The Worst Mistake Idaho Kayakers Make On The Snake

The time of year when we start seeing more and more Idaho kayakers entering area lakes and rivers is nearly upon us. For many experienced kayakers, waiting for the water to warm slightly before heading out is commonplace, and that time of year usually arrives with June.

Each summer, new people decide to take up kayaking. The most important thing a kayaker should know how to do is, of course, swim. It's incredibly dangerous for a non-experienced swimmer to be out in a kayak, even if they have a habit of hugging the shoreline while out; people drown every year in shallow waters.

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One Item Many Kayakers Forget To Take Out Accounts For More Deaths On The Water Than All Other Checklist Supplies

Towlines, whistles, light sources, compasses, sunscreen, and a knife are just a few checklist items REI recommends kayakers take out on the water to ensure safety. One extremely important item that accounts for more kayaking deaths than anything else from those who don't bother to take one has been purposely left off this checklist.

Do you know what it is?

If you're wondering what the one mistake kayakers make that proves fatal more than all others is, just check out a Reddit post from a few years ago.

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Did you guess it yet?

The answer is forgetting to put on a life jacket. Kayaks can tip and roll pretty easily, and if someone finds themselves too far out in a lake, it can spell disaster. Often, people forget to check plugs in their kayaks also, which can also result in trouble out on the water.