The time is near, tropical jungles, warm water, boofin', and of course South American women. As Ben and I prepare for our first ever international kayaking adventure the question pops up, What the hell should I bring? We will be boating around the country for 17 days, and traveling via bus and Taxi. We plan on staying in local hostals within the towns of Baeza, Tena, and Banos. Packing for our trip is quite a process. This is what we've come up with so far.
Paddling Gear - Paddle
- Break down paddle
- Creek boat
- Astral rescue PFD
- Helmet
- Skirt
- Shoes(Teva Gamma)
- Shorty Semi Drytop
- Long Sleeve Hydroskin
- Board Shorts
- Elbow Pads
- Float Bag
- River Knife
- Pin Kit
- Throw Bag(stern of boat)
- Throw Bag(PFD or waist)
Clothing - T-Shirts(2)
- Shorts
- Pants
- underwear(2)
- Socks(2)
- Rain Jackets
- Fleece Light Top
Gear Bags - WaterShed Duffel(Chattooga)
- IR Creek Bag(Mesh Backpack)
- AquaPack 820(Passport Pouch)
- Salamader Boat Bag
Medical - immunization Medications
- diarrhea Relief Pills
- Iodine Tablets
- First Aid Kit
- Insect Block
- Sun Block
- Pepto Bismol
Other Stuff - Kayakers Guide To Ecuador Book
- Cam Straps 9'(2)
- Camera w/ Otter Box
- Sunglasses
- Headlamp
- Toilet Paper
- Tooth Brush & Paste(small tube)
- Dr. Bronners Soap
- Spanish phrase book & Dictionary
- Travel Sheet(Take a bed sheet and sew it in half)
Group Gear - Cable Lock
- Paddle Wax!
- Salamander Paddle Bag(Fits 4 Paddles)
Documents - Passport(w/ multiple copies)
- Immunization Card
- US Drivers licenses
- Credit Card & Check Card
- $800 Cash (mostly small bills)
