Safety Gear for the Yaks

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by dorado50

A boom box and condoms! ya just never know....

I have the waterproof radio but can't find condoms in the Gigantor size



I bought my manual bilge pump at West Marine, its compact and only $22. I have considered flares, maybe I'll pick some up sooner than later.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I have the waterproof radio but can't find condoms in the Gigantor size.....

http://www.target.com/Trojan-Magnum-..._gwvub_1_title

Though not an expert or Guru I've done some extensive testing of these, and though a little snug these do the job at 35 cents a bang and you can't or I guess can beat them

As to pumps I don't carry one... Storage mechanical issues etc I just don't like them for yakking.

Instead I carry a bailor made form a milk jug.



They cost nothing, weigh almost nothing, can't mechanically fail, you only need one hand to use them, and you can actually bail water out of a center hatch faster with one of them then you can with most kayak sized pumps. I always keep one in arms reach. I like option 2 as it bails the fastest and conforms better to the shape of the hull.

Jim