Kayak-Touring & Camping
Advice and ideas to help make your overnight kayak-camping adventures more comfortable and enjoyable.
Whether for a couple of days, a long weekend, or a multi-week touring trip, paddling off into the backcountry under your own power is one of the best ways to escape the madding crowds.
Here are a few ideas to get you on your way …
Choosing a Sleeping Bag for Kayak-Touring
What to Look for in a Sleeping Bag for Kayak-Camping “The days are cold, the nights are long,The…
The “Leave No Trace” Seven Principles for Paddlers
Low-impact techniques for enjoying the wilderness while preserving it for others to enjoy. “Alas! how little does the…
Using a Hammock for Kayak-Camping
Does a hammock offer a superior alternative to a lightweight, single tent for kayak-camping? “An optimist is a…
Product Review: Big Agnes sleeping pad
Is the Big Agnes “Insulated Air Core” sleeping pad the near-perfect compromise between weight, size, and comfort? SPECIFICATIONS…
A Paddler’s Bailout Bag
Learn how to pack your own emergency survival kit containing the essentials for first-aid, improvised shelter, and more….
A Paddling First-Aid Kit
Make your own kayaking first-aid kit, and learn how to use it “Always carry a flask of whiskey…
Packing a Kayak for camping
How to pack your sea kayak for an overnight or multi-day camping trip “There is no unhappiness like…