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Never tried it. I don't recommend using any air pump as a bilge pump, particularly not on salt water!

I fold up my kayak and kneel on it to press it flatter. On cold days it's a little harder to fit into not the bag. Take time, go carefully. It's not just you! It gets easier.

If you still need help after reading the manual, be sure to look though the forum and ask questions. I can transcribe part of a video if necessary.

Took a moment this winter to check through my WaterTech bags, and must confirm that they are well-made. The drybags are still dry! The deckbag is still strong after being used, the CargoPak has not worn any holes or leaks, and the Funk Bag still looks like new. I use the CargoPak and Funk Bags for t...

Sometimes we do get a good string of posts here, especially when people have photos of themselves catching fish!

It's worth remembering that to users of sailboats and motorboats, the nickname for kayaks is "speedbump." I would have thought anyone would have no trouble seeing my bright yellow or orange inflatable kayaks, or my bright pink sea kayak. But my kayak group did some visibility checks one day. Even in...

A personal beacon is a useful piece of gear to carry, not only when kayak camping but on everyday day trips and short outings. The one I use is a SPOT, because it can be used to send three kinds of pre-written messages with my location : OK messages, a request to friends to come get me, or a call to...

I posted this idea because the transit buses in my area will let a person bring a dog or cat on the bus if it is closed in a carrier. Nice to think that my Funk Bag is useful in this way.

I'm a big fan of the Expedition as it is much lighter and easier to carry than the Convertible. My friends who are the size of your friend are comfortable in my Expedition. One, who felt the cockpit opening was a little smaller than he preferred, practised doing a few wet exits and then was satisfie...

So, who's taking their Packlite with them when hiking to lakes that are off-road? I'd like to hear how this minimal boat works when out on a trail.

I've been paddling a StraitEdge2 and wondering what difference the Angler model really makes. Is it better when trolling? I don't use a lot of fishing gear, just a handline.

My friend who's 6'4 with size 14 feet has only tried the regular floor with Backbone. Rather than paddling straight-legged, he flexes his knees slightly so that his feet aren't pointing straight up and touching the deck. He doesn't think his size 14 shoes are all that big, but they're big enough tha...

hi Rochmel I do visit the forum, and try to welcome new contributors, tho I've been a bit under the weather lately. The Air Fusion is the most exciting of all these kayaks! When you go out again in January, be sure to wear something that keeps your legs warm, like a wetsuit or perhaps a drysuit over...

Having consulted friends who have done day paddles along the Rideau Canal Waterway, I'm looking forward to paddling this route along lakes and canals. The friends recommend portaging around most of the locks, which makes sense. There's a terrific website with info at http://www.rideau-info.com/canal...

Dunno if Mike and his partner had bad weather shortly after their outing, but I can testify that on the West Coast, the weather can completely change in less than an hour. Clouds on the horizon or a slight breeze can change to clouds overhead and strong gusts of wind. I always paddle with an awarene...