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SeaSense Hand Bilge Pump

I have a hand bilge pump inside the kayak cockpit tied under a bungee cord. My recommendation when selecting a bilge pump is that it...

Bilge Pump

Felipe Behrens

Jan 4, 20231 min read

Wetsox Compression Socks Neoprene

I didn’t quite like compression socks. They will keep your feet warm, but they have a bad seam that make them very uncomfortable at the...

Socks

Felipe Behrens

Jan 2, 20231 min read

Chamois Butt'r Coconut Anti-Chafe Cream

It's extremely important to have chafe cream in hand. When paddling for days with the same salt water soaked wetsuit without bathing, any...

Camping Gear Review

Felipe Behrens

Dec 28, 20221 min read

Rope Pack-50 FT Reflective Cord

I used this cord primarily to tie pull strings to my dry bags that were shoved deep into the kayak bow and stern to easily retrieve them...

Bungee Cord & Lines

Felipe Behrens

Dec 26, 20221 min read

Sea to Summit Pack Tap 6 liter

This water bag isn't particularly useful, if you have a regular water supply on your route. This bag does have one great advantage over...

Bottles & Water Storage

Felipe Behrens

Dec 19, 20221 min read

MSR Dromedary Bag

0 STARS The MSR Dromedary Bag is a complete piece of s@#$%! Don’t buy it. The water tastes like concentrate from a reverse osmosis plant....

Bottles & Water Storage

Felipe Behrens

Dec 18, 20221 min read

SHARKMOUTH Hydration Backpack Pack

Sharkmouth is an Easily accessible water bag for paddling, but uncomfortable to wear over life vest and wet suit. Short straw makes it...

Bottles & Water Storage

Felipe Behrens

Dec 17, 20221 min read

Safe Vision Sun Glasses

Given that I need to wear prescription sun glasses, I think it is good to have a very robust set with me. I really like the safe vision...

Goggles

Felipe Behrens

Dec 16, 20221 min read

Silica Gel Swimming Nose Clip

A Nose clip is a useful accessory for kayak surfing and rolling in big waves. I keep mine tied to a string on my hat or helmet for easy...

Nose Clips & Ear plugs

Felipe Behrens

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Super Bright LED Headlamp

I really liked this LED headlamp. The high beam mode is as bright as the high beams of car, if not more. Looking straight into the light...

Lamp

Felipe Behrens

Dec 13, 20221 min read

Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife

Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife was kind of an impulse buy for me as I thought this knife was really cool and pretty. It is super sharp...

Utensils

Felipe Behrens

Dec 6, 20221 min read

Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack

I’ve become a fan of compression dry sacks as they help to significantly cut down on volume. I use at least 3 of these in my journeys....

Dry Bags

Felipe Behrens

Dec 2, 20221 min read

Nemo Cart Kayak Carrier

A kayak dolly is essential for solo kayak expeditions. I landed several times in boat ramps and other locations that required me to...

Carts

Felipe Behrens

Nov 21, 20221 min read

CAPAS 2mm Neoprene Waterproof Socks

These Neoprene Waterproof Socks are quite comfortable, to wear with booties. They are best for warm weather paddling, however, I would...

Socks

Felipe Behrens

Nov 20, 20221 min read

Brunton Kayak Compass

I like the Brunton Kayak Compass. I bought it way back in 2014. It 's compact, adjustable, easy to read, and sits well both on the deck...

Compass

Felipe Behrens

Nov 19, 20221 min read

Kokatat Tributary Lifejacket Hydration System Pack

I liked having this hydration system pack. It holds about 1.5 liters and is very convenient in warm weather paddling where you tend to...

Bottles & Water Storage

Felipe Behrens

Nov 16, 20221 min read

Neoprene Water Sock 3mm

These neoprene water socks are quite comfortable, keep wet feet warm, and I like the anti-slip grip they have, however, after using them...

Socks

Felipe Behrens

Nov 9, 20221 min read

NRS Maxim 3mm Free Style Neoprene Booties

I used these neoprene booties every day I paddled around Florida. They are comfortable, and will keep the feet warm, however, I would...

Booties

Felipe Behrens

Nov 7, 20221 min read

SEAC Basic HD 5mm Neoprene Booties with Side Zipper

These neoprene booties are a bit more heavy duty than the 3mm type and they seem to be longer lasting. However they also cost more. It is...

Booties

Felipe Behrens

Nov 6, 20221 min read

NRS Maxim 3mm Neoprene Gloves

For the high price and apparent high quality of the materials, I was surprised that these neoprene gloves eventually failed on me after...

Paddle Gloves

Felipe Behrens

Nov 5, 20221 min read