Inventory
In an effort to be a resource for future kayakers I compiled a complete inventory of everything on the boat and on me (excluding food which will have its own post when I’m up to it) 10 days into the trip.
Outside of kayak – bilge pump, carbon paddles, alum paddles, machete, seat cushion, gatorade bottle (pee bottle), 2 x caribeener bungees, 6L drom bag, 10L drom bag.
Day bag (sits directly in front of me) – paracord, gloves, 2 x 100% DEET, sunscreen, mini first aid kit, mosquito net hat, sunglasses (knockoff wayfarers bc I’m cool as shit and cheap as shit), headlamp, 20L nonessentials dry bag, 9×12 tarp.
Fore hatch (mostly food stores) – kovea gas stove attachment, (currently) 1 x can of propane gas mixture, approx 40 x Starbucks VIA packs (coffee is not food, it is life), empty 10L dry bag, 25 x zip locks, coughlan stove & 1 x sterno (plan to pitch and move entirely to gas once sterno is empty), east german military fork/spoon combo, lighter, matches, camp cup, vitamins.
Aft hatch – pan, army duffel, mosquito net, shoulder brace (J.I.C.), 3/4 big agnes sleep pad, matches, thermarest collapsible chair, clothes bag, aleve, horse linament gel (not FDA approved, but i think it works really well), benadryl, zyrtec, excedrin migraine, tums, wound seal, hydrocodone, snake bite kit, 2 x medical tape, butterfly closures, 6 x AAA batteries, plastic/rubber epoxy repair kit, sharpie, lighter, velcro strips, electrical tape, 60 x zipties, toothbrush, paste, floss, bar of soap, 6 x camp TP, deodorant (for when i go into town), hatchet, entertainment bag, tent bag, night bag.
Night bag – sleeping bag and camp pillow.
Clothes bag – 2 x under armour heat gear ls, 2 x athletic shorts, 3 x athletic underwear (cotton dries slowly), rain jacket, red bandana (for bloods), blue bandana (for cryps), nike ss athletic shirt, sleevless cotton shirt.
Ziplock wallet – NEC Terrain smart phone, headphones, $42, debit card, ID, hairtie.
Entertainment bag – 6 books, power pack, usb cord, charger, 2 x pens, notebook, passport, $300 flight voucher for United.
On me – life vest, zip ties, bike lock, compass/whistle/thermometer, vibram signa, clothes from clothes bag, sun hat, waterproof watch, gerber 3 inch folding knife.
Non-essentials bag – shore clothes (river tuxedo) and tennis shoes.
Pics taken before I left (I meant to have this up by then):
Outside of kayak
Day bag
Squito net, tent bag, dry bag, thermarest chair, big agnes sleep pad
note – whiskey and cigs have been dumped since day 5.
Jen
Jul 9, 2014 -
I am having a fine time living this trip vicariously. 😉 Continued safe travels.
Zach
Jul 11, 2014 -
haha, armchair kayaking! Sounds fun. Thank you thank you, Jen for the well wishes!
Jen
Jul 21, 2014 -
Oh, don’t get me wrong – I’m getting my fair share (not enough, though) of paddling the White and Mississinewa this summer. But we’re just now finally contemplating an overnighter. We’ll be thinking about you!
I’m just catching up on your last 10 days or so. Glad you’ve made it to the Mississippi – you’ve had quite the journey so far…may you have smooth waters ahead!
Nikki Mitchell
Jul 9, 2014 -
I want cool shoes like that! Those are freaking cool! Thinking of you 🙂
Love mom
Kelsey Adams
Jul 10, 2014 -
I hope “whiskey and cigs dumped since day 5” actually means “whiskey and cigs all consumed by day 5.”
Zach
Jul 11, 2014 -
i actually literally poured out about half a bottle of evan williams…so unlike me, right?! just didnt feel good in the heat.
Nana
Jul 10, 2014 -
No wonder you get up at 5:30 am. It must take awhile to put everything back in its place. As I said, I’m not as worried as I was. I still have concerns but I know you are becoming more and more skilled. I can’t say that I won’t rest easier when this is over.
I love you.
Nana