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This article is from the Sea Kayaking FAQ, by Todd Leigh with numerous contributions by others.

17 Equipment

The essentials -
boat
paddle
sprayskirt
PFD : personal flotation device (life jacket)

safety gear -
spare paddle
bilge pump
paddle float
weather radio
emergency shelter and rations
first aid kit
tow system
helmet for surf conditions

signalling -
flares : handheld and aerial
smoke canister
flag
mirror
whistle
flashlight
marine VHF radio
strobe
EPIRB

navigation -
compass : hand-held and deck-mounted
charts
chart cover
course protractor
tide charts and tables
wristwatch

clothing -
paddling jacket
wetsuit
drysuit
polyester, nylon, or wool insulating garments if it's cold or the water is cold
cotton garments for cooling/sun protection if it's hot and the water is warm
headwear : balaclava, beanie, or neoprene hood, sun hat, rain hat, etc.
handwear : gloves or pogies
footwear : booties, neoprene socks, aquasocks, sandals, rubber boots, etc.

camping -
sleeping bags
sleeping pads
tents or bivy sacks
stoves
pots and pans
dry bags for gear stowage
etc.

 

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