Does your State have certain requirments that your supposed to carry?
Up here theres alot of things that we "have"to carry.
Life jacket or PFD for each person on board
Buoyant heaving line 15 metres(50')
Reboarding device / ladder (if boat height above 20"s,I think)
Manual propelling device OR anchor with 15 m (50') of rode
Hand-bailer OR manual pump
If equipped with motor: Watertight flashlight OR 3 Type A, B, or C flares
Sound signalling device(whistle/air horn)
Navigation lights [Not required unless operated at night or in restricted visibility.]
Magnetic compass [not required within sight of navigation marks]
Radar reflector [not required under most day and near-shore use]
Class 5BC fire extinguisher if equipped with inboard engine, fuel tank, fuel-burning stove, fridge or heater.
Sounds like alot but theres "kits"for sale up here and all the stuff fits into a bailer.
Heres one type: