Sea Kayak Emergency Repair Kit

Safety & Survival Items - Things to have when times get tough

Everyone who kayaks should have an set of emergency items that they have available when out for any length of time. In addition to a medical kit and a crash kit for cold water paddling, these are items that you should consider carrying.

Items in red are subject to airline baggage/carry on restrictions.

Signal Mirror
Whistle
Strobe
Flares
VHF radio
Spare Paddle
Paddle Leash
Flashlight
Tow Rope & Belt
Sea Anchor
Compass
Bearing Compass
Fire Starter (Esbit Cube)
Cigarette Lighters
Magnesium Sparker
Fishing Line and Lures
Insect Repellent Mosquito
Insect Repellent No-See-Um
Underwater Epoxy Repair Kit
Fiberglass Repair Kit
Stainless Hose Clamps
Micro Light
Head Lamp
Clam Rake, Short
Oyster Knife
Needle Nose Pliers
Carabiners
Line
String
Emergency Blanket
Duct Tape
Neoprene Patch
Nylon Patch
Needle and Thread
Poison Ivy Treatment
Poison Ivy Block
Hack Saw blade
Emory Paper
Heavy Knife
Swiss Army knife or multitool
Light shock cord
Water Purification tablets
Plastic Clip
Plastic Bolt and Nut
Tube valve for float bag/paddle float
Spare water bag (Dromedary) cap
Spare Spoon
Plastic Tube
Salt
Tie wraps
AA battery
Nylon Strap
Aluminum Foil
Water filter

EVEN THE BEST BOATERS CAN FIND THEMSELVES IN SERIOUS TROUBLE ON THE MILDEST OF DAYS IN THE OCEAN. PARTICIPATION IN THIS SPORT IS A STRENUOUS ACTIVITY. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY SUCH ACTIVITY. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT EACH BOATER TAKES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS OR HER OWN SAFETY, AND IS TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE DANGER LEVEL AND ACCEPTING THE CONSEQUENCES OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS SPORT.