Stuff you're gonna need

1. Maglite - even if your boat has a spotlight, you're gonna want a big led maglite; it should use at least 3 D batteries.
2. Knife - keep a knife on you, just in case you need to lose an anchor in a hurry!
3. Snacks - trail mix, pistachios, beef jerky, granola bars.
4. River charts - unless you have gps, and even then it's probably a good idea.
5. Quimby's - essential to find marinas as well as phone numbers and radio channels for locks and bridges!
6. Can opener - you're gonna want a good one ... one that won't break on you while you're opening some baked beans.