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kayak trips. Could you write an article on that?
I am interested in one particular style of kayak
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Ruben Biezeman
but do not know the name. It is one that you sit
for most models
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on, rather than in. I find these ones better for
We are investigating. Meanwhile, take a look
not having to worry about being in the middle
at the battery pack reviewed on page 28 of the
of a lake and figuring out how to empty it, if
Spring 2009 issue. Using a battery pack with an
it should happen to tip. I have kids who want
adjustable output voltage as a buffer between the
to kayak but because of the point mentioned
solar panel and the device you want to charge
above, they need to remain close by. What
solves the problem of getting the right voltage
would be the approximate cost?
directly out of the solar panel. Plug in the battery
Lynda Hamilton
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to charge it up before you head out; then keep it
charged with an appropriately sized solar panel. The “Family Freedom” article in our Spring 2009
issue covers the subject of kayaking with kids
Commendations
as well as sit-on-top kayaks. SOTs are indeed
Thanks for a couple of great magazines. I
the most user-friendly for young children and
have been purchasing both Adventure Kayak
beginners. Most are in the $500 to $1,500 range.
and Canoeroots for the last several years and
always look forward to the next issue. It’s Write Us: tell us what you think. send correspondence to:
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