r/Kayaks

I busted one of my folding kayaks right before leaving on an epic road trip, and want to replace it. Figured it was time to try something new and thought a tandem inflatable would be worth a shot this time around. The catch is that I'm hitting the road asap and don't have time to wait for something to be shipped - so what is going to be my best bet to find a decent selection of inflatables specifically at retail? The big chains like REI and Bass Pro don't seem to stock much. The tiny local places don't have a way to check stock online. I even tried the dealer locater for Bote and struck out.

Starting location is in Pennsylvania and destination is basically everything between here and the Pacific Northwest. If there's a great shop right off the highway along the way we're down to make a detour.

Any ideas?

I’ve always just worn swim trunks in my kayak and have only ever gone when the weather is nice. However, I’ve recently lost 100 lbs (and counting!) and find myself getting downright chilly even when it’s nice out by most people’s accounts - I’m wearing hoodies and pants even when it’s like 70-75…. So what do you wear kayaking when it’s too cool for shorts?? (I’m assuming some type of pants that are quick to dry and/or you just roll them up getting in and out of the water/boat?)

As the title suggests, I’m looking for a little rolling cart to get my Hobie sit atop kayak in and out the water and from the top of my car and all that. I’m a 5ft 4 gal about 110 lbs and it’s an unwieldy shape that kayak of mine! It’s hard for me to pick it up because it’s so big even tho it’s only about 40 lbs. the kayak is the older older version from Hobie they’re pretty long but I love how heavy it is and how it tracks in the water.