Half the fun of the round Britain expedition is all the planning that needs to go into it in advance. Not least it provides the perfect excuse to purchase some new kit and some fancy gadgets. This is the list we are currently working to. Hope to have all this together by the end of January – that should keep the Postie busy for the next few weeks (and our wallets)!
In the four months we have left before the off, we will best testing some of this gear and in particular figuring out the best way to set up camp efficiently at the end of a tiring day paddling. Will provide updates here on our progress
BOAT
3 x Expedition Boats, Hand Pumps, Knee Tube/Deck Bag, Spare Foot Rest, Spare skeg lines, Sponge, Spare hatch covers, Trolley
COOKING
Can opener, Cooking utensils, Flask, Herbs, KFS, Mugs, Olive Oil, Oxo cubes, Pepper, Plate, Pots, “Look what we found” Ready Meals, Salt, Spare gas canister, Stove, Water purification tablets
GENERAL
Sleeping Mat, Spare Batteries, Bivvy, Bush knife, Dry Bags, Fire lighters, Midge head net, Midge smokes, Pillow inflatable, Platypus Hydration, Reliable Lighters/safety matches, Sleeping Bag, Solar Charger, Tarp, Tent, Water container for hatch storage, Wet wipes
NAVIGATION
Boat Compasses, Deck Mounted Chart case, GPS, Handheld Compass, Laminates – tidal/stream rules, weather, VHF Details, Trip Planner, Map strips of coastline, Tide timetables
PADDLING KIT
Drysuit, Hat, Paddle Boots, Paddle key, Paddle Leash, 2 x Paddles, Spray deck, Two Piece, 3 x base layers
PERSONAL KIT
Beanie, Deodorant, 2 x Shore wear, On shore footwear, Shampoo, Suncream, Sunglasses, Swimming Shamy/towel, Toilet Roll, 4 x Underwear, Pee bottle, Hero Cam, SLRD Camera
SAFETY
EPIRB, First Aid Kit, Headlamps, Helmet, In Shore Flare Pack, Paddle Float, PDF, Safety Knife, Short tow, SPOT, Storm Cag, Strobe, Survival bag, Throw Tow, VHF Radio, Whistle
TOOL KIT
Allen keys, Duct tape, Epoxy Putty, Foot Rest, Hacksaw blade, Multitool, Parachute cord, Plastic Padding, Saw, Sheet Flexible Plastic
Midlifekayak 
There is one thing i would add, And that would be Sudocrem for your backsides after a week or two you will need it.
Will your c/s on vhf be GOLF BRAVO 360.
All the best
Eric.
Hi Eric. Good point! A trip down to the chemist is in order.
My VHF call sign is “midlifekayak”.
Looking forward to catching up when we get to Blackpool. And if you are ever in Cornwall and fancy getting out in the water let me know.
Cheers
Andy