great vid. i am a kayak angler. However our sports are different, but the same. I do have a 12 ft sit on top fin drive kayak. I am very big on safety. My kayak fully loaded when i go out for the day is about 135lbs, Just the kayak and all my gear. I fish in the fl keys for fun, and it's just catch and release. I do go with friends 90 percent of the time. In my front storage hatch i have a 5ltr dry bag, which is for my emergency supplies, Headlamp, air horn, glow sticks, extra batteries for all my electronics, 360 led light with flag, my port and starboard bow light red/green. Also in that hatch is a change of clothes, rain jacket, pants, and i keep a spare paddle in my hull. I do run the new Bixpy motor but total weight with battery is about 20 lbs, and its on my gravity rudder. I have 2 usb plug ins installed in my cockpit for charging anything usb, and i have a voltmeter to monitor my batteries. I run a 20 amp hr 2 lb Nocqua battery for my FF/gps? and usb chargers. My pfd never comes off unless i am baxk at the launch. In my cockpit i have a emerg bag, incase i were ever seperated from my kayak with a 2 way radio, glow sticks, lighters, headlamp, batteries, water, power bars. And i will never leave the launch without my bildge pump on board. I do 4 trips a year with three friends from 3 night to 5 night, camp fish trips. we've been doing it for 5 years now. Ilook forward to those trips. Meeting up, parking our trucks, loading and enjoy peace, and mother nature. Always must plan for something to go wrong. I've watched so many people with different outdoor hobies, and they have to survive, due to being unprepaired. Equiptment to save your life or wait for help, is the most important gear you must have. Stay safe, i'm sure you're still enjoying your adventures. It's our therapy on the water. god bless..
Thanks! I love hearing the logic behind the decisions you make. Whether I opt to follow the same pattern, I learn something valuable every time. Like leaving some band aids in another pack that’s easy to reach. Gloves for salt water. Olives for energy. I love olives! But that never occurred to me!!! One major change I’d make. Put the dog in first. Priorities!!!! 🤗
After hearing your story in 2018 we decided to buy kayaks and are absolutely loving our time on them. We take them wherever we travel around the country. Y’all are the best.
very good video. I do a little paddling too I see from your videos on this channel you do more whitewater wish I was in a state to do that but I live in the flat lands of Florida. It would be nice to hear about your trip, the wife and I want to do the glades sometime. If I might make a few recommendations if you do future trips. You might find water bladder work a bit better then those large bottles, I have friends that use the small bottles they both tend to fit better and take up less space. More but smaller drybags once again just to make packing easier and I find labeling them saves form digging, also when time comes to pack up things go back the same way they came out. One last thing, putting so much in the cockpit with you, especially between your legs maybe I worry to much but that could cause entrapment. When you are sitting upright there maybe be plenty of room but if the kayak flipped over the pack could shift and pin your legs making it hard or worse to get out. Just some thoughts and thanks for taking the time to do this video.
I remember loading out my then tween son for three days hiking, all he needed he had pack He was a Boy Scout. No doubt that experience helped him in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sadly he passed three yrs. ago. I miss that boy so bad.
I wish I could hug you in person. I lost a good friend over there. Not the same as losing a child. But as hurt as I am to have lost Kip, I know your pain is greater. So, I hurt for you...Remember the good times.
For solo trips, an inflatable paddle float is a must at open sea. Ive done a wet entry and rollled the kayak easily with the paddle float on in open sea.
Excellent video and despite the gear required being different somewhat for the weather here in ireland, the principles are the same. Also well done to your dog for staying with you for the whole video!
Those watershed bags are super nice but in general you will do better with more smaller bags, then fewer big bags. It’s easier to fill all the little gaps. Similarly, its easier to pack your water in something like dromedary bags, which can flex and bend to fit the shape of your hull. Plus when they are empty, they pack smaller, making it easier to pack every day. Great video though! Ironically I did a similar video, AND my dog was in the video as well, but your dog was way better behaved.
Thanks for the tips! for this particular trip there is a National Park Requirement for all food and water to be in hard sided containers. Seems the raccoons and other critters are puncturing soft dromedary bags in search of fresh water. But that's a good tip for other areas. Thanks for watching!
Great video i like watching gear load out videos. The only thing i would change is i like to keep my large first aid/trauma kit very accessible i wouldn’t wanna be fumbling around and trying to reach up into that kayak if i had a serious wound and needed my tourniquet.
Very well organised. Ive had my pump ripped off by going head into mild surf, to get ocean bound. My elastics are old.. and the rope i had it on untied ( not secure knot). Those drybags look tough... For those without wheels, we do 3 or so trips offloading gear , using big polyester shoppingbags or similar. Then carry the kayak on the shoulder, hand in cockpit.
Man it's too bad you couldn't use a purifier - the weight and space required for those 5 gallons of water is a killer. Excellent video but I do have one point I was called out on when I made a packing video years ago and it actually made good sense. He said "when I opened the hatch the very first thing I should see is the first aid kit." Not crucial but it did make sense once I thought about it. Hope you enjoyed the trip!
Great video, I think videos like these really benefit from having a list of gear in the description (and oftentimes its Amazon Affiliate links, so $$$)
Really clever to start with the safety equipment. The Inreach Satellit Com. is still very unknown, but a must if you want to stay in touch with the rescue services and the home front. I have it too, I notice a lot of people haven't heard of it, and go mountaineering or kayaking without enough thoughts about safety. You could also tell people what you have in your First AID Kit. I think your fan's will be interested. :D
Clearly you know how to be safe, and have experience to back it up. Might you consider packing your 'ditch' supplies on the fore-deck, and keep photography gear behind the seat, such that in the event of an unexpected bailout you can exit the cockpit easily?
That’s a good idea. We are very confident rolling the kayak so we feel bailing out is very unlikely. But we have practiced this with the lap bag. Also it’s really hard to get your camera out from behind your cockpit while in the water. We shoot often in the boat on the water and this is the best compromise we have found so far.
I'm getting likely a Dagger Zydeco, and I plan to eventually do some overnight trips and I'm scared that i won't have space for gear, plus the kayak doesn't really have a high weight rating
I’m not that familiar with the Zydeco. We are using the Jackson kayak Journey 14. It’s got tons of room for a 10-14 day trip. If your doing overnighters and going lightweight backpack style you can fit in some pretty small boats. It’s good to do a loaded test paddle to see how your boat will handle on the water.
Find a local ‘yak store to help you pick a good one. I love the 14’ size personally. Hoping to pick one up in the spring. And, practice with your camping gear in the back yard 2-3?times before doing the overnight voyage!
They are great but do need a few hours in good sun. Sometimes we can charge on the deck of the kayak while paddling but don’t do this as much in salt water.
My question was also about the wheels.(Great video, by the way). I was wondering if you bring them with you on your expedition, and if so, where do you put them? Not much room left after everything else you have went in there.
Would love to kayak but would have to pee every five minutes and wear depends" not meant to be mean or rude being serious", wish I would have done this when I was young and healthy
Yes, This was a mutiny trip on salt water with no options for getting added fresh water. Like said below it's nice if you have extra, but is sucks if you run out...
I love how the dog is just chilling the whole time, "I'll just stay here on my comfy bed while you go off and exert yourself for 5 days"
Sometimes he gets to come too.
I admit it . I have become addicted to kayak gear load out videos.
Me too
me too-wife always says not another one!
I have a couple on my channel if you want to have a look
All when and good.....watched that sweet puppy the entire video.
Isn't he the star of the show.
great vid. i am a kayak angler. However our sports are different, but the same. I do have a 12 ft sit on top fin drive kayak. I am very big on safety. My kayak fully loaded when i go out for the day is about 135lbs, Just the kayak and all my gear. I fish in the fl keys for fun, and it's just catch and release. I do go with friends 90 percent of the time. In my front storage hatch i have a 5ltr dry bag, which is for my emergency supplies, Headlamp, air horn, glow sticks, extra batteries for all my electronics, 360 led light with flag, my port and starboard bow light red/green. Also in that hatch is a change of clothes, rain jacket, pants, and i keep a spare paddle in my hull. I do run the new Bixpy motor but total weight with battery is about 20 lbs, and its on my gravity rudder. I have 2 usb plug ins installed in my cockpit for charging anything usb, and i have a voltmeter to monitor my batteries. I run a 20 amp hr 2 lb Nocqua battery for my FF/gps? and usb chargers. My pfd never comes off unless i am baxk at the launch. In my cockpit i have a emerg bag, incase i were ever seperated from my kayak with a 2 way radio, glow sticks, lighters, headlamp, batteries, water, power bars. And i will never leave the launch without my bildge pump on board. I do 4 trips a year with three friends from 3 night to 5 night, camp fish trips. we've been doing it for 5 years now. Ilook forward to those trips. Meeting up, parking our trucks, loading and enjoy peace, and mother nature. Always must plan for something to go wrong. I've watched so many people with different outdoor hobies, and they have to survive, due to being unprepaired. Equiptment to save your life or wait for help, is the most important gear you must have. Stay safe, i'm sure you're still enjoying your adventures. It's our therapy on the water. god bless..
Sounds like you have it all figured out. I hope you have a wonderful time on the water this spring. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! I love hearing the logic behind the decisions you make. Whether I opt to follow the same pattern, I learn something valuable every time. Like leaving some band aids in another pack that’s easy to reach. Gloves for salt water. Olives for energy. I love olives! But that never occurred to me!!! One major change I’d make. Put the dog in first. Priorities!!!! 🤗
After hearing your story in 2018 we decided to buy kayaks and are absolutely loving our time on them. We take them wherever we travel around the country. Y’all are the best.
that's really clever and thorough thanks i was only going out for a few hours but it's nice to see you back ready
very good video. I do a little paddling too I see from your videos on this channel you do more whitewater wish I was in a state to do that but I live in the flat lands of Florida. It would be nice to hear about your trip, the wife and I want to do the glades sometime. If I might make a few recommendations if you do future trips. You might find water bladder work a bit better then those large bottles, I have friends that use the small bottles they both tend to fit better and take up less space. More but smaller drybags once again just to make packing easier and I find labeling them saves form digging, also when time comes to pack up things go back the same way they came out. One last thing, putting so much in the cockpit with you, especially between your legs maybe I worry to much but that could cause entrapment. When you are sitting upright there maybe be plenty of room but if the kayak flipped over the pack could shift and pin your legs making it hard or worse to get out. Just some thoughts and thanks for taking the time to do this video.
I remember loading out my then tween son for three days hiking, all he needed he had pack He was a Boy Scout. No doubt that experience helped him in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sadly he passed three yrs. ago. I miss that boy so bad.
Proud of your son.
I am so sorry to hear your son passed. Thank you so much for his service.
So sorry for your loss. Am glad you have those wonderful memories.
I wish I could hug you in person. I lost a good friend over there. Not the same as losing a child. But as hurt as I am to have lost Kip, I know your pain is greater. So, I hurt for you...Remember the good times.
For solo trips, an inflatable paddle float is a must at open sea. Ive done a wet entry and rollled the kayak easily with the paddle float on in open sea.
Excellent video and despite the gear required being different somewhat for the weather here in ireland, the principles are the same. Also well done to your dog for staying with you for the whole video!
Thanks, you have some great paddling options in Ireland. Enjoy!
Thank you for your organized walkthrough. A+ video, happy paddling!
Thanks for watching!
Those watershed bags are super nice but in general you will do better with more smaller bags, then fewer big bags. It’s easier to fill all the little gaps. Similarly, its easier to pack your water in something like dromedary bags, which can flex and bend to fit the shape of your hull. Plus when they are empty, they pack smaller, making it easier to pack every day. Great video though! Ironically I did a similar video, AND my dog was in the video as well, but your dog was way better behaved.
Thanks for the tips! for this particular trip there is a National Park Requirement for all food and water to be in hard sided containers. Seems the raccoons and other critters are puncturing soft dromedary bags in search of fresh water. But that's a good tip for other areas. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing. I love the gear stuff. They help me nail down exactly what I want to carry on my adventures.
Great tutorial. A pleasure to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great, concise video!
Love the gear, well thought out.
I would highly recommend getting your "leave no trace" certification. its free education
Gret idea, Thanks!
Thanks for filming this. It's helpful to see how people are loading out these days. (I'm no spring chicken)
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent informative video,
Thank you 👌
Can i come with you on your next expedition lol x
I thought it was very thorough. Good job.
Great video!
Great video i like watching gear load out videos. The only thing i would change is i like to keep my large first aid/trauma kit very accessible i wouldn’t wanna be fumbling around and trying to reach up into that kayak if i had a serious wound and needed my tourniquet.
Thanks, Yep, She has mad that adjustment.
Dang I was hoping you'd show where you were packing all the bags. Nice video
Very well organised. Ive had my pump ripped off by going head into mild surf, to get ocean bound. My elastics are old.. and the rope i had it on untied ( not secure knot). Those drybags look tough...
For those without wheels, we do 3 or so trips offloading gear , using big polyester shoppingbags or similar. Then carry the kayak on the shoulder, hand in cockpit.
Great tip!
Nice vid. It looked like a lot of stuff, but you fit it all into your kayak easily!
It’s amazing how much you can fit in a sea kayak. If you don’t have to pack water you can do tons more too.
I love the dog
Sounds fun, wish I could go with. I really need to get some camera gear for some of my trips. Great load out but where is the dog going to sit?
I use a Sawyer water filtration system which saves dozens of pounds from hauling drinking water.
But this trip was in salt water.... We use the same when paddling in fresh water.
Shes traveling in salt water, therefore u need bottled h2o.
Man it's too bad you couldn't use a purifier - the weight and space required for those 5 gallons of water is a killer. Excellent video but I do have one point I was called out on when I made a packing video years ago and it actually made good sense. He said "when I opened the hatch the very first thing I should see is the first aid kit." Not crucial but it did make sense once I thought about it. Hope you enjoyed the trip!
Great video, I think videos like these really benefit from having a list of gear in the description (and oftentimes its Amazon Affiliate links, so $$$)
Thats a great idea. We will try to do that in the future. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I suggest carrying a paddle float for self rescue. Just in case....
Super useful video!
Glad you think so! Much Thanks!
Nice vid ma'am... your dog is pretty chill tho😂
Really clever to start with the safety equipment. The Inreach Satellit Com. is still very unknown, but a must if you want to stay in touch with the rescue services and the home front. I have it too, I notice a lot of people haven't heard of it, and go mountaineering or kayaking without enough thoughts about safety. You could also tell people what you have in your First AID Kit. I think your fan's will be interested. :D
Great points. We will keep this mind for the next videos. Thanks!
Courageous woman. 👍😍
Love the straps to store your kayaks on side of trailer. Do you have a video or product you use for this to ensure it doesn't scratch your trailer ?
Thanks. The boats rest against the trailer exoskeleton. These bars are coating in Line-X Berliner. It's a very durable surface and protects the frame.
Just my opinion but I would keep the first aid kit or a small one at least close by so you don't have to dig one out while on the water.
She has a small one in the cockpit with her in a drybag, in addition to the other one.
Excellent video! So, is there a video of the Everglades Wilderness Waterway trip? Have always wanted to do it but I'm not as brave as you.
Kathy went solo and didn't film enough to make a video. It's so hard to film on solo trips in big water. But it was a great trip.
Very helpful 👍 Where do you put your trolley?
Sometimes it gets left behind once we get to the water. But this one breaks down and can fit in the boat of it's not too full of other gear.
Clearly you know how to be safe, and have experience to back it up. Might you consider packing your 'ditch' supplies on the fore-deck, and keep photography gear behind the seat, such that in the event of an unexpected bailout you can exit the cockpit easily?
That’s a good idea. We are very confident rolling the kayak so we feel bailing out is very unlikely. But we have practiced this with the lap bag. Also it’s really hard to get your camera out from behind your cockpit while in the water. We shoot often in the boat on the water and this is the best compromise we have found so far.
I'm getting likely a Dagger Zydeco, and I plan to eventually do some overnight trips and I'm scared that i won't have space for gear, plus the kayak doesn't really have a high weight rating
I’m not that familiar with the Zydeco. We are using the Jackson kayak Journey 14. It’s got tons of room for a 10-14 day trip. If your doing overnighters and going lightweight backpack style you can fit in some pretty small boats. It’s good to do a loaded test paddle to see how your boat will handle on the water.
Find a local ‘yak store to help you pick a good one. I love the 14’ size personally. Hoping to pick one up in the spring. And, practice with your camping gear in the back yard 2-3?times before doing the overnight voyage!
Where does the dog go?
Has has come on some multi day SUP trips but not in the sea kayak.
I got my dog and I’m bringing him with me
Tucker is a 49 state dog...
Do you have a video/blog on your trip?
Sorry, no video yet.
The doggo isn't part of the load out?
How did the Goal Zero chargers work for you?
I love the goal zero battery packs but wonder how well the solar panel is.
They are great but do need a few hours in good sun. Sometimes we can charge on the deck of the kayak while paddling but don’t do this as much in salt water.
Is there a follow up trip video?
Sorry, but no. Being a solo trip it was pretty hard to film with the long days paddling.
hi, might be goood to see the items closer
This Is great feedback. Thank you.
I need a quick pick me up. Where are those olives?!
Close ups would have been great
Ok.. and the dog🛶🤔
Has Jackson stopped adding separate hatch rims? These look molded into the main boat.
Yes, they are now molded into the boat. These seem to be dryer.
Do you think packing your kayak makes it more unstable?
It shouldn't, If you keep the heavy items closer to the center that helps too. It will make it slower though.
And tied down. If it’s packed tight, no worries, but if not , the shifting loads can make maneuvering...”interesting!” 🤓
Initial stability will be improved (lower centre of gravity), but secondary stability will be reduced (lower freeboard).
May I have the link to your kayak adventure?
I'll try to help. What kind of a link do you mean? This was preparation to paddle across the Everglades National Park in Florida.
@@Famagogo Video of the trip you guys were packing for in this video??
Could you please answer what weels do you use? They look nice lightweight and handy
ChoclitFreckles these are the C-Tug kayak wheels. They fold up small enough to fit inside most kayaks.
My question was also about the wheels.(Great video, by the way).
I was wondering if you bring them with you on your expedition, and if so, where do you put them? Not much room left after everything else you have went in there.
Do you this in written form?
Sorry, no.
Would love to kayak but would have to pee every five minutes and wear depends" not meant to be mean or rude being serious", wish I would have done this when I was young and healthy
5 gallons of water....gosh I do a 2 day with my girlfriend & rarely use the whole gallon...
1 gallon per person per day is a standard most paddlers use. If you have extra at the end of the day, woohoo, you get to rinse off before bed!
Yes, This was a mutiny trip on salt water with no options for getting added fresh water. Like said below it's nice if you have extra, but is sucks if you run out...
You don't use a compass? Nice movie though.
We always bring a backup compass and map.
Fingertips
add a gator patch
Far too much sugar in the food.
Um…you left your skirt!
Ha ha, I don't leave home with out it!
Good video. But for some reason I could not continue listening to your voice- no offense
Why was this necessary
You go by your self? You better make sure you have some kind of weapon for pretecrion.
I would bring a Glock 17 9mm
Hahahaha