High Waters, High Risk? Recent annual high water and flood events in North America sometimes provide kayakers and canoeists with new paddling opportunities. What dangers may lurk in the murk? We’ve all seen the news images in recent years depicting kayakers or canoeists plying the flooded streets and fields of the latest high-water event, either […]
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Archive for Kayaking Technique
Preventing the onset of seasickness, or coping with it once it rears its ugly head at you or others in your party, can be a matter of life and death. “A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree.” Spike Milligan Any paddler who has suffered the green-gilled demon of seasickness, with the […]
The PaddleCam mounts your waterproof camera to your kayak paddle for easy access SPECIFICATIONS Product Dimensions: 3 x 3.25 x 1.5” (76 x 83 x 38mm) Weight 1.4 oz (40g) Durable Nylon Construction Quick-release camera foot Stainless-steel hardware Available to fit either standard round paddle shafts or bent shafts Choice of six high-visibility colors Also […]
Paddling a semi-frozen lake or river can be an exhilarating way to experience your local waters in a whole new light. “One of the reasons there are so many terms for conditions of ice is that the mariners observing it were often trapped in it, and had nothing to do except look at it.” Alec […]
How to assemble and use your own kit for making field repairs to your kayak and other camping gear “The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be […]
As Hurricane Sandy devastated the American Northeast during late October 2012, the storm became the largest-diameter Atlantic hurricane on record, and its effects were felt as far away as the upper Great Lakes. Shipping traffic was slowed as some vessels sought shelter, and gale warnings were issued for Lake Michigan, while waves of 20 feet […]
What to Look for in a Sleeping Bag for Kayak-Camping “The days are cold, the nights are long, The North wind sings a doleful song” Dorothy Wordsworth After a long day on the water, a quality sleeping bag can make the difference between a good night’s sleep, and cold misery … In addition to all […]
Durable, Ultralight Dry Bags for Kayaking and Canoeing SPECIFICATIONS Ultralight, waterproof 40-denier silnyl fabric Waterproof taped seams Roll-top waterproof closure Durable buckle secures roll top Available Sizes: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 25, and 35 liters Outdoor Research Ultralight Dry Sacks are lightweight stuff sacks for organizing and keeping your gear dry while kayaking and […]
Low-impact techniques for enjoying the wilderness while preserving it for others to enjoy. “Alas! how little does the memory of these human inhabitants enhance the beauty of the landscape!” Henry David Thoreau Your mother taught you to clean up after yourself, and your scoutmaster probably told you to take only photos, and leave only footprints. […]
EOS lightweight, compact LED headlamp for camping, hiking, and paddling SPECIFICATIONS Power: 80 Lumens Lamp: Maxbright LED Burn time: 121 hours Batteries: 3 AAA Alkaline or Lithium Weight: 3.7 oz (105 g) 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries Included The Princeton Tec EOS is a lightweight, compact LED headlamp which uses standard AAA alkaline or lithium batteries, […]