Planning a float can be lots of work and with my experience, I always seem to forget something. Below, I have created four different lists for trips that I often take throughout the year. Check them over and use them to help plan your next float. If you see anything I missed, leave a comment below.

 

Summer Day Float: Paddle +Spare PFD (Life Jacket) Gorilla Tape Paddle Leash Dry Bag Water or Water filtration device Safety Whistle Lighter or matches (something to start a fire if needed) Boat knife Bilge pump or sponge Sunscreen / Hat Bug Spray Map & Compass Toilet Paper Extra Clothes

Summer Overnight Float: Paddle +Spare PFD (Life Jacket) Weather Radio Gorilla Tape Paddle Leash Dry Bag Water or Water filtration device Safety Whistle Lighter or matches (something to start a fire if needed) Boat knife Cell Phone or GPS Beacon Bilge pump or sponge Sunscreen / Hat Bug Spray Map & Compass Toilet Paper Bear Bag  Flash Light (waterproof) Tent / Hammock Sleeping Bag Food Extra Clothes

 

Winter Day Float: Paddle +Spare PFD (Life Jacket) Weather Radio Gorilla Tape Paddle Leash Dry Bag Water or Water filtration device Safety Whistle Lighter or matches (something to start a fire if needed) Boat knife Cell Phone or GPS Beacon Bilge pump or sponge Sunscreen / Hat Map & Compass Toilet Paper Extra Clothes Wetsuit or Drysuit Wetsuit Gloves Wetsuit boots Wind Mask

Winter Overnight Float: Paddle +Spare PFD (Life Jacket) Weather Radio Gorilla Tape Paddle Leash Dry Bag Water or Water filtration device Safety Whistle Lighter or matches (something to start a fire if needed) Boat knife Cell Phone or GPS Beacon Bilge pump or sponge Sunscreen / Hat Map & Compass Toilet Paper Bear Bag Flash Light (waterproof) Tent / Hammock Sleeping Bag Food Extra Clothes Wetsuit or Drysuit Wetsuit Gloves Wetsuit boots Wind Mask

 

What do you guys think? Did I forget anything? Let me know in the comments below.