Guides & Checklists
From a first sit-on-top to a fully outfitted touring or fishing setup. Each one curates the best picks across our guides for a specific situation.
First Kayak Starter Kit
Everything a brand new paddler needs to get on the water safely, from a forgiving first hull to the paddle, life jacket and dry storage that go with it.
Kayak Safety Essentials
The core safety gear every paddler should carry, covering flotation, head protection, signalling, water removal, self rescue and helping others.
Kayak Fishing Setup
Build a complete fishing rig, from a stable angler hull to rod holders, a fish finder, an anchor and a cooler that keeps the catch cold on the way home.
Car Topping and Transport Kit
Move your kayak from driveway to launch without damage, covering roof racks, cradles, straps, carts, budget foam blocks and towable trailers.
Family Paddling Kit
Gear for paddling with kids, covering tandem and youth sized hulls, shorter paddles, properly fitted life jackets and a dry home for your phone.
Day Trip Dry Kit
Keep phones, keys, snacks and maps dry on a day paddle with roll top bags, deck storage, hard cases, waterproof packs and protected chart holders.
Touring and Camping Kit
A load out for multi day paddling trips, with a touring hull, hatch storage, a light paddle, navigation lights and a properly stocked first aid kit.
Apartment Storage Solutions
Own a kayak without a garage, using folding hulls, wall and ceiling racks, protective covers and compact bags that suit a small city apartment.
Gift Guide for Paddlers
Presents experienced kayakers actually use, from paddle leashes and camera mounts to drip rings, hard cases, repair kits and adjustable paddles.
Inflatable Kayak Kit
Everything that pairs with an inflatable kayak, including packable flotation, take apart paddles, patch kits, launch wheels and a reliable bilge pump.
Comfort Upgrade Kit
Fix the aches that cut paddling days short, with better seats, thigh padding, grippy shafts, scupper plugs, stabilizers and pedal driven hulls.
Cold Weather Paddling Kit
Paddle safely into colder seasons with insulating gloves, protective footwear, a helmet, rugged hulls, a rescue throw bag and a stiff, light paddle.