KAYAK SAFETY: Safety gear that might save your life or help you avoid trouble on your kayaking trip

In this video, I (Patrik Vuorio) provide a comprehensive overview of the #kayaking #safety gear I use. Safety is paramount during paddling! The extent of the equipment I bring obviously varies depending on each trip and its conditions, and which kayak I use. The equipment shown covers a range from basic gear up to advanced trips, in this case a fast touring (less stable) high pressure inflatable kayak, the Itiwit X500 Strenfit. Note that the video has chapters for easy reference to different topics.

Feel free to use the video as a reminder, for inspiration, or for learning about different types of kayaking safety gear! If you have questions, ideas, comments, or would like to share your own experiences or setup, feel free to contribute in the comments below.

Sea kayaks and other types of kayaks have some particular needs and specific gear might vary, but most of these tips are universal, with some exceptions. A pontoon-style stable inflatable kayak might not really need a paddle float, for example.

Presentation by Patrik Vuorio. Filmed August 2022.
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00:00 - Intro
02:50 - Clothing
03:32 - PFD (personal flotation device)
04:14 - Visibility
04:49 - Gear in my life jacket
08:26 - Spare paddle and leash
09:26 - Paddle float, pump, sponge
10:48 - Spray skirt
11:49 - Rescue/tow rope
13:18 - Dry bags
13:46 - Spare clothes
14:08 - Color coding
14:37 - Emergency gear
17:18 - Emergency repair
18:12 - Light
20:04 - Electronics
20:51 - Summary
22:26 - Acknowledgements

Inflatable kayaks seen in video:

* Itiwit X500 Strenfit by ‪@itiwitbydecathlon6708‬
* AdvancedFrame Ultralite by ‪@advancedelements‬
* AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite by ‪@advancedelements‬
* Kokopelli Moki Lite by ‪@kokopellioutdoor‬
* Itiwit X100+ 2P (tandem) by ‪@itiwitbydecathlon6708‬
* Kokopelli Moki II by ‪@kokopellioutdoor‬

A special thank you to my friend who volunteered to help filming most of the presentation clips, which was done as an improvized filming session during a kayak trip south of Tyresö castle in the larger Stockholm area, Sweden. His channels are as follows:

Youtube: ‪@paddlaistockholm‬
Blog (in Swedish): Paddla i Stockholm ( http://paddlaistockholm.nu/ )

Also a special thank you to Beatrice Riisi Huumonen for help with additional review and notes.

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