Kayaking gear
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Crocpad’s Kayaking gear articles — gear and setup for boats, pontoons, docks and open water.
You will find what changes when the water is moving and the depth is unknown: anchoring and tethering, getting people and dogs in and out safely, keeping gear dry and aboard, and stowing equipment that has to live in salt air.
What’s covered in Kayaking gear
- Waterproof Bags for Kayaking: A Paddler's Aussie Guide — Discover how to choose and pack waterproof bags for kayaking in Australia. Expert tips on sizing, materials, lashing and keeping gear bone-dry on the water.
- Best Dry Bags in Australia: The Ultimate Buying Guide — Shopping for the best dry bags in Australia? Our ultimate buying guide covers everything you need to keep your gear dry on the water and beyond.
- The Ultimate Dry Bag Buying Guide Australia 2024: Find Your Perfect Waterproof Companion — Complete dry bag buying guide for Australian adventurers. Learn about sizes, materials, features & find the best waterproof bags for kayaking, camping & water sports.
- Ultimate Dry Bag Buying Guide Australia: Choose the Perfect Waterproof Protection — Complete dry bag buying guide for Australians. Learn how to choose the perfect waterproof bag for kayaking, camping, beach trips & outdoor adventures. Expert tips inside.
About boating, docks and open water
Salt and UV are what actually destroy boating gear, not use. A rinse with fresh water and a proper dry before stowing adds years to inflatables, bags and fittings, and skipping it is why equipment that saw ten trips looks worse than equipment that saw fifty. Stow things dry and loosely rolled rather than hard-folded wet, keep fittings and buckles free of salt crystals, and check tether points at the start of the season rather than discovering a perished one mid-trip.
Kayaking gear: common questions
Do I need to tether a mat or slide off a boat?
Always. Wind and current move an untethered inflatable faster than a swimmer can follow, and the gap opens quickest with someone already on it. Tether to the vessel, check the line, and keep a spotter watching the water.
How do I stop salt water ruining the gear?
Rinse with fresh water and dry fully before stowing, every trip. Pay attention to buckles, valves and fittings — salt crystals in a closure are what wears a seal out long before the fabric gives up.
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