Equipment Check List for Paddle Oregon
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| General Equipment | |||
| __ | Change of clothes for each day (shorts, pants, t-shirts, under garments) | ||
| __ | Personal hygiene (soap, toothbrush/paste, vitamins) | ||
| __ | Comfortable warm clothes for mornings, evenings and cool days | ||
| __ | Personal bath towel and wash cloth | __ | Socks for your walking shoes |
| __ | Personal medications and eye wear | __ | Extra swimsuit or quick dry synthetic shorts |
| __ | Wool/synthetic cap | __ | Wool/synthetic gloves |
| __ | Camp shoes (ex. tennis shoes) | __ | Hand lotion |
| Optional items | |||
| __ | Camera, film (in waterproof bag-ex. Ziploc) | __ | Binoculars (in waterproof bag-ex. Ziploc) |
| __ | Fishing gear (need Oregon permit) | __ | Notebook/journal |
| __ | Reading book | __ | Nature field guides |
| __ | Cards/games | __ | Solar shower |
| __ | Sit pad | ||
| Equipment for Camping | |||
| __ | Sleeping bag | __ | Sleeping pad |
| __ | Tent | __ | Ground tarp for tent |
| __ | Flashlight (headlamp) | ||
| Equipment for Paddling | |||
| __ | Paddling gloves if you have tender hands (bike gloves, glove liners work well) | ||
| __ | Waterproof bag for daily paddling equipment (extra clothes, etc) |
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| __ |
Waterproof
bags or Ziplocs for small valuables (wallet, cell phones, etc) |
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| __ | Water bottle (at least 1 quart size) | __ | Plastic whistle |
| __ | Sunscreen | __ | Lip protection |
| __ | Personal medication | __ | Rain hat |
| __ | Synthetic or wool long underwear | __ | Fleece or wool sweater/jacket |
| __ | Sunglasses with strap | __ | Glasses strap |
| __ | Wool or synthetic socks | __ | Sandals (with heel strap) or water booties |
| __ | Swim suit or quick dry synthetic shorts | __ | Long sleeve lightweight cotton shirt |
| __ | Sun hat | __ | Motion sickness remedies if susceptible |
| __ | Personal toilet paper | __ | Extra padding to sit on (towel, foam) |
| __ | Rain jacket and pants | __ | Life Jacket |
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Leave all rings, jewelry, and valuables at home. Bring only essential items (including insurance card or copy!) in your wallet. |
Where to rent boats for Paddle Oregon and take paddle lessons in preparation:
| Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe | (503) 285-0464 | 250 NE Tomahawk Island Drive, Portland |
| Sportcraft Marina | (503) 656-6484 | 1701 Clackamette Dr., Oregon City |
| Oregon Canoe Sport | (888) 822-2628 | 2366 State St, #B, Salem |
| Peak Sports | (541) 754-6444 | 129 NW 2nd St, Corvallis |
| Oregon River Sports | (888) 790-7235 | 1640 W 7th Ave, Eugene |
| REI | various locations ñ go to www.rei.com for local store info | |
For additional information call Willamette Riverkeeper-Paddle Oregon at (503) 223-6418