Packing List

multi day kayak trip

We suggest you bring the following:

HEAD/NECK

  • Cap

  • Sunglasses

  • Straps for glasses/sunglasses

  • Woolly hat

  • Buff – Neck warmer

UPPER BODY

  • Waterproof Jacket

  • Thin down jacket

  • Fleece

  • Thermal top

  • T- shirt x2 (x1 for paddling in x1 for at camp)

  • Thin gloves

LEGS

  • Trousers - lightweight

  • Underwear x2-3

  • Thermal trousers

  • Swimming shorts

  • Shorts

    FEET

  • Paddling shoes - sandals, crocs or neoprene booties

  • Trainers - For use at camp

  • Socks x2

  • Woollen socks x1

HYGIENE

  • Personal hygiene items & medication

  • Soap - Biodegradable

  • Suncream

  • Bug repellent

  • Bite cream

EXTRAS

  • Electronics - phone, camera, powerbank

  • Drybags for clothes, electronics, sleeping bag - It’s better to have a selection of sizes. Several small and medium works better than one large. Suggested: 5l for electronics, 10-15l for clothes, 10-15l for sleeping bag.

  • Waterproof pouch for your phone

  • Headlamp

  • Waterbottle and/or camelback


Useful Information

Tips/ layers/ weather

  • Weather permitting, we will generally kayak in swimming gear and t-shirt. Adding a fleece and/or a rain jacket if needed.

  • Ensure you have 1 set of spare clothes in a dry bag, as your paddling set may get wet.

  • The guide will be paying close attention to the weather, adjusting the route if needed.

  • Bring a selection of your own snacks for the trip. These can include trail mix, chocolate bars, apples etc.

  • All fitness levels can enjoy this trip with no preparation. If you’re prone to having tight hamstrings, stretching several times a week in preparation would be useful, but not essential.

 

How to layer

For backcountry skiing the best way to keep warm is to use many layers of clothing. The idea of this is that the air between the layers keeps you warm and dry. The humidity is supposed to move through the layers away from the skin. This is how the body temperature stays even during the ski tour. You can adjust your temperature if you can remove or add layers yourself easily.

1. Closest to skin -layer

The layer closest to skin moves the humidity away from the skin and keeps it dry and warm.

2. Mid-layer

The mid-layer is supposed to help with warmth adjusting, when it is colder the mid-layer should be warmer.

3. Top-layer

The top-layer protects against wind and snowfall.

4. Extra-layer

You will need an extra layer to put on for breaks and lunch.

if you have any questions just send us a message and we can help you out.


Snacks

For our trips we will supply you with breakfast, lunch and dinner and you will provide your own snacks. It’s always best to have something stashed away in your pocket for when you need that energy boost. We work with Outdoor Provisions who make a range of all natural energy bars with compostable wrappers and flavours inspired by UK national parks. Each one is vegan, contains no refined sugar and delivers a balanced energy release. These are perfect for our trips as they can give you that extra boost throughout the day.

You know your own eat habits better than we do so bring as many (or as little snacks) as you like. If you are someon that likes to eat little and often then pack quite a few as somtimes the gap between meals can depend on how our day is going. It’s always better to pack a few too many just incase. Outdoor Provisons do some great variety boxes ( 4,8 or 18 bars) go check them out (our favourite is the Bara Brith).

if you have any questions just send us a message and we can help you out.