"NEW"    Emergency "Day" Bag

It can happen to all Ocean/Sea Kayakers. You are out for a day paddle, the weather starts off great, then a storm happens and you have to get to land for safety. Or….. you or someone else goes over and you have to get them to shore to warm them up. What do you do? If you have a good "Emergency Day Bag", your chances of a safe outcome are much greater.

Things do happen, why not be prepared!

• Small First Aid Kit (Gauze, Tape, Band-Aids)
  
• Multi Tool (i.e. Swiss Army Knife or a Leatherman Multi Tool)
  
• Several Bars of food
  
• Bottle of water
  
• Wool or Fleece Toque
  
• Fleece Scarf
  
• Fleece Top
  
• Long Underwear
  
• Rain Pants and Top
  
• Warm Gloves or Mitts (Cortex or similar)
  
• **Wool or Fleece Socks and “Two Plastic Bags”. (Why Plastic Bags? See below)
  
• All Weather Blanket (Similar to the Original “Space” Brand)
  
• Small Flash Light with “New” Batteries NOT installed
  
• Fire Starter (Similar to Coghlan’s “Fire Lighter”)
  
• Matches, lighter and a Candle
  
• Half, Flattened Roll of Toilet Paper
  
• Cellular Phone and VHF Radio (depends on your location)
  
• Cycling Flashing Light (they are small, waterproof and do not cost a lot)

What Else?

**Why two plastic bags? The plastic bags can go over your dry socks and you then can put your feet into wet boots or sandals. This way your feet stay warm and dry, while you wear your wet footwear.

Note: In case you go over, keep items in separate Zip Lock style Bags (double or triple Zip) in your Emergency Dry Bag. This will give you a better chance of keeping everything dry, when you really need them.