In our BC kayak tours Coast Mountain Expeditions relies on high quality, well-maintained equipment. We use mostly single fibreglass sea kayaks and have many popular kayak designs to accommodate individual preference and assure comfortable paddling. Double sea kayaks are also available. (see about our tours)
We Provide
Kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, PFD’s (lifejackets), charts & compass, kayak camp kitchen, radio & safety equipment, wilderness first aid supplies, good 2-person tents, delicious wholesome food, boat transportation, eco lodge accommodation, and excellent local guides.
Your Packing List for Kayak Camping Tours in BC
• Daypack or small duffle bag
• Sleeping Bag & Sleeping Pad
(rentals available)
• Pants: long and short
• Warm sweater or pile jacket
• Raingear: waterproof jacket & pants
• Hat(s) for sun and rain
• 2 Towels & Bathing suit
• Gloves (for blister protection--waterproof bicycle gloves are good)
• Shoes: wettable shoes (sport sandals are popular)
& comfy walking shoes
• Personal clothing, toothbrush, etc.
• Sunglasses (essential)
• Sunscreen (good protection essential)
• Spare prescription glasses, if worn
• Medications (report use to trip leader)
• Water bottle: 1-litre, plastic
• Eating utensils: cup, bowl, cutlery
• Waterproof bags for your gear*
• Flashlight
Optional
• Binoculars
• Camera and film
(Bring a waterproof camera bag or container—tupperware works!)
• Insect repellent
• Book, game, etc.
Packing Hints
For kayak trips in BC, clothing of synthetic fibres such as nylon and polypropylene is advantageous because if wetted they will dry quickly. Synthetic fleece materials are good warm wear; combined with a wind/rain shell, they are usually sufficient. Cotton and wool fibres may stay damp--you probably won't find your blue jeans comfortable in the kayak!
Kayaks have adequate storage space, but the hatch openings are small. Bring several small stuff sacks (sleeping bag size is good) rather than large ones.
*A good dry bag can be made by putting a garbage bag inside a regular nylon stuff sack.
If you have any questions about packing for your BC kayak trip with Coast Mountain, please contact us!
BC kayak tours with Coast Mountain Expeditions are a great way to experience the adventure of Canada’s west coast. Our British Columbia sea kayaking wilderness eco tours and lodge based nature vacations start in BC ’s Discovery Islands east of Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Guided kayaking trips include kayak instruction, rainforest lodge accommodation & kayak camping in spectacular island locations. We are one of BC ’s original sea kayaking companies – offering natural adventures since 1987!
BC kayak tours near Vancouver Island British Columbia Coast Mountain Expeditions offers lodge based and sea kayak adventure camping tours for people of all ages and abilities. Our eco tours depart from our Canadian wilderness lodge locations on Quadra Island and also Read Island which is one of the outer Discovery Islands near Vancouver Island British Columbia. West coast BC Canada is where sea kayaking has experienced its’ rebirth and we are proud to have helped grow the popularity of natural wilderness trips and low impact kayak camping since 1987. To help spelling-challenged people locate us we include a few of the common misspellings of sea kayak: sea kaiak sea kyak, sea kyack, sea kayack, seakaiak seakyak, seakyack, seakayack, sea-kaiak sea-kyak, sea-kyack, sea-kayack. Some people may find us using the word kayak with a variety of misspellings including kaiak, kyak, kyack and kayack All for the same idea and a great idea for your next vacation in Canada!
