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Coastal Ecosystems Research Foundation

2648 Tennis Cr., Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T 2E1 (604) 224-4729 | 1-877-223-CERF (Zollfrei)
F/V Caitlin Bay, Duncanby Landing, Rivers Inlet, BC V0N 1M0 (250) 949-1130

Equipment List

We cannot accommodate suitcases aboard the boat and ask that your clothing and equipment be brought aboard in duffle bags or some other soft case that can be easily stowed and carried ashore. Space and weight are at a premium, so we ask that you be as compact and lightweight as possible. Also, we suggest that your bags be waterproof - a duffle bag lined with two garbage bags is ideal.

We suggest that you bring warm outer clothing (including a warm hat and gloves/mittens) and good rain clothing (don't buy cheap plastic stuff !) so that you can remain comfortable in windy or wet conditions either on the water or on land. Be prepared to dress in layers to accommodate changes in the weather.

Clothing

warm wool or pile sweater or jacket
waterproof rainjacket with hat or attached hood
socks (2 pair wool or more)
synthetic fibre long underwear, top and bottom
2 pair long pants
1 pair shorts
sun hat (baseball cap) and toque or wool watch cap
gloves or mittens (leather or synthetic shells)
boat shoes (or running shoes)
 rainpants
T shirts
long sleeved shirts/turtlenecks
underwear
bathing suit (if you plan to get wet)
rubber boots (think mud...)

Equipment

good quality sleeping bag, preferably with synthetic fill, rated to zero Celsius
Thermorest or ensolite sleeping pad or air mattress
small pillow (optional)
spare eye glasses
sunglasses with good UV protection + good quality retainer
good flashlight (D-cell battery type - don't buy the disposable ones: they always die on the 1st day...)
spare flashlight batteries
personal toiletries and medication (include biodegradable saltwater soap for washing)
towel
sunscreen (21 or better rating - waterproof) and insect repellent

Optional

pocket knife and disposable lighter
  • camera with good neck strap, waterproof case or box - "Pelican" brand cases are best
  • lens : zoom 80-200mm (35-70mm also useful)
  • extra batteries
  • film : 64-100ASA slides, or 100-400ASA prints
    • - bring lots - you'll use lots, and it's expensive in the woods
binoculars (with good neck strap) : 7x35 or 8x40 seem to be the most useful
reading material
diary or notepaper
fishing gear (need BC license - available in local marine stores)
good waterproof tent - we will provide one, but you're welcome to bring your own, if you prefer.