Packing & Shopping List

*THIS LIST HAS BEEN DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND WILL BE UPDATED SHORTLY - STAY TUNED*

When I was a kid, we took a trip via mobilehome from Kitchener to PEI with a variety of stops along the way. I still remember my Mom bringing boxes and boxes of assorted sundries out to the camper and stashing them away in every hidey hole and cubby she could find. Eventually the motor home was packed and we trundled down the road - only to realize we had forgotten something, and would have to pick it up at the next town. Then we'd have to cram whatever it was into some other spot in the caravan and continue on our way.

When we take Iris to G-Bay, it will be just like that, only there will be more stuff to bring, less places to buy forgotten stuff, and greater implications if we miss some crucial piece of equipment. Oh, and it will be a 20 minute drive from the marina to the house for whatever we forget - if we catch it before we cast off our lines and head for the unknown.

To avoid unwanted surprises I've started a packing list. I just realized I entirely forgot a tool kit... Stuff we still have to buy is highlited red.

First Aid and Emergency Supplies
First Aid Kit - Cockpit	First Aid Kit – Salon	Benadryl	Sunblock	Afterburn Cream
Aspirin/Tylenol	Chapstick	Zinc cream (nose)
Safety Gear
Handheld VHF and chargers	Handheld VHF battery adaptor	Search Lights and charger	Headlamp	Handheld GPS and cable
Extra fuel tanks	Charts	Dividers	Ports Guide to Georgian Bay	Batteries (AA, AAA)
Radar Reflector	Cell Phone	Cell phone chargers	Binoculars	Fibreglass repair kit
Bungs for through-hulls	Underwater epoxy	Sewing Kit
Rigging & Boat Supplies
Dock Ropes, spare cordage	Shore Power	110V extension cord and adaptor	Mast A-Frame and mast supplies	Dinghy (outboard, fuel tank, pump, repair kit, oars)
Screen Hatchboard inserts	Boom tent/tarp	Kellet, line, and swivel snaps	Spare Parts (Anchor Chain, Shackles)	LED click-it lights (cabin)
Bungees	Bucket (2 if there is room)	Burgee
Cooking & Galley
Butane Stove	Butane fuel Cells	Primus Stove	Naptha Gas	Water filter
Collapsible Water jug	Corn skewers	Non-stick pots and pans	Coffee Press	Coffee
Coffee mugs	Kabob sticks	Metal spatula	Plastic spatula	Plastic spoon
Tongs	Silverware	Drawer-liner place mats	Plates, saucers, cups	Measuring cups
Folding colander	Pan/BBQ spray	Cheese slicer	Hot pads	Dishtowels
Napkins	Paper towels	Bio-friendly dish soap	Dish sponge	Wine glasses
Salt and Pepper	Ketchup, Mayo and mustard	Knifes – cutting and bread	Chip Clips	Garbage Bags
Mini spice rack	Lighters	Medium zip lock bags (with a few big ones stuffed in)	Nalgene Bottles (6)
Creature Comforts
Roll of quarters for showers	MP3 Player and charger	Bath towels	Toilet paper	Heater
Solar Shower	Sleeping bags and pillows	Laptop	Cameras (Disposable, old digital, new digital)	Small umbrellas
Mosquito netting (forward and companion-way hatches)	Mosquito spray (Muskol) and Avon Skin so Soft	Citronella lamp oil	Mosquito coils	Play pen (check fit)
Swim toys (noodles, goggles, polypropylene line and Type IV Cushions	Hammock (mast to forestay – check fit)	Journal	Deck of cards	Mini board games
Waterless hand cleaner	Soap	Shampoo	Toothpaste/toothbrush	Diapers and wipes
Laptop	Hair care (for the girls)	2 favourite CD’s (each)	2 Favorite movies (each)
Clothing
Beanie and gloves and warm socks	Rain gear (coat, pants, hat, boots)	Boat shoes	Clothes pins	Sunglasses
Sunhats (Tilley)	Chuck Rubbermade	Mom Rubbermade	Dad Rubbermade	Buddy Boy Rubbermade
Rubber gloves/work gloves for anchor chain etc.
Ashore
Backpack or fanny packs	Stroller (umbrella)	Baby Backpack	Walking Sticks
Fishing
Minnow Trap	Fillet knife	Fishing poles	Tackle box	Fishing license
Landing Net

Looks like maybe SWMBO and I should plan a shopping trip...

Whatever you spot that I may have forgotten - post a comment to remind me. Its a long walk home for a cheese grater.