![]() Sleeping mat – well insulated, small packable.I use a down bag stored in two good dry bags to ensure that it will stay dry at all costs. Make sure you can pack it small enough to fit in your boat. Your sleeping bag should have an indicated comfort temperature on it so you can check it’s suitable. Sleeping bag – appropriate for the time of year 2-3 season.Tent – this should at least 3 season rated to be able to withstand unpredictable Scottish weather conditions – no pop up tents please.Large windproof cagoule for wearing at lunchtimes that can go over a buoyancy aid – yes EVEN in summer!.All personal clothing for kayaking – if you have a choice of clothing and are unsure, I like to leave my decision to the last minute and leave surplus gear behind in the car.All personal kayaking equipment – including boat, paddles, buoyancy aid and spray deck – unless you have arranged to hire.Dry bags are available by brands such as Alpkit, Exped, Lomo. If you have a bigger kayak you might get away with bigger bags. It is recommended that all kit be packed into small dry-bags (about 3- 5 litres) for going into your kayak hatches and utilising all the small spaces. This is a list based on what I find works for me paddling in Scotland in the months of May – October. ![]() It is highly recommended that you practice packing your kayak before your trip. If you haven’t camped from a kayak I would be delighted to help and advise. What to take on a sea kayak expedition? Small dry bags are bestįor many kayak camping trips you will need to be self-sufficient for the duration of the trip with limited or no access to shops, cafes, campsites toilets or showers.
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