Tips For Kayak Camping

Camping is great way for you to get out of the fast-paced modern world and back into 
nature. As a celebrated hobby for people all over the world, camping keeps people 
close to our natural roots. With the introduction of kayaking and camping, people are 
finding greater opportunities for health, and mental well-being, but what do you need to 
know to go kayak camping? This article will be sharing just a few tips for kayak 
camping. 

Pack Light 

As far as packing is concerned, you won't have to travel as light as you would for 
backpacking, but you will want to pay strict attention to what you are planning to bring. 
Remember that a kayak does not have a lot of room to house appliances and other 
tools. Be sure to include only the most compact versions of any tool you plan to bring or 
you might find yourself having to leave it on an embankment somewhere. 
 
Bag Sizes

It would be a great idea to use smaller bags than big ones because they have an easier 
time conforming to shape of the kayak. Always be sure to have a way to know which 
bags are for what purpose by using labels or by color coding them. This will help to 
make sure that you know what bag you are grabbing, particularly in case of an 
emergency. At this point it would be good to mention that you’ll want to have some 
relatively high quality bags to help protect your items, and make them easy to extract in 
a hurry. The best bags seem to be made of nylon, but contain a spill proof interior that 
will keep your stuff from getting everywhere. Bags that seal and keep wild animals from 
smelling your food supplies are also a very good idea, because encountering a bear in 
the wilderness with a can opener as your only source of protection could be disastrous. 

Keep Your Balance

Be sure to pay very close attention to how you pack your kayak. A safe trip in your 
kayak requires that your kayak stay balanced and upright on the water. If you have 
packed poorly, then a bit of water in the kayak could easily turn into a life-threatening 
situation. Be sure to keep the weights evenly distributed so that the kayak doesn’t begin 
to lean or do anything else that could put you in the water. 

