Kayak Touring » Trip Planning

Topic	Category	Type
Boating Safety for Infants & Small Children Learn about boating safety for infants and small children. When is it safe to take your kids out on the river, and what should you bring to ensure safety?	Trip Planning, Safety
Gear Checklist Fishing Gear Download and customize this checklist of kayak fishing gear to make sure you get to the put-in with all the kit you need.	Trip Planning
Gear Checklist Sea Kayaking Apparel What sea kayaking and kayak touring gear and apparel should you pack? Behold! A printable equipment and gear checklist. Download and customize now.	Trip Planning
Gear Checklist Sea Kayaking Gear Download and customize this checklist of sea kayaking and kayak touring gear to make sure you get to the put-in with all the kit you need.	Trip Planning
Gear Checklists A collection of checklists for camping, rafting, kayaking, and more to help you organize your trip.	Trip Planning
Kayak and Canoe Car Top Basics The safe way to carry kayaks and canoes on top of your vehicle.	Trip Planning
Kids and Nature If you love the outdoors, river or water, you can help spread that passion to the younger generations with these tips about getting kids into nature.	Trip Planning
Multiday Kayaking Trips With proper planning and packing, multiday trips in kayaks can be very fun. Learn the tips and techniques you'll need to have a successful outing.	Trip Planning
Multiday Sea Kayaking When a day trip is just too short, plan a multiday sea kayaking trip. NRS has the gear and advice to help you figure out what to bring and how to plan.	Trip Planning
Outfitting Your Touring Kayak Learn how to outfit your touring kayak or sea kayak with the proper gear. If you're going to do overnight trips, there are some additional things to consider.	Trip Planning
Preparing for Cold-Season Boating How to outfit yourself for cold water boating protection.	Trip Planning, Safety
River & Rapid Difficulty Ratings You will encounter two different class rating systems for rivers and their rapids. Learn how these systems differ and where they're most commonly used.	Trip Planning, Safety
USGS WaterAlert Service Service gives email or text message alerts on river flows.	Trip Planning
Winter Paddling at its Warmest Team NRS kayaker Devon Barker-Hicks gives gear recommendations for staying warm while paddling in icy waters.	Trip Planning, Skills & Tips, Safety