Whether you are kayaking, canoeing or river tubing - we've found some gear to be helpful in minimizing the chance of a mishap! Here are the things that we bring out on the yaks' with us:
These coolers float and are collapsible for easy storage. Their watertight seal, keeps your beverages and lunch dry AND can serve as a dry bag in a pinch. Ice will hold in these for at least 24 hours when used properly, even in the heat of the Summer!
Pro Tip: strap it to the outside of your kayak and let it float behind you to save room on board
The "everything proof" marketing is spot on alongside great volume and quality. Not only is it waterproof, it FLOATS!! Be sure to clip it off to some gear or your kayak itself, so you aren't chasing after it in the water (may be speaking from experience here....)
These are so simple, but nobody has them until they lose a fishing pole in the Rogue River....
Seriously though, just buy some so you don't end up all awkward kayaking without a paddle or fishing without a pole.
Unless you are finding some crazy whitewater, these are more practical than a lifejacket for most floaters. Yes, these are US Coast Guard-approved as a Type IV flotation device - you are legal!!
Simple, keep the stuff that shouldn't get wet- DRY. (Keys, wallet, map, lighter, shirt, etc.) Don't risk it with your phone, double layer and keep it in a phone sleeve that will still allow you to use your touchscreen if you need to pull it out of the dry bag.
With this little guy in your dry bag, there is no need to haul along a clunky beach towel that will most likely get wet anyway!
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Sunglass Straps (Croakies):
-keep your shades out of the water and around your neck with a strap
Car Washing Sponge:
-use this to soak up and ring out any water that accumulates in your vessel
Water Shoes:
-save yourself from cutting your foot on the river bottom, near the launch or at the sand bar
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