2. Regular sunglasses are great, but to make the
most out of your trip, get a pair of polarized
sunglasses. They will make the reflection of the
bright sun on the water much more bearable.
They will also allow you to fully appreciate your
surroundings with minimal eye strain, both above
and below the water’s surface.
POLARIZED
SUNGLASSES
3. WATER
RESISTANT
SUNSCREEN
Regular sunscreen
easily comes off just by
entering and exiting the
kayak – especially on
the feet and ankles.
Make sure you take it
with you on your trip as
well. You will more
often than not need to
reapply while you’re on
the water.
4. WATER SHOES
When entering and exiting
the water barefoot, it is
easy to hurt yourself on a
variety of objects that can
be found at launch and
exit locations (think
broken glass, clam shells,
coral, just to name a few).
Ease your mind and keep
your feet safe with a pair
of water shoes. It will also
make it much easier on
slippery surfaces when
entering and exiting your
kayak.
5. DRY BAG
If you have items that you want to keep dry, like
extra clothes or your lunch, a dry bag is a must-
have. In addition to keeping your items dry, they
also float. They come in a variety of sizes and are
fairly cheap.
6. Going along with a dry bag, a waterproof case is
great for items like your keys and cellphone to clip
to your kayak. While some kayaks have
waterproof compartments specifically for these
items, many do not. A waterproof case will not
only keep your items safe from the water, but you
also won’t lose them in the event that your kayak
flips over.
WATERPROOF
CASE
7. PADDLING
GLOVES
This is an item you may
not think of having for
a kayaking trip, but it
can make your time on
the water so much more
enjoyable. A
combination of heavy
force and resistance
from the water can
cause blisters to easily
form on your hands.
They are especially
beneficial for trips that
are more than 2 hours.
