Description
A straightforward kit of essential safety gear we recommend for every paddler.
The kit includes:
- Outlife Paddle Float (Foam)
- Outlife Bilge Pump
- Outlife Paddle Leash
- Outlife Whistle
We’ve put together the safety items we consider most useful on day trips and longer crossings — the kind of gear that helps you manage a capsize and stay in control while you get yourself sorted.
The foam paddle float straps onto a paddle blade and gives you extra support during a self-rescue. Because it’s solid foam, there’s nothing to inflate — clip it on, stabilise the kayak, and re-enter with better balance.
The bilge pump is used to clear water from the cockpit. Water can come in if you’re paddling without a spraydeck, or after a capsize.
The paddle leash is a safety connection between your paddle and your PFD or the kayak, helping prevent the paddle from drifting away if you end up in the water.
A whistle is a simple signalling tool that’s worth having on open water.
Paddlespot tip: Practise your self-rescue close to shore first, ideally with a friend watching. Gear like this works best when the routine is familiar.
This safety kit is also available in a version with an inflatable paddle float.
Stay safe, stay calm, and keep paddling.