5 Kayak Camping Hacks for a Smoother Trip

🔦Always keep your headlamp readily available and easily accessible for night paddling and emergencies.

🧵Use cordage bags to stay organized and prevent tangling of cords and ropes.

🚶‍♂️Check your surroundings and avoid setting up camp under dead trees or branches to minimize the risk of accidents.

📝Utilize criteria-based decision making to plan and execute your trip, ensuring everyone is on the same page and minimizing conflicts.

🛶Enter your kayak by placing both hands on either side of the cockpit, stepping over the boat, and quickly getting your butt down into the seat to maintain stability.

Should I keep my headlamp in my kayak or on my person?

—It is recommended to keep your headlamp on your person, such as in a deck bag or attached to your PFD, to ensure easy access in any situation.

How can I prevent cords and ropes from tangling?

—Use cordage bags to organize your cords and ropes, preventing tangling and making them easily accessible when needed.

Why should I check my surroundings when setting up camp?

—Checking your surroundings helps ensure safety by avoiding potential hazards like dead trees or branches that could fall and cause accidents.

What is criteria-based decision making?

—Criteria-based decision making is establishing specific criteria or goals for your trip and making decisions based on those criteria, ensuring everyone is on the same page and minimizing conflicts.

What is the best way to enter a kayak?

—The best way to enter a kayak is to step over the boat, quickly get your butt down into the seat, and avoid placing one foot in the water to maintain stability.

00:11Keeping your headlamp easily accessible is crucial for night paddling and emergencies.

02:26Use cordage bags to stay organized and prevent tangling of cords and ropes.

06:18Check your surroundings when setting up camp to avoid potential hazards.

09:46Apply criteria-based decision making to plan and execute your trip smoothly.

11:52Enter your kayak by stepping over the boat and quickly getting your butt down into the seat for stability.