Top 10 Expedition Items

Andy Singh and Roddy Kerr

From the front of the fleet to tail end charlie, here are our top 10 items

1. Float Plan and Risk Management Plan and Maps - Scout / Lead Paddlers

2. GPS & SPOT - Scout / Lead Paddlers

3. UHF radio - Scout / Lead Paddlers + Tail End Charlie + mid-fleet paddler

4. First Aid Kits (with Snake Kit) - everyone

5. Spare Paddles & Kayak Repair Kits - everyone

6. Kayak Carry Straps - 1 set per 4 paddlers

7. Water Filters & Tablets - 1 per 3 paddlers

8. Tow Ropes and /or Throw Ropes depending on river - everyone

9. Satellite Phone - Tail End Charlie

10. Defibrillator - Tail End Charlie

• assumes basic kayaking and camping equipment for each paddler

Other notable mentions

1. Rescue Stretcher / Groundsheet

2. Knife

3. Orange Tent Fly - Orange Signal Sheet

4. Multi-Tool

5. Peg Hammer

6. Mud brush

7. Paracord and Carabiners

8. Mini-Soda Stream

9. Morning Coffee Pot