Any day spent on the water is better than a day at work, and a good piece of paddling gear can make it even better. Whether for a few hours or a couple of weeks, practical, functional, and well-designed kayaking or camping equipment can help you make the most of your precious paddling time.

All the products reviewed here come from my own personal kit, and I try to do as much field-testing (read "tripping") as possible. Some items I've been using for years, and I'm continually adding new ones, all purchased from local paddlesport shops or online vendors at retail street prices.

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Enjoy!

Kayak-Related Gear

• Werner Ikelos carbon touring paddle
• Cascade Designs Seal Line map case
• Joby GorillaPod HYBRID photo tripod

Kayaking Books

• "The Essential Sea Kayaker" by David Seidman
• "Extreme Waves" by Craig B. Smith
• "Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue" by John Lull

Paddling Apparel

• Glacier Gloves Premium Waterproof Gloves

Sleeping Gear

• Big Agnes Insulated Air Core sleeping pad
• Cocoon Coolmax MummyLiner sleeping bag liner
• Eagle's Nest Outfitters DoubleNest hammock

Kitchen & Cooking

• MSR WhisperLight white gas stove
• Katadyn Hiker water filtration system

Other Camping Equipment

• Princeton Tec EOS LED headlamp
• Outdoor Research Ultralight Dry Sack drybag