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Batstar Sea Kayak Outfitters

Sea Kayak Tour Outfitter on Vancouver Island

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    • The Broken Group Islands
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    • Clayoquot Sound
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Camping Gear

Camping Gear Supplied by Batstar

Since 1999 Batstar’s been known for supplying excellent, top-of-the-line gear for our guests and staff. We meticulously take care of gear and all gear is laundered, cleaned and repaired or replaced after every trip.

  • Large tents – MSR Elixir 4 person tents – huge screened entrances, very roomy, comfortable & dry inside for 2 plus gear. These are 3 person tents used for 2 guests. MSR Mutha Hubba HP 3 person tents.
  • 3 person MSR Mutha Hubba tents – for those who want their own tent.
  • The North Face “Mammoth” synthetic sleeping bag. It has a rectangular cut, and is long and wide. Comes with a waterproof compression stuff sack. You can bring your own synthetic sleeping bag so long as it compresses well. Please let us know if you are bringing your own.
  • A Thermarest® Luxury Map self inflating bed roll – very thick (3inch x 20inch x 72inch!)
  • Dry bags (one 25 litre taper & one 20 litre Kodiak bag) for your personal gear
  • A day bag (20 litre see through Baja bag) for your gear in the sea kayak
  • A clam shell camp chair for every guest. One of our clients’ favorite piece of gear.
  • Chlorophylle group tarps, três grande!
  • A library of field guides
  • A well stocked first aid kit, and VHF radio.
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    CAMPING GEAR PACKING LISTS

    Upon arrival, each guest receives dry bags

    • 20 litre taper bag
    • 25 litre kodiak bag
    • 20 litre daybag

    The 20 litre daybag goes with the guest in the vehicle and in the sea kayak cockpit and has essential items for immediate use.

    Personal camping gear

    • sleeping bag (laundered after each trip)
    • thermarest

    Group Gear Use Nylon Bags

    • double tents
    • single tents
    • clam shell camp chairs
    • 10 litre dromedary water bags
    • Chlorophylle group tarps
    • Kelty Canyon tarps
    • led lantern
    • library

    Utility Bag

    • MSR Dragonfly stove & fuel
    • spare coupler for stove
    • Gerber hatchet
    • folding saw
    • scrubber & bio detergent
    • tin foil
    • paper shop towel
    • bathroom kit with soap & alcohol gel
    • strong fishing net string on a spool
    • candles
    • duct tape

    Fire Starting Kit

    • 2 disposable lighters
    • zippo lighter (burns without use of hands)
    • matches
    • fire starter
    • stove lighter

    Fuels (Refilled)

    • full 5 lb propane tank (refillable)
    • 1 lb propane (recycle)
    • 2 MSR bottles full of white gas; one with a Dragonfly pump, one spare.

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