Whether you're heading out onto a glassy lake at dawn or paddling a stretch of river you've had your eye on all summer, a well-packed kayak is the difference between a great day on the water and a miserable one. The good news is that day trips are forgiving — you don't need to overthink it. But there are some essentials you absolutely cannot leave on shore.
Paddling the Little Sioux: “Alright. You be careful and don’t get lost,” she said.
I gave her a quizzical look and responded, “Um. It’s a river, it goes in one direction. How could I get lost?” I responded.
