Kayak Camping

How much you enjoy your kayak camping trip can depend a lot on what gear you pack. Pack too little of the wrong stuff and it’s easy to end up sunburnt, blistered, and hungry.  Pack the right kayak camping gear and you’ll stay safe and have a blast! In addition to the basics like a kayak, first aid kit, sleeping bag, and other basic camping gear, what else should you bring along to help you enjoy your trip? Here are my top picks. About this Gear Just to be clear… … Read more

As more and more people are spending time outdoors kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding, it’s more important than ever that all of us paddlers learn how to “Leave No Trace”.  All outdoor activities can take their toll, but waterways and shorelines are teeming with life and are especially delicate. And although we want to have an awesome time boating, we can’t do it at the expense of mother nature. That’s where Leave No Trace principles can help.  Although the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics promotes their Leave No … Read more

Anytime you’re getting ready for a new adventure–like kayak camping–checklists can be a lifesaver, literally! It’s sooooo frustrating to spend so much time packing only to find out (once you’re in the middle of nowhere) that you forgot one or two essential items.   No big deal if all you forgot was your salt or camp pillow. But a kayak camping trip can go downhill (or downstream) real fast if you forget something important–like a lighter, water filter, or toilet paper! So to help you avoid those sticky situations, here are … Read more

Kayak camping is loads of fun… as long as you stay safe.  A relaxing weekend trip on the waterways can go downhill fast. All it takes is one bad decision, a forgotten safety essential, and an unexpected thunderstorm to turn a kayaking trip into your personal reenactment of the old movie “River of No Return”. You don’t want that! So whether you’re preparing for your first kayak camping trip or you’re an old pro, you need to follow these kayak camping safety tips.  So take 5 minutes and review these … Read more

Are the waterways beckoning? As you’re planning on graduating from kayaking day trips to overnight kayak camping, one of the first things you need to think about is your kayak camping kitchen.  You don’t have to survive on just boring trail mix and cardboard-like granola bars. After a long day of paddling, you actually sit down to a decent meal. In this guide, you’ll learn all the basics about camp cooking for kayakers. As you’ll see, the food and gear you pack on overnight kayak trips is very similar to … Read more

Love heading out on the lake with your friends, family, and a couple of kayaks?  Or maybe you just finished a Kevin Bacon movie marathon that ended with White Water Summer and you’re feeling a little inspired to look for some kayak camping destinations? Whatever your reasons for wanting to try kayak camping, choosing the right place for an overnight kayak trip is just as important as making sure you’ve packed your kayaks properly with all your needed gear. Choosing the right destination can help ensure your first overnight trip … Read more

You’ve got your boat and a location scouted for your camping trip, and now it’s time to pack your kayak for camping. So start strapping stuff to the outside of your kayak, cramming food in the hatches, and whatever doesn’t fit, just add it to the ginormous backpack you’ll be carrying. Whoa… slow your roll. That’s a good way to end up with a top-heavy, out of trim kayak that’s impossible to control. Packing your kayak for camping takes time and practice – especially if it’s your first kayak camping … Read more