Kayak hacks

Our picks for the best kayak accessories and must-have gear for every paddler to have fun and stay safe on the water, no matter where you go.

Car-Top Kayak Rack for Around Ten Bucks: This instructable will show you how to make a car-top rack for hauling your kayak for about ten dollars.

We've kayaked as a family a few times now and here's the gear we recommend for beginning kayakers who don't want to spend a lot, but still want to have fun!

If you are new to kayaking or even if you have some experience but plan to take up a new kayaking pastime, like kayak fishing,…

Kayak paddle drip rings need to be installed and adjusted properly to keep the water from running down your arm and getting into your kayak. Avoid annoying water drips by installing the cup side of the drip ring outward toward the paddle and 4 to 8 inches from the blade of the paddle. Use our adjustment advice to fine tune from there.

The loop is then placed over a paddle straddling the kayak deck perpendicular to the deck, drawn under the boat and wrapped around the shaft at a point where it extends out beyond the beam of the kayak. Excess strapping is hung below the shaft to create a loop in which the capsizer’s foot is inserted and used like the rung on a ladder for support and upward push to rise up out of the water and onto the cockpit area.

Absolutely, here's the lowdown: those kayak outriggers? They're your stability superheroes. Think of them as your trusty sidekicks, providing rock-solid balance and a boatload of control. When you've got these bad boys on board, you're transforming your kayak into a fishing paradise. Your body position becomes a powerhouse, especially when you're tussling with some heavyweight fish. And guess what? Standing up to fish becomes a total cakewalk, thanks to these trusty outriggers.

Take your kayak camping to the next level with these 19 innovative pieces of kayak camping gear. Have more fun on your next trip!

The Ultimate Kayak Upgrade 🤩 Take your Summer vessel to the next level with this DIY kayak hack using basic tools, a blowtorch, and tubing, so easy!... | tool, summer, kayak, blowtorch

I carry quite a bit of gear when I go fishing and when one factors in the weight of my Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game, the 12 volt Werker fish finder battery and various other gear, I’m at or above the 100 pound mark. I have been using this cart design for over 2 years and it has yet to fail me or damage my kayak. While some elements of this cart may look familiar, there are a few tweaks that I came up with that make it super strong and functional. It is at home on rough terrain and really…