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Kayak Camping...
Kayak camping is a favorite of many people. Sea kayaks tend to be the boat of choice for people wishing to camp in this manner. They're obviously an excellent choice but you can effectively use a recreational kayak for camping too and they're often quite a bit cheaper to buy.
The same rules apply to kayak camping as apply to canoe camping. That is, you have a very good chance of getting wet. You need to take this into consideration when planning your trip. Make sure that you have dry bags for the gear that can't get wet. These bags work remarkably well and you may find yourself glad to have them. Also it's a good idea to spend some time planning how your going to pack your gear into your boat. You can see in the picture above that I did not do a proper job of that on one particular trip. I had planned on how I was going to pack my boat but at the last minute I ended up taking extra gear with me (for another camper I believe) and was not able to fit everything in the boat anymore. I ended up having to tie my backpack onto my deck and put the extra stuff in my boat. If I had spent the money on a deck bag like I had intended then I don't think I would have had that problem. Having the heavy backpack on the deck made my kayak more "tippy".
Having said that it's also good to know what your abilities are in a kayak. Kayak camping is fun but it can be quite a scare to suddenly find yourself upside down in one. The longer they are the more difficult they are to roll and once loaded with gear they become even more difficult. I know how to roll a kayak but have never been forced to roll one that is fully loaded. I know I don't want to learn the hard way! If you're going to plan on portaging your kayak then you should know that there are carts available to help make ot easier. Basically you just leave everything in your boat, slip the two wheeled cart under a point where the kayak is well balanced and then start your portage. Remember though, the rougher the terrain, the larger the wheel diameter you will require. There's not a huge assortment of sizes to choose from but remember to keep it in mind while you're looking. Do you have any other questions about kayaking or camping in general? Type them into the search bar below for answers...
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