Inflatable Boats for Camping Holidays
Are you spending your camping holiday by the water and feeling a little jealous of everyone peacefully paddling around in their boats? Then an inflatable kayak or canoe is the perfect solution for you.
One of the biggest advantages of inflatable boats is their compact pack size. Unlike traditional hard-shell canoes, an inflatable boat can be folded down compactly and stored in a carry bag. This means you can easily store it in a camper van, car or tent without taking up much space – and you won’t need the hassle of transporting it on a roof rack. At Kanu-Online, we offer a wide range of inflatable canoes and kayaks. Whether you travel solo or with your family, there’s a suitable model for every setup. Weighing between 10 and 25 kilograms, the boats are also light enough to carry comfortably over longer distances.
Inflatable Boats – Quick to Inflate and Stable on the Water
Another major advantage is the fast setup and pack-down. Using a standard pump, the boats can be inflated and ready to use within just a few minutes. Once inflated, these canoes and kayaks offer excellent stability and durability, making them safe and comfortable even for longer tours on rivers, lakes or the sea.
Inflatable kayaks therefore offer numerous benefits for campers. The combination of compact pack size, low weight and quick readiness makes inflatable boats a fantastic piece of equipment for any camping and kayaking enthusiast.
Checklist for Your Camping Holiday with a Canoe or Kayak
We’ve also put together a small checklist of what you’ll need for your camping trip with an inflatable boat:
- paddle
- life jacket
- pump
- drybags for storing your valuables
- carry bag for transporting your boat
- repair kit for minor damage
- sun protection
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neoprene clothing if needed (shoes, trousers, jacket)
Camping Tips from the CAMPING Magazin Editorial Team
In general, almost every campsite by the water is suitable for canoe and kayak tours. The experts from CAMPING Magazin provide inspiration in their features on lake camping as well as in their “Head to the Sea” section. Camping by a river is of course also possible, but it does require a certain level of paddling experience. In addition, the exit point is usually not the same as the starting point. The return trip back to the launch point or campsite therefore needs to be organised in advance.