How to plan for an overnight Kayak/Camping Trip?

Rather than buy cheap flimsy kayaks, why don't you rent a couple of good touring kayaks instead? You don't say where you are planning to paddle so it's hard to give you more advice than that. The Potomacs have no flotation or bulkheads and one small storage hatch that is not immersion watertight. Also, the load rating is only 250 lbs. Depending on how much you weigh you and your gear, food and water may exceed that and the boat will handle poorly. At 10' long these are really not touring kayaks, but more for day tripping, light fishing and short distances or lake floats. You will work your butts off trying to cover any distance in these, especially if there is strong current and/or wind. The seats aren't particularly comfortable either, which can make for a long day. A 14' or longer touring or sea kayak will be much faster, track straighter and give you loads of watertight storage.

Also consider renting a canoe for two of you and the gear and a kayak for the third.

Just my (admittedly biases) opinion, but using one of these small rec boats for overnight touring is kind of like using a Vespa scooter for highway travel instead of a full sized motorcycle. If you are planning to do a lot more kayaking in the future, it would be worth your while to spend a little more on the boats. The Pelicans have poor resale value as well -- you would be lucky to get $75 or $100 for them if you decide they are not what you want. If there is an independent kayak outfitter/dealer (NOT a "big box" general sporting store like D1cks) in your area another option could be to ask if they have demos you could borrow or rent for the trip. The dealers in my town offer that -- it is a good way for people to test drive an expensive kayak before they buy.

If you are determined to get the Pelican -- why not just buy one (not 3) and test paddle it for a day in advance of the trip? See what you can pack in it and whether it feels comfortable. You can always return it and look for another option if you aren't satisfied.



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The 'exciting' is already ruined by way of fact of ur plaqued emotions and b4 the holiday has started! What u could quite do is ask him for comfirmation if he quite is effortless!! Mayb he's n ur in basic terms feeling insecure.. If u ask him first u can get excitement from the holiday by making out, no? N if he's not, then, dont bypass to the holiday! this is quite extra useful this style, cos if he's effortless, he wil completely bewildered by the abrupt injury up quite after the holiday which he probable theory u had an impressive time on...

I think a canoe would fit more stuff...I'm not an expert but I went on a 4-day canoe trip before. It was awesome but on the last day we all got drenched because it rained and we were out in the open. So bring rain gear!

Get a mummy sleeping bag. =] And a emergency blanket in case you are cold.

Never been on such trip