Staying Warm in the Pacific - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

beef78 · 12-14-2015, 04:36 PM

Dress so you will survive in the water and above it. I tried a wetsuit and it was either too hot or too cold above the water. When it was hot out, I was sweating. When it was windy or cold, I was freezing. I would have been perfect if I fell on the water, but more susceptible to heat/cold injury when paddling 10 plus miles in hot or cold weather. If you opt for waders, wear a dry top with them if the water is really cold. In Southern California, you should be fine most of the year with just splash pants and spray top or waders with a rain coat. What most people will tell you is to buy the best survival/ most comfortable gear you can afford.

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12-14-2015, 04:36 PM	#11
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	Dress so you will survive in the water and above it. I tried a wetsuit and it was either too hot or too cold above the water. When it was hot out, I was sweating. When it was windy or cold, I was freezing. I would have been perfect if I fell on the water, but more susceptible to heat/cold injury when paddling 10 plus miles in hot or cold weather. If you opt for waders, wear a dry top with them if the water is really cold. In Southern California, you should be fine most of the year with just splash pants and spray top or waders with a rain coat. What most people will tell you is to buy the best survival/ most comfortable gear you can afford. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."