(Part 2) Best kayak accessories according to redditors

You're asking a very broad question while looking for specifics, making it very hard to pinpoint an answer. I'll give my advice on bug out bag items.

The bag itself - Should be a solid backpacking bag. Keep it light enough that it's manageable. For a very fit individual, the max weight should be your body weight divided by 3. Most of us are not that fit, so adjust accordingly. It should have hip support, well stitched straps, several compartments and a way to attach things to the outside (molle webbing, carabiner loops or exterior straps). Should be weatherproof.
Water - Depends entirely on your location. I live in Canada - Land of lakes and rivers. I wont need to carry a ton of water all the time. I've got a sawyer squeeze as my primary water filter. The collapsible water bottles it comes with work great for water storage as well. Wife and daughter carry a lifestraw as backups. We have some iodine drops as well.
As far as water carrying devices go, i find nalgene bottles work great. Theyre light and strong, and come in various sizes. A canteen is great if you want to use it to cook over a fire. Its not a bad idea either to have a large (5 litre+) collapsible water container. They're plastic and light. I havn't used mine extensively enough to recommend.
Sharp Things - I've got a Kabar as my primary fixed blade. It's tried and true. Good metal, full tang. I've got a leatherman wave multitool. Carry it everyday on my belt. Super handy. I should really add a 3-4" folding knife to my pack as sometimes the kabar is too big, and the multitool is hard to clean.
I also carry a Cold steel shovel. I looked into folding shovels, and they didnt seem reliable. Moving parts means they're more likely to fail. I haven't used this one extensively, but the few times i have tried it, its done an excellent job. If your pack's too heavy, put this one in your car.
Food - Your typical protein bars, dried rice/bean mix, snickers, small jar of PB, oatmeal and dehydrated fruit. A small bit of olive oil packs a ton of calories and adds flavour. It's good to have a small container of salt and pepper, or other spices to add flavour. You can grab MRE's or those mountainhouse dried meals, but theyre expensive. If you regularly buy pepperettes or jerkey, stick some in your bag and rotate it out when you buy it next. Multivitamins can keep you up if youre not getting a ton of food, but dont rely on them. Bring any meds you need, as well as tylenol or aspirin.
Hygiene - Pack a couple rolls of TP. Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant (chuck if too much weight), wash cloth, soap, soap for clothing, feminine products (if applicable), couple garbage bags (can separate dirty clothes), wet wipes, lip balm, hand sanitizer. Sun screen and bug spray in small bottles.
Clothing - Carry at least 7 pairs of good socks. Some warm ones if the location's cold. Extra shirts, underwear are essential. Pants/shorts and sweater are optional (besides whatever you're wearing). Stick your clothing in a waterproof sack. Try to keep only clean, dry clothes in there (no airflow + damp = mold).
-Paracord and rope
-Carabiners
-Sewing kit
-Tent patching kit (if you have a tent or a tarp)
-Tarp (who saw that coming). Doesn't have to be massive. Just know how to set it up to keep you dry.
-Fire Source. Have many. Lighters are cheap, stash away a bunch (7?). The lighter leash is awesome. You should be able to find that cheap at a corner store. Storm matches, for when its rainy. I think these are what I got. You can light them in any weather, put them under water, and they'll still be lit. Not a bad idea to carry regualr matches in a waterproof container. Firestarter packets are great. I just soak cotton balls in Vaseline. Flint and steel is cool, but only useful if youve exhausted all other fire starting methods.
-Super Glue
-Safety pins
-Zip ties
-Light. Hand crank flashlight is awesome. If you have a battery powered one, carry spare batteries. The mini maglite has a belt holster. Those small LED flashlights are great too. Grab a few glowsticks.
-fork and spoon
-emergency blanket or emergency sleeping bag. Only useful if you're SOL.
-poncho
-sleeping bag for your location. If its warm you don't need this. Can use a hammock or sleeping pad. Try and keep these small as they take up a ton of space.
-Compass. Useful if you have a map.
-Map of your location/where youre going.
-Signal mirror and a good whistle.
-Fishing supplies. I've got an emmrod. You can put a fairly small cheap reel on here. I've got the shimano ix2000. It casts a pretty good distance. Hooks, weights, bobs etc. Can all fit in small waterproof containers or camera film containers. Dont forget line! Mines already on the reel. A fishing vest gives you lots of little pockets to keep things in arms reach.
-First Aid kit. There's extensive lists online depending on how large you want it. Some gauze, band aids, polysporin, burn cream are a good start. Try and build it yourself, don't buy the gimmikey premade ones. Keep yours in a waterproof Tupperware container.
-Tiny roll of Gorilla Tape
-Games. Some dice and a deck of cards go a long way. Don't underestimate the value of laughter. If a sudden collapse ever happens, these might save you from depression.
-Headlamp. I've got this rayovac one (i think). Seems easy on batteries and has lasted a few camping trips. Haven't put serious use on it tho.
-Eating equipment. A mug and a small plate go a long way. A folding pan goes a long way, but is heavy. I would love to learn to use a pressure cooker over fires.
-Handkerchief or travel kleenex
-Bandanas. 3 of them.
-Bungee cords can be useful, but they run the risk of snapping and taking out an eye.
-Ziplock bags are handy. Keeps a lot of small things organized and dry.
-Pencils, Pens, notepad/book, sharpie.
-Hatchet is useful, but heavy. Take one if you can. The sven saw is awesome and hasn't broke on me yet.
-Spare pair of glasses (if applicable)
-Some sort of firearm is almost necessary. I don't have one yet, but i was planning on a 10/22 takedown. It's small and easy to pack. Bullets are light. If you need more stopping power than a .22, you're in a heap of trouble. Guns are not my specialty (can you guess), so ill leave it up to you
-In lieu of a firearm, you could grab a crossbow. If that's still too much, a good slingshot will do great.
-phone booklet and address's. In case your phone craps out and you cant charge it.
-A small windable clock is great. A solar watch is better. I think thats the one i have.

All this stuff is useless unless you know how to use it. Do your research, take some courses. Learn the necessary skills to survive, because that's what's really necessary. I like Les Stroud's (survivorman) book Survive!. Learn to tie knots, fish, hunt, forage, fight, build a fire in all conditions, etc.
If you have questions on the use of any of the above items, ask away. Any advice or suggestions, I welcome those too.

It’s a canoe handle. At first I tucked it back under the board every time before riding but been leaving it out the last couple weeks. No issues, love it.

If anyone has the same deck you should place it a bit further back. Had it all measured it out but had a brain fart when I installed.

It's a float tube. It's flipper-propelled, so yes, his feet are in the water. If I were to guess, I'd say it's this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessories-Cumberland-Inflatable-Fishing/dp/B01G258LMK

The nice thing about float tubes in my state is that they aren't considered boats, so you don't have to register them.

Same kayak here. This is the mount that I bought for the transducer and it works just fine. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0067MUZQY/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469657460&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

Edit: Here are pics of the mount and the fish finder mounted.

http://imgur.com/RhMYPR4


http://imgur.com/nDFBvsA


http://imgur.com/9F53hXC

Rain gear

Hydrate and trail mix

A throttle lock

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Cruise-Motorcycle-Throttle-Control/dp/B00TIEATVY/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=motorcycle+cruise+control&qid=1566491759&s=gateway&sr=8-14

Go around your bike and look at every fastener. Get the tool that is required and put it in your tool bag

A dry sack

https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Pak-Waterproof-Dry-Bag/dp/B01GZCUDC6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=dry+sack&qid=1566491799&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWEdHN1JXMjc3S1NUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDY4ODExMjFEUTQxSEFXUU5OQyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjE1MTQwMTFaNUFWOVBPVUs2RSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

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Attach it with Rok Straps

https://www.amazon.com/ROK-Straps-ROK-10050-Black-Reflective/dp/B00JAKIEAY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=rok+straps&qid=1566491879&s=gateway&sr=8-3

A tire patch kit. Won't help if your tire is flat, an electric pump is nice, but room is limited for you. Hand pump?

https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=tire+plug+kit&qid=1566492644&s=gateway&sr=8-7

https://www.myrouteapp.com/routelab is a good way to lay out routes and download to a motorcycle specific GPS. You may not need this. When we do trips, I lay out the route and share the folder with friends and they can download from this site and upload to their GPS. Did I mention you may not need this.

Don't go full digital on anything. Maps etc. Buy an atlas, cut out the states you're going through and highlight your planned path. Now put states that are near each other on opposite sides (Kansas on one side, Missouri on the other side) and go to OfficeMax and laminate it. Make them a size that will fit in your tank bag map pouch.

There is no such thing as too much gas. There is such a a thing as too little. These don't suck.

https://www.amazon.com/Lixada-Outdoor-Camping-Kerosene-Alcohol/dp/B0116HTH18/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=gas+bottle&qid=1566492147&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUTdCWU8yVU9JU1hWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTIwNjQ5MlVRUEdBRjBGMDFEUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTQ2MDA3MVVQNjFHVk9UWDJXQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Motrin on the regular

Alternate foot position! Highway pegs are great.

Start with brand new tires. Hopefully they will last the entire trip, because you're looking at about 4k or more miles.

Battery Brick

https://www.amazon.com/20000mAH-Portable-Comkes-External-Smartphone/dp/B07F2YPBD2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=battery+brick&qid=1566492328&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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This is or something like it for the various stuff you may need to charge at night in the motel room.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-Foldable-PowerPort-Samsung/dp/B00VH8G1SY/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=USB+charger+multiport&qid=1566492374&s=gateway&sr=8-8

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Plan your stops and check out the reviews of the motels before hand. When I roll into a town, I pull over (when I have cell signal) and open Google Maps and type "motels in town X" and start looking at prices and reading reviews.

Before you pay, ask the rate and ask to see a room. If it's a dump, you don't have to get your money back. Ask me how I learned this was a good way to go.

Get an early start. Don't ride past dark. You better be riding in the warm, I assume you don't have heated gear. Colorado is cold at altitude, especially after dark, even in the summer.

Get a balaclava.

Ear plugs!!!!

slightly less expensive
http://www.amazon.com/90364-Scupper-Plugs/dp/B007BHIV3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369779277&sr=8-1&keywords=scupper+plugs

Don't know of anything homemade or less than 3.50 ea.

I actually just bought a Teton a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve been using these cheap plugs from Amazon Here

I’m sure there are better ones out there, but for ten bucks, they’ve been perfectly fine.

Can be found on Amazon

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https://www.amazon.com/welddecals-Shark-Teeth-Stickers-Dagger/dp/B012JJ0JK0

Best ones. I have on my Tarpon 120.

https://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Gear-Scupper-Hole-Plugs/dp/B00NKEB3YU

Something like this? It's called a Rail Mounted Bait Board if you want to search elsewhere.

You might want to check out the sticky for other ideas.

It is generally a bad idea to be tied into something without an easy way to disengage. I would imagine with the type of paddling you are taking them on, you guys try to keep it pretty low risk, but I would still be a bit wary of being tied into something that I couldn't get out of quickly. Having loose rope at the end of their boat could also be a bit of an entrapment/tangle hazard.

A tow-belt, something like this one on amazon, is likely a bit safer than the setup you described, as if anything happens, it is attached around your waist and has a quick release.

One downside to the towbelt is that it sounds like you are frequently going on/off tow and it can take a minute or two to repack the tow belt each time you use it.

At minimum, I would try to find a way to have the rope placed where the person towing can remove it on their own if they have to. Or possibly a shorter tow belt, like 25' or something.

https://www.amazon.com/Seattle-Sports-RS-Deluxe-Replacement/dp/B00CHFGY24/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=canoe+transport+pads&qid=1555852725&s=gateway&sr=8-1

They slip onto the gunnels, and the straps holding the canoe onto the car hold them on tight. I can confirm they work very well.

Plow!
http://www.harmonygear.com/products/14677/Harmony-65-in-Kayak-Hatch-Kit-with-Screw-Lid.html?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleHG&gclid=CNTngZ_V9r0CFYMcOgodWAkADA/
Plow!
http://www.amazon.com/Ocean-Kayak-Screw-In-Hatch-Kit/dp/B0044ALIDK
Plow!
http://www.boatersland.com/sdg3371401.html?gclid=COvghs3V9r0CFeMSOgodZRoAUA

Mean Angled Shark Teet Mouth Decal Stickers Kayak Canoe Jet Ski Hobie Dagger Ocean Boat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012LTSXF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MXAKBb0ZT759V

i have this seat for sale, make me an offer. bought it, then ended up buying a different kayak.

https://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Cushioned-Kayak-Storage-Pouch/dp/B01A3EC8SO/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1492475166&sr=1-3&keywords=kayak+seat

You can also buy a trolling motor case along with what goodnightwalter posted. I use this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Marine-Trolling-Center-Canoes/dp/B01BI4M8CY

I paid like 30 bucks for it so I'm sure you can find it cheaper.

I would buy a couple of these foam blocks from amazon

My wife has been using this one for a couple of years, still holding up

YakPads Gel-filled Paddle Saddle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PZRUC6/

I was using this one for a while - it's nice in that it folds and easy to pack.

Skwoosh Kayak Paddle Gel Seat Cushion Pad with breathable mesh fabric | Made in the Usa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MDS5BK/

We got ours new shipped from Backcountry for $591. This looks like a nice deal too, especially with paddle/cart.

I would recommend buying one of these paddleholders since this boat doesn't have one.

Find the point of balance in your board and mount a kayak handle to it. Then start lifting it up by the kayak handle. Then reply back here (maybe even make a separate post) and let me know if you have noticed an increase in your biceps and chest.

Give it about two weeks, remember, you have to move the board around and don't just hold it with left or right only, you will need to use both arms alternately.