BOARD NEWS
2022 Packing list
By David Jensen, July 2022
As I prepare for the 2022 expedition and review my packing list, I thought you might like to see what I carry on these solo journeys. Here’s my list, with a little extra detail for those with an interest in equipment for outdoor adventures.
If you think of anything I’ve forgotten, or you have a suggestion, please send me a note.
And, if you’d like to help with the cost you can send an Interac e-Transfer to donate@lonepaddle.org
Lonepaddle would also appreciate donations of equipment and other necessities. For more information, you can contact us here. Lonepaddle thanks you for your generosity and for getting on board to help clean up our remote shorelines.
Boards, paddles, fins & repair
- Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) - 12'6" Starboard
- SUP 8'0" - Starboard surf
- Surfboard - 6'2" Al Merrick
- Paddle - Koala carbon fiber adjustable
- Paddle - Werner carbon fiber surf
- Fins - spare fins for SUP (2)
- Leashes (3) for board safety
- Marine epoxy putty (for board repair)
Electronics
- GPS - Garmin mini
- Marine radio - Icom VHF
- Solar charger – Sookoo
- Headlamps 2 – Ledlenser-MH6 (waterproof to 1m deep)
- Cell phone (paired with GPS for quicker typing and map share communication + pictures)
- Waterproof case .(phone)
- Camera - GoPro Hero 8
Gear bags, sleeping bags, special clothing
- Gear bags - 2 105L Grundens gear bags
- Hammock & tarp – Hennesey
- Sleeping bag – Mec Talon 10
(You might wonder about a tent – I don’t use one, sometimes I sleep on a board)
- Wetsuit & booties - Rip Curl 5mm
- Vest - Hi Vis vest from Ono Traders
- Personal Flotation Device - Mustang + spare cartridges
First Aid
- Standard kit with additional items including needle./thread, coagulant packs, Epipen (as a precaution, I’m not allergic to anything that I know of)
Onshore equipment
- Machete - Gerber
- Pruning saw - Stihl
- Shovel
- Telescopic fishing rod and tackle box
- Pocket knives (2)
- Flint (2) + strikers + lighters
- Dry bags - 6-7 ( 10L - 30L)
- Rope & twine
Cooking
- Camp stove + 2 bottles= 32 days use
- Pots & pans - 2 pots , a pan, cup, bowl, set of utensils
- Water filtration devices (3)
Food
Much of my daily nutrient requirements is met through fishing and foraging, find out more here.
Here’s what I must take
- 5 to 10lbs rice
- Secret spice jar
- Cadbury’s hot chocolate
- dehydrated meals 10 up to 20
Here’s the extras I take, depending on space & money
- Jerky
- Trail mix
- Energy bars (not the ones full of sugar)
- Chocolate and more chocolate!
- Pancake mix (so I can make berry pancakes – what a treat)
Other
- Foraging book (this is the one I use: Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast)
- Area maps
- Journal, paper/pens etc.
- Candle
- Pen flares/bangers
- Torch lighter/butane refill