Questions about equipment? Send them to
safety@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
Minimum When Canoeing With AOC

Snacks

Water

Insect Repellent

Poncho/Rain Jacket

*Sunscreen (which should be at least SPF 15 & applied 30 min ahead to be effective)

Hat, Visor, and/or Sunglasses

Quick Drying Clothing

Water Shoes, Sport Sandals, or Old Tennis Shoes (That Won't Come Off In The Water)
*Don't forget to put on sunblock under your arms and legs - these spots burn easily because of the reflection of
the sun's rays on the water.
Additionally, What You Might Need When Going (Especially On Your Own)

One or More Buddies!!!

Tell Someone at Home of Your Intended Route

Flatwater or Whitewater Canoe

Paddles (Perhaps Even a Spare One with Tie Down)

Life Jacket with Knife, Whistle, Firestarter Attached

Tie Down Rope or Straps

Knee Pads or Seat Pads

Waterproof Portage Packs, Dry Bags, and Pelican Boxes

Rescue Ropes, Pulleys, Carabiners, and Slings

Saw

Bow/Stern Ropes

Bailer with Attachment Clips

Throwbags

Repair Kit (Duct Tape, Awl, Wire, Epoxy, Fine Sandpaper)

Compass/GPS

Map, Map Case, and Tie Down

Wetsuit** & Repair Adhesive

Drysuit

Swimsuit, Towel, Water Shoes/Sandals

Paddling Gloves

Helmet (If Appropriate)

Whistle

First Aid Kit in Waterproof Container (Signal Mirror, Flares, Notebook)

Binoculars

Camera
If Taking Your Dog Along
Perhaps you want to take your dog along on a flatwater canoe trip. You probably don't want to
bring them along on any river with rapids beyond Class I.

Leash

Water & Bowl

Scooper & Bag

Treats

Food, Just in Case
Think we forgot something from one of our lists?
Let us know.