05/31/2026
Gear check for the upcoming Mississippi River 145 race! I am participating in the recreational tour division as a solo self supported. My route will be slightly shorter, around ~135 miles. The Encounter has served me well in the past and this will be the first trip for my new Heavy Duty Bills Bag.
https://twopaddles.org/raceoverview145
I don't pack in a minimalist style but I like to be able to one trip solo portage and still be comfortable if I need to pull off and set up camp.
- Emergency repair kit
- First aid kit
- Paddle/extra paddle
- PFD
- 3-4 gallons of water (great moveable ballast weight)
- WAG bags/leave no trace toilet gear
- tent, sleeping bag, pillow, pad
- meat sticks
- nut clusters
- hydration sticks
- dry bags/boxes
- bow line
- gear straps
- Go Pro
- Garmin 67i
- extra dry clothes
