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Man’s best friend on land or at sea
Dogs love one thing – to be with their family. When that family plays on the water, your dog will want to play there too. Following everyone into the boat, your dog might climb in before you realize it or take some coaxing at first. They sit up, turning nose in the air, scanning fo
r scents, sniffing the air and listening to the wind, water and birds. They stare into the water and bark at fish, snap at bugs and generally entertain themselves and the family too.
For a nice afternoon trip there are some items to carry for your furry friend. If you are gone for more than an hour or two you’ll need water, plastic bowl, some snacks, leash; if you take on even gurgling faster water or travel a long distance from shore or negotiate challenging currents, it is a good idea to have a life vest on pets too.
Some of the easiest boats to transport and the stablest to use for family and furry friend are inflatable canoes. Many inflatable canoes are really tandem kayaks that easily hold 500 lbs. or more. A family of 5 – parents 2 children and 1 dog can easily be accommodated in 2 kayaks. The tough, rugged materials , like K-80 polykrylar, will stand up to dogs jumping in or out from land or sea.
Short trips are best for getting everyone used to kayaking and the pace of the outdoors life. New routines are exciting and everyone will be ready to eat heartily and turn in early, pup included, at the end of the day.
Setting Up Camp
When it comes to camping, location is always essential to enjoyment. While it might seem like fun camping in certain places, there are always a few factors to consider. For example, if the location is a lake and has flats or marshes near it, chances are there will be a lot of mosquitoes, which are irritating enough to ruin a vacation alone. It’s also important to consider weather; don’t count on fair weather all the time when camping at high altitudes or on the coast. Despite the possibility of inclement weather conditions, the beach is a great place to camp. The ideal beach campsite won’t be right on the beach (mostly to avoid all the nasty sand that gets in the tent and all over the campsite), but an ideal location is great for all the various beach activities, camping activities, and fantastic sunsets.
It’s also important to bring the right camping equipment for the location; you might need rain gear, a rain fly for the tent, and waterproof boots for example. When you setup camp away from the water, it behooves you to have an inflatable boat that can easily be carried to and from the water. Being prepared is more than half the battle when it comes to an enjoyable camping trip!