subject: Kayak Deck Bags Will Keep All Your Valuables Safe And Dry [print this page] Let's face it, kayaks are not made to take a lot of things on the water with. That's why it is a good idea to invest in a kayak deck bag that will help secure your gear as well as keep it dry. You do not have a lot of room in the cockpit of your kayak, but with a deck bag you can keep your cockpit neat and everything you need to paddle safely on the water for extended periods of time safe and within easy reach. If you are currently enjoying your kayak with deck bags, then it's time to look into one.
Think about what you could put in kayak deck bags. If you know you are going to be on the water for a long time you can safely pack your lunch inside of one of the many different compartments. It also provides you a place to store your compass, waterproof maps, and other items that you may need to keep handy. Plus, if you store your items in deck bags, they can be secured and not lost. And, if you invest in kayak bags that float, you will be guaranteed that the expensive compass you purchased will not wind up on the bottom of the lake.
Kayak deck bags are manufactured in a water repellent material - usually nylon polyurethane - and they easily attach to the front or back of your kayak, depending on where you prefer to secure it. Most of them are adaptable to the type of kayak you use and they can be secured to the hull by using D-rings or bungees cords hooked to the tie-down points on the deck bags or by securing it using the side straps that are attached to the bag. Good kayak bags will be double-stitched at the seams and this will help keep water out of the bag, including rain. When you go to buy deck bags, check to see if the manufacturer recommends attaching it to the bow. If they do, then you know the bag is aerodynamic specifically for bow mounting.
You don't have to purchase deck bags that come right off the local hunting and fishing supply store's showroom floor. You can have them tailored made based on what you need the bag to do. For example, if you are an avid photographer, you can have these bags made to fit your camera and equipment that will be waterproof and dry to protect your gear. If you like to camp, you can also get kayak bags that double as a backpack.
There are a few things that you should keep in mind when using kayak deck bags. The first thing is that when strapped to the hull of your kayak, the bags will throw off the center of the kayak's gravity. You will need to accommodate for this difference and it's a good idea to practice with you deck bags a few times to get the feel of the kayak before going too far out into the water.
Secondly, the kayak bags may or may not affect the way your kayak will roll. You will need to exert more effort when rolling your kayak with a deck bag strapped on. Once again, practice makes perfect and kayak deck bags will make your life easier - and keep your equipment drier and safer.
