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Kayak-Accessible Group Campsite permit

Kayak Group Gear Checklist

What to carry on Kayak Group, and why. 6 more are worth the pack space.

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What to bring on Kayak Group

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.

  • Bring

    Your own drinking water, and enough of it. The park has had water shut off in the Camp Reynolds area for system repairs, and supplies containers only when it does

  • Bring

    A sea kayak and the skills to use it

    this is an open-water Bay crossing with commercial traffic, tide and wind

  • Bring

    Dry bags for everything

    because gear gets loaded and unloaded on a beach

  • Bring

    A wind-worthy tent. The west shore takes weather straight through the Golden Gate

  • Bring

    Layers for fog and evening chill, even in July

  • Bring

    Navigation lights and a whistle if there is any chance of paddling near dusk

Going as a group? Split this list between you so nobody carries two stoves.

Build a shared list

General backcountry gear

Kit we recommend for backcountry trips in general. This is not a checklist specific to Kayak Group — the Angel Island State Park rules for this permit are above.

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Recommended
Wild Ideas

Bearikade Weekender

Ultralight carbon fiber bear canister. IGBC certified.

1 lb 15 ozultralightcarbon-fiber
$325
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Recommended
Katadyn

BeFree 1L

Ultralight collapsible filter system.

2 ozultralightfast-flow
$44.95
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Recommended
BearVault

BV500 Bear Vault

The most popular bear canister for Sierra backpacking. Fits 7 days of food.

2 lbs 9 oz7-day capacityapproved
$89.95
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Recommended
Black Diamond

Distance Carbon Z

Lightweight folding carbon poles.

1 lb 1 ozcarbonfolding
$169.95
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Recommended
Sawyer

Sawyer Squeeze

The most popular water filter for backpacking.

3 ozpopularreliable
$37.95

Gear Tips for Kayak Group

💡 Pro Tips

  • •Weigh your pack before you go. A lighter pack makes for a happier hike.
  • •Rent expensive gear if you are trying a new activity for the first time.
  • •Test all new gear at home before hitting the trail.
  • •Check current regulations as some items may be required seasonally.

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