I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to the following people for gear advice and moral support (via e-mail and cell phone) during the expedition:

• Nigel Foster — Nigel Foster Kayaks
  
• Randy at New York Kayak Company
  
• Tim Gamble, my first kayak instructor, and all the folks at the New York City Downtown Boathouse
  
• my brother, Bob Robinson, in Seattle for his constant enthusiasm, and for keeping track of my progress while I was en route
  
• my brother, David Robinson, in Scottsdale, Arizona, for his fabulous idea of adding Glacier National Park to the itinerary and for joining me there to hike and kayak
  
• my parents, Bob and Joann Robinson, in Middleport, Ohio, who gave me an early love of camping and adventure
  
• my husband, Jack, for his steadfast support and love.

 

Kayaking Gear

Dagger Meridien SK-S Kayak

http://www.dagger.com

Kokatat Gore-Tex paddling jacket

http://www.kokatat.com

NRS Neoprene Ultra Jane

SealLine Map Case - medium

http://www.seallinegear.com

North Water Sea Kayak paddle float

http://www.northwater.com

Kestrel 1000 Pocket Wind Meter

http://www.nkhome.com

North Water paddle float counter balance

http://www.northwater.com

Weems & Plath Compact Parallel Plotter

http://www.weems-plath.com/

Weems & Plath Pocket Divider

http://www.weems-plath.com/

ACR Electronics C-Light

http://www.acrelectronics.com/

Timex Helix watch with digital compass

http://helix.timex.com

BackUp Kayak righting aid

Nigel Foster Paddles

http://www.nigelfosterkayaks.com/

 

Hiking and Camping Gear

Lowe Alpine Vision 40 backpack

http://www.lowealpine.com

Lowe Alpine backpack lightweight raincover

http://www.lowealpine.com

Brunton Nexus 15TDCL Elite compass

http://www.brunton.com

MSR DragonFly multi-fuel stove

http://www.msrcorp.com

MSR DragonFly expedition service kit

http://www.msrcorp.com

MSR Alpine Fry Pan

http://www.msrcorp.com

MSR Mountain Plate

http://www.msrcorp.com

North Face Slickrock Ultralight tent

http://www.thenorthface.com/

North Face Mountain Series Superlight 3-season sleeping bag

http://www.thenorthface.com/

Therm-A-Rest self-inflating mattress

http://www.cascadedesigns.com

Outdoor Research hiker kitchen set

http://www.orgear.com

Outdoor Research ultralight hydrolite stuff sacks

http://www.orgear.com

Outdoor Research mesh ditty bags

http://www.orgear.com

Platypus Hoser 2-liter hydration pack

http://www.platypushydration.com

Platypus water tank 6-liter stand-up water carrier

http://www.platypushydration.com

Coghlan's Pack Pillow

http://www.coghlans.com/

Coghlan's Soap Holder

http://www.coghlans.com/

Coghlan's 50 Ft. Polypropylene Rope

http://www.coghlans.com/

Coghlan's Citronella Candel

http://www.coghlans.com/  

Coghlan's watertight match box

http://www.coghlans.com/

Coghlan's four function whistle, thermometer, magnifier and compass

http://www.coghlans.com/

Mini Maglite with holster

http://www.maglite.com/

Petzl MYO 3 Headlamp with dual light sources: Xenon halogen bulb + 3 LEDs 

http://www.petzl.com/

STRAPits stretch utility straps

http://www.liston.com/

Nissan Thermos

http://www.thermos.com

CMG Bonfire LED Tent Light

http://www.cmgequipment.com

Coleman Duel-Fuel Lantern

http://www.coleman.com

Coleman Emergency Candles

http://www.coleman.com

Rei Trek Lite Trek Poles

http://www.rei.com

Log House Designs Head Net Mosquito Net

GoLite Lair 1 Ultra-Lite Tarp

http://www.golite.com

GCIOutdoor EveRest Recliner

http://www.gcioutdoor.com

Equinox Microfleece Car Blanket

http://www.equinoxltd.com

Mosquito Net for inside Tent

 

 

Clothing List

North Face Strider jacket

http://www.thenorthface.com/

DuoFold VariTec Hydroduct t-shirts

http://www.duofold.com/

Thorlos Women's midweight padding hiker socks

http://www.duofold.com/

Smartwool Women's hiking socks

http://www.smartwool.com/

Royal Robbins Rock Basin Shorts

http://www.royalrobbins.com

Teva Hydro Kayaking Shoes

http://www.teva.com

Sierra Designs Ray-T-Ator T-Shirts

http://www.sierradesigns.com

Milliken Micro-Silkweight Body-Sensors Tank tops

http://www.terramarsports.com

Ojai Walking Shorts

http://www.ojaionline.com

Eastern Mountain Sports Rainsuit

http://www.ems.com

Cloudveil Super Cool Shorts

http://www.cloudveil.com