My Danube SUP Adventure Kit List
This is the kit I took with me on a SUP tour along the Danube from Bratislava to Budapest in August - September 2022. This is the gear I actually took on the SUP journey with me. I left a few other items in Bratislava to collect on my return.
Sunset over the Danube in Bratislava, from the UFO Tower
SUP Equipment and Clothes
Redpaddle 13’2 Voyager
Redpaddle 3 piece carbon paddle
Coiled leash
Quick release waist belt
Touring fin with bolt and plate (including spare fin, bolt and plate)
Aquapac 70L drybag
Aquapac 35L rucksack
Aquapac 15L drybag
Various sized dry sacks
Rash vest x 3
Board shorts x 2
3mm neoprene boots
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof trousers
Long John style wetsuit
SUP THE WORLD cap
Sunglasses
PFD with whistle attached
Paddleboard lock
Strap for board
Camping Equipment
Vango Novo 200 tent
3 season sleeping bag
Inflatable sleeping mat
Gas stove
Gas cannister
Camping pot and pan set
Lighter x 2
Mug, plate and cutlery
Food
Dehydrated meals x 6
Selection of cup a soup x8
Various protein/cereal/energy bars x 15
Coffee
Drinking chocolate
Miscellaneous
Personal location beacon
Small first aid kit
Ibuprofen
Zinc tape
Gaffer tape
Water bottle x 3
Head torch and spare batteries
Personal toiletries and medicine
Samsung S21 phone with charger, cables and local adapter
Battery pack x 3
Waterproof case for phone
Tablet computer
Selfie Stick
Gopro Hero 7 Black with Redpaddle mount
Passport
Wallet with credit cards and money
Water purification tablets
Factor 50 sunscreen
Insect repellant
Antihistamine cream
Toilet roll
Reading glasses
Micro fibre towel
Off Water Clothing
Pair of jeans
T-shirt x 4
Pair of socks x 3
Underpants x 3
Long sleeve base layer
Leggings
Pair of shoes
The rail bridge and road bridge over the Danube at Komarom in Hungary
This 232 km trip was intended to take six days. When deciding on what I needed to take with me, I was aware that I would be wild camping for two nights and using campsites on the other nights. I was expecting temperatures between 15°C and 30°C.
I hope you will find this useful when planning your own adventures.
