Kayak Camping

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? Ready to graduate from kayaking day trips to overnight kayak camping? One of the first things you need to think about is your kayak camping kitchen and the food you’ll need to bring. Don’t worry, 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 meals you prepare on … 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 take a kayak camping trip? Whatever your reasons, 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 is a fun and relaxing journey where … Read more

Updated January, 2022 You’ve got your boat and a location scouted for your camping trip, and now it’s time to start packing your kayak for camping. Is it time to start strapping stuff to 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 a kayak for camping takes time and practice – especially if it’s … Read more

Rv camping… check. Tent camping…check. Backpacking…check. Kayak camping… hmmmm, not yet. If you’ve never gone kayak camping, it’s time for a new adventure. The cool waters and remote river islands are beckoning, so grab your paddles and let’s go! Not so fast… First, you need to read through this ultimate guide for camping with kayaks (if you’re a canoe family, don’t worry, almost everything in this kayak camping guide also applies for canoe camping).  In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to plan your first kayak camping … Read more