expedition trips
This is the minimum amount of gear that I carry for multi-day trips.
| Paddling gear kayak (with a few kayaks to choose from - I think carefully about the area and conditions I will be paddling in and weigh up the priorities of whether I want to travel fast or slow & comfortable) paddle - I generally use a 'Max Kayaks - stealth paddle - medium blade in easy conditions or with a light kayak - or small blade with a heavy boat or strong headwinds spray deck - making sure that it is in good condition before the start of a trip and carry neoprene repair glue with me pfd - picking a comfortable one with lots of pockets cap - one with a sun flap down the back and sides - or a warmer cap in cold conditions paddle top - since Justine Curgenven introduced me to the ChillCheater tops I wouldn't use anything else - they are very comfortable and effective booties - I use diving booties that have a side zip and some tread on the bottom - to slip less when walking around rocks thermals - these are a disposable item - they don't last forever - I usually have some thin thermals and some warmer woollen ones socks - I often wear thin thermal socks under the booties for comfort sunglasses - essential on a long trip to prevent eye damage - on extended trips I carry spare pairs and have a cord on them so I don't lose them as easily whey I am hit by waves manual pump - even when I am using a kayak with an electric or foot pump, I also carry a manual hand pump paddle float - to assist getting back into the kayak in rough conditions - it could save your life deck compass - for navigation - be aware when you put some electronic things near the compass it can affect its accuracy |
| Food: small cooker small gas cylinder light cutlery bowl mug lighter pasta meals daytime food bars water bottles tea bags hot chocolate powder
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Clothes:
trousers
undies
socks
polar fleece
rain coat
beanie
walking shoes
t-shirt
compact towel
face washer & soap
Gear:
gps
medical stuff - tablets etc
kneed it
grey tape
small radio with AAA batteries
head torch with AAA's
spare paddle (break-down paddle in a spare paddle bag)
camera, batteries, charger
sat phone
normal phone
maps
note book and pen
folding solar panel with 12v plug
leatherman tool
length of rope (for towing and tying the kayak up above high tide)
Camping:
small tent, poles & pegs
sleeping mat
sleeping bag
ground sheet