Gear List for Tomales Bay Overnights
For Paddling:
• Sun screen and lip balm
• Hat with sun visor
• Sunglasses with retention strap
• 2 one-quart filled water bottles
• Swimsuit and/or nylon (quick dry) shorts
• 2 sets of paddling clothes. Wool, capilene, poly pro, or some other synthetic long sleeve, long underwear shirt
that will keep you warm when it is wet. Cotton or cotton blend clothing is not appropriate, as cotton
retains water and will keep you cold when it becomes wet.
• Wetsuit if you will be in an open-deck kayak (Blue Waters provides wetsuits at no additional charge)
• T-shirt for warmer days.
• Shoes you don't mind getting wet. Teva type river sandals, wetsuit booties, or aqua socks work very well.
Tennis shoes with wool socks will work. Avoid flip-flop type sandals that do not attach to your feet.
For Camping:
• Compact sleeping bag & sleeping pad
• Small tent (backpacking-style preferred)
• Pile or fleece pullover, sweatshirt or wool sweater
• Clothes for dancing
• Lightweight rain gear
• Warm clothes, including dry shoes for camp and light hiking
• 2 pairs of warm socks (avoid cotton if possible)
• Towel and toiletries
• Wool or fleece hat and warm gloves (in case of cool nights)
• Flashlight & extra batteries
Packing Suggestions:
You should plan to pack some of your personal gear into your kayak's hatches, with the rest being transported by motorboat
along with our kitchen, coolers, and other collective gear.
Please label and pre-pack your gear into heavy-duty trashbags (none larger than the size of a sleeping bag), then double
bag it before stuffing it into the kayak hatches. Blue Waters also rents dry bags for a nominal fee.
Marshall Beach has porta-potties available for our use.