Task · part of 5. Life jackets and the equipment that comes back with you
5(c). The rescue kit: signal, spare paddle, bailer, pump, sling, rope, throw bag
Required
Reviewing why each matters. The throw bag reappears in requirement 8(f) as something you have to use, so pay attention to it here.
Notes and warnings
Note. The throw bag on this list turns up again in requirement 8(f), where you have to land one within 3 feet of a swimmer 30 feet away. Handle one here.
Where this step comes from
- Canoeing Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 5(c)