Whitewater River Kayaking: Kits To Bring Along With You
Kayaking could be a wet and wild way to spend a day — but if you’ve got the right gear, youwill be ready for anything the rapids throw at you. Be certain to tailor this list for each outing ; you’ll be wanting to add or drop certain items according to the season, the weather, the location, and your own personal wants.
Just print out this list and check items off as you pack them. If you’d like a more customised list, you can copy and paste this article into a Word document on your own computer and add your individual essentials.
Essentials
- Sealable plastic bags (various sizes)
- Heat-reflecting blanket
- Paddle float (a self-rescue aid)
- Paddles (always take a spare)
- Drinking water (at least 20 ounces for every hour you’ll spend in the boat, depending on how much you sweat)
- Sunglasses
- Helmet
- Dry bags (waterproof gear bags that secure to the boat)
- Kayak
- Spray skirt (a flap that closes around your waist to keep water out)
- Whistle (for emergencies)
- Waterproof matches
- Wilderness first-aid kit
- Life jacket
- Towel
Repairing Gears
Ding Stik repair putty for your river kayaks
Replacement bolts for the seat, rudder, and foot pegs
Zipper-repair kit
Utility twine
Small bungee cords
Waterproofing wax
Seam sealant
Food
Energy bars
Raw veggies or fruit
Clothing
Don’t forget to keep everything you’re not wearing in dry bags :
Quick-drying swimming suit
Quick-drying pants
T-shirts
Waterproof jacket
Sun and rain hat ( with a wide brim )
Neoprene gloves
Pull-on water shoes or sports sandals
Pogies ( paddling gloves )
Change of garments
Extras
Tide tables and charts
Weather radio
Nose plugs or clips
Compass
Water-proof watch
Money ( in a fanny pack or sealable plastic carrier bag )
Brook kayaking is a great sport, and what makes it more fun is the risks linked with it. Be certain, play safe. The kayak is your nearest buddy during the cruise, so take care you stick with it. Check : more information on river kayaking.
Ensure you learn and implement the proper methods. If correct postures and paddling techniques are not followed, canoeing could cause wears and tears in body tissues. More serious injuries are also possible. Also, make sure you carry and lift the stream kayaks from and to the stream scrupulously. Learning the proper techniques will stay away from possible injuries, and will allow you to enjoy the game to the fullest.
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