Mississippi's Barrier Islands

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Sample Gear List for the Barriers

This is a basic gear list which can be modified to suit individual needs. For example, if you're kayaking with limited space, many of these items will become optional. If you have a charter boat for transportation, then your choices will not be as limited.

tent, w/ noseeum and bug proof screening

ground cloth

stakes, suitable for sand

extra tarp for tent; to cover tent to protect from sand if in windy conditions

sleeping pad or air mattress w/ manual or battery pump

sleeping bag

pillow, inflatable works well and saves space

folding chair

beach umbrella

prefabricated shade structure, or

tarp for shade (Find driftwood 8' to 10' long. Dig holes 1' to 2' deep to stand driftwood vertically. Use tarp and rope to make shade. Dead man anchors will keep everything upright.

small garden trowel or shovel for digging shade pole and dead man anchor holes

extra rope or cord

Match the cooking equipment to the menu. It is possible to eat preprepared food items that do not require cooking to save the weight and bulk of cooking equipment and supplies.

stove

fuel

small boiler

small coffee pot

paper plates

paper bowls

roll of paper towels

eating utensils

cup

salt/pepper

condiments to match menu

portable folding table

small tarp to cover cooking gear and table to protect from rain and dew.

trash bags, Park Rules require all trash to be removed.

Secure all food items at night to protect from raccoons.

fishing rod and reel

fishing gear

fillet knife

non-stick foil for grilling fish

small grill or grill top or cook directly on coals

seafood seasoning

toothbrush and toothpaste

comb/brush

vitamins

medications

liquid dish soap, bar soap will not lather in salt water

towel

baby wipes or equivalent

lotion

sunglasses

first aid Kit

LED flashlights, headband light and small tent light

glasses/contacts

sunscreen

bug repellant

bug spray (comes in handy after zipping up the tent at night)

small backpack for hiking to carry water and other supplies

Suitable for the weather conditions

Broad brim hat

Swim suit

camera

GPS device

cell phone

marine radio

spare batteries for electronics

swim goggles and flippers

fresh fruit

dried fruit

trail mix

fruit bars

canned fruit

canned vegetables

raw carrots, broccoli

energy bars

granola bars

pop tarts

nuts

raisins, prunes

peanut butter

cheese

instant oatmeal

instant grits

cereal, dry or w/ non-refrigerated milk or powdered milk & water

MREs

beef jerky

boiled egg

dehydrated pasta or rice side dishes, just add hot water

prepackaged meat, tuna, chicken, pepperoni, salami, summer sausage

boil in bag rice

pre-packaged condiments as needed, mayo, mustard, etc

pickles.

crackers, saltine, Ritz, Kavli, Kashi, etc.

canned dip for crackers

cookies

pita bread, flat bread, rice cakes

banana, nut. or zucchini bread

packaged chips

canned juice

Vienna sausage

Spam

potted meat

sardines, smoked oysters, clams

spaghetti or noodles w/ canned sauce

baked beans

chili

beef stew

soup, canned or instant

Ramon noodles

coffee

fruit cup

pudding cup

dehydrated foods from camping supply store