What Gear To Have When Kayaking
It is always important to have the right gear when you are going out kayaking. For safety reasons and to get the most enjoyment out of your experience. First of all I must stress the importance of helmets. There are many kayaking have injuries and even deaths each year from simply not wearing helmets. The rivers can have rocks and if you tip out of your kayak you don’t want to hit your head on one of those rocks. The next would be warm clothing. If you don’t stay warm during your kayaking then you will not have an enjoyable time. That is about it for apparel so it’s on to accessories.
Although it may seem odd at first bug spray is always on the top of my list. Why would you need bug spray when you are getting splashed with water? Because you aren’t always in the water. You will sometimes need to walk a mile or so to get to your destination or stop to take a break for a while on the riverbank. Next would be safety gear such as a medical kit and survival gear. A lot of the rivers kayakers take are in the wilderness and if you get lost in the wilderness you will want every advantage you can get. Then of course comes your basic camping gear if you plan on camping out for a night or two. Always include a way of making a fire and a GPS if you have one. GPS’s are a great way to stay on track. Also remember to include a way of making fire even if you aren’t camping out. This is one of the most common mistakes but the most deadly as well.
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