The flaw in the plan, which I discovered when I returned home, was that Id forgotten to reinstall my four-year-olds car seat after taking it out to give someone a ride
Better yet, carry these items in your life vest in the event you are separated from your kayak
Look for bags made by legit backpack companies like Osprey, Tortuga, Kelty, AER, Mountain Hardware, and Arcteryx (there are a few other good brands)
The new Timbuk2 Catapult sling is a solid choice for everyday carry, especially if youre in the market for a bag that can move as fast as you do, and its available in four different colorways to suit your style as well.
Im mildly embarrassed by how I reacted to the spill (it was dramatic), but then I was pleasantly surprised when I wiped the hot coffee from the surface of the soft-woven polyester, leaving absolutely no evidence of it ever being there