When nature calls on a kayak

A dilemma many kayak anglers face comes when the lease suddenly expires on all that coffee they chugged and their bladders are ready to evict. This is especially problematic for those who have trouble standing in a kayak due to balance or bad knees. Fortunately, relief assistance devices exist, although all are not created equal.
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<em>All captions: Dave Mull</em>
A dilemma many kayak anglers face comes when the lease suddenly expires on all that coffee they chugged and their bladders are ready to evict. This is especially problematic for those who have trouble standing in a kayak due to balance or bad knees. Fortunately, relief assistance devices exist, although all are not created equal.
All captions: Dave Mull
While we don’t endorse bilging directly into the lake (it even carries fines in some states), one of the easiest, most packable tools is an automotive funnel enhanced with a piece of tubing long enough to reach a scupper. A Labrador retriever got hold of this one, and it still works.
While we don’t endorse bilging directly into the lake (it even carries fines in some states), one of the easiest, most packable tools is an automotive funnel enhanced with a piece of tubing long enough to reach a scupper. A Labrador retriever got hold of this one, and it still works.
Small bottles from caffeinated cold beverages, with large openings and lids that tightly reseal become temporary but effective handwarmers after you recycle the original contents. You might need two of them, since many hold less than 14 ounces.
Small bottles from caffeinated cold beverages, with large openings and lids that tightly reseal become temporary but effective handwarmers after you recycle the original contents. You might need two of them, since many hold less than 14 ounces.
Actual urinals for hospital and bedside use are a handy option. Those with screw-on tops and a design that keeps them from rolling are the most secure.
Actual urinals for hospital and bedside use are a handy option. Those with screw-on tops and a design that keeps them from rolling are the most secure.
For a long day on the water, a ONEDONE Portable Pee Bottle is available on Amazon for about $15. The company says the attachment makes it unisex. With the hose and 67-ounce reservoir, it can avert pit stops on the way to the lake, too.
For a long day on the water, a ONEDONE Portable Pee Bottle is available on Amazon for about $15. The company says the attachment makes it unisex. With the hose and 67-ounce reservoir, it can avert pit stops on the way to the lake, too.