Mobile phone and 12v or 240v charger
Tourch/es for darkened towpath in the evening
Trainers/ non-slip rubber-soled shoes
Raincoat and golfing umbrella (Just in case!)
2 or 3 long sleeved tops (Wind factor)
Jeans/ Shorts/ Comfortable Trousers
Baseball cap or hat - to shield sunlight or to keep your ears warm
DVDs, CDs, Games e.g Monopoly, Cards etc.
Mapbook for the canal
Air freshener spray for the loo
Bread, butter, snacks, drinks & breakfast items (N.B - The fridge may be reasonably small)
Dried or tinned food where possible as they are much easier to store
Boxed wine rather than bottles
Coffee, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, cooking oil, sauces, foil, cling film etc
Sunglasses and sun cream (you’d be surprised!)
Some extra loo roll (just in case) - Important: must be 2 ply
Gloves (good for working locks)
Bottled water (If preferred to the fresh water provided on the boat)
Camera/ video camera/ binoculars
Folding chairs
Soap/ shower gel/ shampoo, conditioner etc
Toothpaste/ brushes/ hand cream
Any personal medication/ reading glasses etc
Carrier bags/ bin liners (various uses)
Slippers/ warm socks (as floors are under water level)
Remember to request any extra pillows etc
For pets: Beds, food, bowls, lead & collars, towels, brush, old blankets, doggie buoyancy aids if needed
Name, address and phone number for the boat yard
Remember to take a sense of humour!