FAQs

How to transport a kayak?

If you are going to be transporting a kayak, it is crucial that you think about your options well in advance. Calculate the size of your kayak, and then measure the size of your vehicle to determine if a roof rack can be installed. If not, consider other transport methods, including: in the truck bed, on a trailer, or even behind a bike. Whatever method you choose, always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for safe transportation. 
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How much does a kayak weigh?

Recreational kayaks tend to weigh between 35 and 65 pounds, while heavier fishing models can top 100 pounds. The lighter the weight of your kayak, the easier it will be to carry and transport. For most people, this makes it easier to put the kayak into your car and take it out whenever you want. 
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How many calories does kayaking burn?

A 125-lb person will burn roughly 283 calories per hour kayaking, while a 200-lb person will burn up to 454 calories per hour. Overall, it seems that kayaking can burn around 200 to 300 calories per hour of paddling. While this may not seem like much when compared to the number of calories burned in other activities, like running or swimming, working an activity into your daily life is often about quality over quantity! Kayaking is certainly a leisurely exercise that you can enjoy for longer periods at a time.
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How to winterize a camper?

First you need to drain and flush your black and gray water tanks. Then drain and flush your water heater. If a hose is not attached to the drain valve you need to attach one. After this please open any external faucets, valves and hose bibs for about thirty seconds. Next locate the pump and open any other external faucets. After this open internal faucets, showers, and toilets for about thirty seconds. Once done pouring antifreeze down the p-trap you are finished winterizing your RV water system.
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How to make coffee camping?

There are several ways to make coffee while camping. One of the easiest ways to make coffee while camping is to use instant coffee and dissolve it into hot or cold water. Another way is to bring a camping kettle bot and add in coffee grounds. You could also bring a percolator instead of the coffee kettle if you are more comfortable with that. If you are trying to be more fancy, a few other ways to make coffee are using a french press or a drip coffee maker. 
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How to keep food cold while camping?

If you are able to bring a cooler with you when camping this is the best option to keep your food cold. To ensure the food stays cold use frozen water bottles, ice packs and consider freezing your food to keep everything as cold as possible. If you are bringing meat in your cooler make sure to double wrap it to prevent cross contamination. Lastly, always try to keep your cooler in the shade whenever possible. 
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How to insulate a tent for winter camping?

If you’re camping in a high wind area, a good alternative to planting your tent is to bring along a portable tarp and tie it up between two trees. Even if the tree branches are thin and fragile, you should still be able to tie the tarp up securely and create a windbreak. Space blankets are sheets of aluminized polyester that trap body heat, so they’re useful for keeping warm when you’re camping outside. While space blankets can be a big help to campers who don’t have access to tents or sleeping bags, duct taping one to the inside of…
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Why do beekeepers use smoke?

Using smoke in beekeeping is a way to disrupt communication between bees and, at the same time, to disorient them and lose their sense of direction. By disrupting their communication, the smoke makes it harder for them to know what’s going on. Smoke can be used to confuse the bees and make them more docile, giving beekeepers a better chance at collecting honey. 
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What is a beekeeper called?

Beekeepers are also known as Apiarians. Apiculture is the branch of the natural sciences that relates to bees and beekeeping, and more specifically, the maintenance of bee colonies for honey production, pollen collection, royal jelly extraction, and beeswax comb production. 
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How do beekeepers not get stung?

Beekeepers typically have bee suits that have full body coverage: to give them total protection from the bees without impeding their movements. Of course, each beekeeper will have different preferences when it comes to gear. Some also use a smoker to calm the bees. 
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