Essential Gear That All Paddlers Need To Carry on The Water
Jan 21, 2026
It's important to understand that your paddle craft is considered a boat, and as such you are required to carry certain items by law. In this video, we break down what you must carry with you when you're out on the water, whether you're in a canoe, kayak or SUP.
Produced in partnership with the American Canoe Association: Improving the paddlesport experience for over a century: http://www.americancanoe.org/
Other paddling gear I use and recommend:
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KAYAKS I recommend
Sea Eagle 380x: https://bit.ly/37jRbxP
Sea Eagle 393rl: https://bit.ly/3mVOXbw
Sea Eagle 385ft: https://bit.ly/3eYJ8H2
Tucktec: https://bit.ly/3mQnmcn
Pakayak: https://pakayak.com/?uap_ref=ken
Decathlon Itiwit: https://bit.ly/3Pk7bk9
Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS
AquaGlide Chelan 120: https://bit.ly/3IRNde0
Advanced Elements Advanced Frame: https://bit.ly/3hJNpAl
Star Rival Inflatable Kayak: https://bit.ly/3lipNno
Isle Switch Hybrid SUP/Kayak: https://islesurfsup.sjv.io/5bJMJn
Jackson Kayak Tupelo 12.5: https://bit.ly/3phR8aS
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