Ever consider how much your camping gear weighs when you are kayak camping? Much like kayak fishing, I'm finding the "less is more" rule to hold true with kayak camping as well. The trick is to take just enough gear to be comfortable during an overnight paddle trip without skimping on comfort and function, AND to be able to paddle with it safely and easily. This is my core packing list; including two complete meals, it only weights 16.5 lbs and all (minus the tent) fits in two 20 liter dry bags!
SHELTER: (total weight: 7.61 lbs)
Coleman Exponent Tent (TYL-X2) 5.03 lbs
Academy Sleeping Bag (30 degree) 2.38 lbs
Coleman Lantern (F1 lite lantern) .20 lbs
FOOD: (total weight: 5.65 lbs)
Coleman Stove F1 Ultralight 0.17 lbs
Jetboil PCS 0.94 lbs
Jetboil Fuel (2 each) 0.85 lbs
Katadyn (Hiker Pro) Water purification 0.69 lbs
Klean Canteen 0.03 lbs
Mini Kitchen Kit 0.21 lbs
GSI Rehydrate Long Handled Spoon 0.03 lbs
MRE (2 each) 2.75 lbs
TOOLS: (total weight 2.79 lbs)
Streamlight PolyTac Tactical Flashlight 0.26 lbs
Coleman Folding Shovel/Pic 1.13 lbs
First Aid Kit (custom) 1.38 lbs
Coghlans Sierra Saw 0.03 lbs
Light My Fire Army Fire Starter 0.01 lbs
How much does your basic kayak camping kit weigh?
Jeff York
http://www.southtexaskayak.com
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