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Touring Gear

Kayak Touring Options
A touring kayak is a bridge into a beautiful, natural realm. Imagine gliding silently through the water listening to the sound of nature. Suppose witnessing an orca breaking through the surface on a multi-day trip or perhaps a flock of birds flying over head while sea touring or paddling above spawning salmon while river touring. Here are some types of touring options.

When choosing a touring kayak, keep the following in mind:

- The kind of paddling you want to do
- The kinds of trips you want to take
- The kinds of activities you have planned along the way
- The amount of gear you want to bring with you
  MULTI DAY TOURING
Gear Storage is your first concern. Hatches that have large openings and good seals are key. Most important are the handling characteristics of a touring kayak when loaded down with gear.
recommended
Kodiak
Seayak
Catalina
Yukon Expedition
Excursion
DAY TOURING
Lots of possibilities exist. Before or after work quick cruises, a long day on the lake with a picnic lunch or a paddle out of the bay and into the ocean swells. Look for kayaks that are easy to car top or of a length that is easy for you to manage. Gear storage is not critical but is always useful if you choose to multi-day paddle.
recommended
Calabria
Capri
Capri II

LAKE TOURING
Touring kayaks capable of open water handling, good tracking and gear storage are great for this type of paddling. For bird watchers and kayak fisherman, a stable platform is a nice touch.
recommended
Kodiak
Seayak
Catalina
Calabria
Capri
Capri II

SEA TOURING
Open water handling and a combination of good tracking while maintaining efficient cruising speeds are prerequisites. Efficiency is achieved by longer length, a more narrow beam and a generally sleek design.
recommended
Kodiak
Seayak
Catalina
Excursion
RIVER TOURING
Versatility is the key. The Yukon Expedition is a do-it-all kayak that is very well suited for river touring where quick maneuvers are a possibility. If your river touring is on wide lazy rivers clear of obstacles
recommended
Kodiak
Seayak
Calabria
Yukon Expedition
Capri
 
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