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SEA KAYAK EXPEDITIONS
PACKING LIST

What to bring for a sea kayak expedition

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QUALITY KAYAKING EQUIPMENT

  • Single or Double expedition kayaks, with rudder.
  • Werner "Shuna" glass Paddles (210, 215, 220 cm)
  • Spray-deck (PVC or Neoprene)
  • Buoyancy-aids | PFD
  • Expedition first aid kit
  • Laminated A4 expedition maps
  • Safety gear – EPIRB, flares, tow lines, spare paddles, spare spray-deck

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designed for oceanic conditions

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WHAT TO BRING

  • Camping Kit
  • Paddling Gear
  • Clothing, Wear
  • Personal Items

CAMPING KIT

  • Lightweight tent with sandpegs (available for hire, €50/week).

  • Inflatable camping mattress (available for hire €20/week).

  • Sleeping bag

  • Head torch

  • Mug, plate and cutlery (available for loan)

  • Dry bags (2 x 20 litre and 5-7 smaller ones)

  • Stove and Pots, most fuel types are available on Milos.

PADDLING GEAR

  • Quick dry shirt: a long sleeve shirt (a “running top” or “rashy”) is ideal.

  • Quick dry or neoprene shorts.

  • Waterproof paddling jacket or "cagoule" (available for hire €20/week).

  • Swimming costume.

  • Sport sandals, water shoes, neoprene booties or “crocs’.

  • Hat and sunglasses with retaining straps, sunscreen.

  • Expeditions on April or after mid October:

  • Neoprene or “Reed” trousers.

  • Extra base layer.

  • Warm hat, underwear and socks.

DRY CLOTHES

  • Pair of trainers or walking shoes.

  • 2 T-shirts or similar.

  • 1 shorts and1 trousers.

  • 1 thermal top base layer.

  • 1 fleece.

  • Hat, underwear and socks.

  • Stove and Pots, most fuel types are available on Milos.

PERSONAL ITEMS

  • Toiletries

  • Wet wipes.

  • Pak-towel or similar.

  • Sunscreen.

  • Insect repellent.

  • Toilet paper.

  • A good book.

  • Phone, power bank.

  • Waterproof camera or camera in a waterproof case/container.

  • Camping kit (see above).

PLANNING THE LOAD

Sea kayaks can take loads of gear, however, the more you have, the heavier and slower your kayak will be. It is also more difficult and time-consuming to pack and unpack.

The key is to keep everything to a minimum, packed in dry bags. Many smaller dry bags are preferable to a few larger ones. 20 litres (20 cm diameter) should be the maximum size.

We suggest 2 x 20 litre dry-bags and several smaller ones of various sizes and colours.

Pack things into dry bags before you leave home!

RECOMMENDED PACKING

  • 20 lt bag – Camp clothing

  • 8 lt bag – Cagoule and neoprene trousers (for when you do not need to wear them; keep this accessible in case you do)

  • 20 lt – Extras. Things you do not always need and can stay in the boat at camp: First-aid kit, repair kit. Sunglasses, sun cream, toilet paper, batteries, etc

  • 12 lt bag – Sleeping bag

  • 15 lt bag – Tent

  • 12 lt bag – Mattress

  • 12 lt bag – Shoes

  • 12lt – Food. I use just one for bread, crackers, biscuits, pasta, and small items. Food, for the most part (fresh fruit and veg, tins, jars and bottles) does not need to go in a dry bag and can stay loose or in shopping bags

  • 5 lt – toiletries (tooth brush & paste, shampoo, toilet paper, wet wipes, medications, etc)

  • 5 lt – electronics and books, head torch, book, diary, phone, batteries, chargers, passport, money (probably worth double bagging!)

  • Loose items – water and other drinks, food items, stove and fuel.

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Triovasalos, Milos Cylades 84800 | Greece

[+30] 6946477170

rod@seakayakgreece.com

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Sea Kayak Milos is owned and operated by Rod Feldtmann and Petrinela Vikeli, of Triovasalos, Milos Greece.