Mitch
My two friends and I are starting to plan for a 2 day one night kayaking/camping trip. As far as kayaks go we are looking at buying some entry level Pelican Potomac 100 Kayaks. Will these be big enough to hold the supplies needed (food, small backpacking tent, water, small sleeping bag)? We haven't bought anything yet but are prepared to shell out quite a bit for this. Are their any suggestions as far as specific supplies go or any general advice?
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Rather than buy cheap flimsy kayaks, why don't you rent a couple of good touring kayaks instead? You don't say where you are planning to paddle so it's hard to give you more advice than that. The Potomacs have no flotation or bulkheads and one small storage hatch that is not immersion watertight. Also, the load rating is only 250 lbs. Depending on how much you weigh you and your gear, food and water may exceed that and the boat will handle poorly. At 10' long these are really not touring kayaks, but more for day tripping, light fishing and short distances or lake floats. You will work your butts off trying to cover any distance in these, especially if there is strong current and/or wind. The seats aren't particularly comfortable either, which can make for a long day. A 14' or longer touring or sea kayak will be much faster, track straighter and give you loads of watertight storage.
Also consider renting a canoe for two of you and the gear and a kayak for the third.
Just my (admittedly biases) opinion, but using one of these small rec boats for overnight touring is kind of like using a Vespa scooter for highway travel instead of a full sized motorcycle. If you are planning to do a lot more kayaking in the future, it would be worth your while to spend a little more on the boats. The Pelicans have poor resale value as well -- you would be lucky to get $75 or $100 for them if you decide they are not what you want. If there is an independent kayak outfitter/dealer (NOT a "big box" general sporting store like D1cks) in your area another option could be to ask if they have demos you could borrow or rent for the trip. The dealers in my town offer that -- it is a good way for people to test drive an expensive kayak before they buy.
If you are determined to get the Pelican -- why not just buy one (not 3) and test paddle it for a day in advance of the trip? See what you can pack in it and whether it feels comfortable. You can always return it and look for another option if you aren't satisfied.
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Rather than buy cheap flimsy kayaks, why don't you rent a couple of good touring kayaks instead? You don't say where you are planning to paddle so it's hard to give you more advice than that. The Potomacs have no flotation or bulkheads and one small storage hatch that is not immersion watertight. Also, the load rating is only 250 lbs. Depending on how much you weigh you and your gear, food and water may exceed that and the boat will handle poorly. At 10' long these are really not touring kayaks, but more for day tripping, light fishing and short distances or lake floats. You will work your butts off trying to cover any distance in these, especially if there is strong current and/or wind. The seats aren't particularly comfortable either, which can make for a long day. A 14' or longer touring or sea kayak will be much faster, track straighter and give you loads of watertight storage.
Also consider renting a canoe for two of you and the gear and a kayak for the third.
Just my (admittedly biases) opinion, but using one of these small rec boats for overnight touring is kind of like using a Vespa scooter for highway travel instead of a full sized motorcycle. If you are planning to do a lot more kayaking in the future, it would be worth your while to spend a little more on the boats. The Pelicans have poor resale value as well -- you would be lucky to get $75 or $100 for them if you decide they are not what you want. If there is an independent kayak outfitter/dealer (NOT a "big box" general sporting store like D1cks) in your area another option could be to ask if they have demos you could borrow or rent for the trip. The dealers in my town offer that -- it is a good way for people to test drive an expensive kayak before they buy.
If you are determined to get the Pelican -- why not just buy one (not 3) and test paddle it for a day in advance of the trip? See what you can pack in it and whether it feels comfortable. You can always return it and look for another option if you aren't satisfied.
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Good kayaks for camping?
fryguy8220
I wanna camping with a kayak like go down the river for a few days and camp at night on the river banks. Me an my dad do it all the time with a regular river boat. What are kind kayak should I use? I prefer some space for my tent cooking gear and water else I need. I am a backpack so I know my basic camping skills. But whateverither tips u can give will be appreciated
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The are a lot of choices. What water will you be on? If its not white water, you can use a touring or sea kayak. Did you want to rent or buy? If you have some experience, beginner to intermediate, the Tsunami by wilderness is nice. It is also a pretty stable kayak. Also, other things you need to take in consideration, how long of trip, how much gear ... So you need to look at the weight capacity of the kayak.
The are a lot of choices. What water will you be on? If its not white water, you can use a touring or sea kayak. Did you want to rent or buy? If you have some experience, beginner to intermediate, the Tsunami by wilderness is nice. It is also a pretty stable kayak. Also, other things you need to take in consideration, how long of trip, how much gear ... So you need to look at the weight capacity of the kayak.
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