Health and Wellness Concepts

Kayaking can be a wet and wild way to spend a day — but if youhave the right gear, youwill be prepared for anything the rapids throw at you. Be sure to tailor this list for each outing ; you’ll want to add or drop certain items according to the season, the weather, the location, and your own private wants.

Just print out this list and check items off as you pack them. If you want a more customised list, you can cut andpaste this article into a Word document on your own computer and add your individual essentials.

Essentials

1. Drinking water (at least 20 ounces for every hour you’ll spend in the boat, depending on how much you sweat)
2. Kayak
3. Whistle (for emergencies)
4. Waterproof matches
5. Bailer or bilge pump
6. Sealable plastic bags (various sizes)
7. Paddle float (a self-rescue aid)
8. Dry bags (waterproof gear bags that secure to the boat)
9. Paddles (always take a spare)
10. Wilderness first-aid kit
11. Repair kit (see below)
12. Sunglasses
13. Sunscreen
14. Life jacket
15. Heat-reflecting blanket

Repairing Kits

Ding Stik fix putty for your river kayaks
Replacement bolts for the seat, rudder, and foot pegs
Zipper-repair kit
Application wire
Tiny bungee cords
Waterproofing wax
Seam sealant

Food

Energy bars
Raw vegatables or fruit

Clothing

Remember 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 clothes

Extras

Tide tables and charts
Weather radio
Nose plugs or clips
Compass
Water-proof watch
Cash ( in a fanny pack or sealable plasticbag )

River kayaking is a great sport, and what makes it more fun is the risks connected with it. Be certain, play safe. The kayak is your closest buddy during the cruise, so make sure you stick with it. Check : more information on river kayaking.

Ensure you learn and implement the proper systems. If proper postures and paddling systems aren’t followed, kayaking could cause wears and tears in body tissues. More major wounds are also possible. Also, ensure you carry and lift the stream kayaks to and from the stream meticulously. Learning the proper techniques will stay away from possible injuries, and will enable you to enjoy the game to the fullest.

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