I often get asked what’s in the backpack that I always carry with me on ocean paddles.

The backpack itself is pretty comfortable to wear and I hardly notice wearing it anymore. I don’t wear a separate pfd as I have the backpack bladder to use for additional floatation. Everyone should always use a good legrope, which will be the primary source of floatation in an emergency.

As more people take up down wind paddling it's important to encourage everyone to be safety focussed.










VHF Radio
First Aid Kit
Whistle
EPIRB




String
Reflective Mirror





Duck Tape
Swimming Goggles
Sun Screen
Flare Kit
Stockings





First Aid Kit:

Bandages
Tourniquet
Wound Dressing
Latex Gloves
Stingose
Emergency Bag





Pain Killer
Antihistamine
Aspirin
Anti Inflammatory






If anyone is interested to know why I carry anything in particular feel free to ask.

Stay safe out there - Mike