Gear List for the trip

One of the challenging things in getting ready for the trip was determining what to bring and where to fit it into the kayak. This is what I ended up with - probably more gear than I needed, but glad I packed heavy for my first solo trip. On future trips, I'd probably pack one more change of good paddling clothes, less water and a more efficient filter. Overall though, the kit that I took performed its functions well.

On Me – Mysterios base layer, nylon pants, Reed Sprayskirt, NRS water booties, Stohlquist PFD – VHF radio, Compass, Whistle, 1 Flare
Day Hatch – knit cap, Seattle Sombrero, Camp Shoes, Cockpit Cover, Emergency Pack in Nalgene bottle, 3 liters water, two 25’ lengths of line, additional flares, small flashlight, Daybag –trowel, wash kit, mini-towel, camera, sunscreen, bug spray, otter box with cell phone and batteries, bilge pump
Front Deck – chart case, charts and notes for ww section, Katadyn filter/bottle, spare paddle
Rear Deck - cart without wheels (converted golf bag cart) In cockpit - foam for cart against front bulkhead past the foot pegs.
Front Hatch – Sleeping bag with tent clothes, book, journal, pen all in a compression sack, 1 portage cart wheel, 6 Backpacker Pantry meals, Kitchen Bag – Jetboil stove w/ fuel, spoon, knife, thermos, iodine tablets. Tapered dry bag contained: mesh net, Eureka Zeus tent w/ stakes (regular and sand), Thermarest inflatable sleeping pad, ground cloth
Back Hatch – clothes bag – extra set of long underwear, 3 pair of extra socks, extra nylon pants, fleece pullover. Emergency Bag – first aid kit, repair kit – epoxy, duct tape, multi-tool, allen wrenches, skeg lubricant, etc. Food bags – 2 drybags with 2 loafs of bread, peanut butter, honey, trail mix, granola, oatmeal, fruit roll up snacks. 1 portage cart wheel, 4 Backpacker Pantry meals, Water Bladder (2 ½ gallon capacity)
Boat - Island Kayaks Expedition; 18’ fiberglass sea kayak; Paddle is an ONNO Full Tour Carbon Signature, adjustable between 210 and 220 cm, spare paddle was an ONNO blem Full Tour.