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What is the most unusual piece of adventure gear you have ever used on a trip?

Brenden Thackham

Well, well, well, now this is a question I can definitely sink my teeth into! As an avid adventure seeker, I've had the pleasure (and sometimes terror) of trying out all sorts of different gear. However, the most unusual piece of adventure gear I've ever used on a trip has got to be the inflatable kayak.

Yes, you read that right. I said inflatable kayak. Now, I know what you're thinking - "That sounds like a disaster waiting to happen." And you know what? You're not entirely wrong. The first time I saw the thing, I was dubious at best. It looked like a giant pool toy, something you'd use to float around leisurely on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

But then, my inner daredevil kicked in and I thought to myself, "Hey, this could either be the coolest thing ever, or a complete disaster. Only one way to find out!" So I bought the darn thing and packed it up for my next adventure. As you can imagine, my travel companions were not as excited about it as I was.

Fast forward to the first day of our trip and now it was time to inflate the thing. Let me tell you, it was a workout. I huffed and puffed until it finally took shape and stood proud and tall. I must admit, I was a little proud of myself for not giving up and resorting to panic mode.

But then it was time to actually get in the thing - and that's when the real fun (and terror) began. I strapped on my life jacket and hopped in, feeling a little uncertain about the stability of this cheap inflatable kayak. My travel buddies looked on, half laughing and half horrified.

We set out and at first, things were going great. The water was calm and peaceful, and I was cruising along feeling like a real pro. But then, we hit some rougher water and that's when things got interesting. Let's just say that "inflatable" and "stability" are not two words that normally go together. I was wobbling all over the place, trying my best to keep my cool and not tip the whole thing over.

Despite the close calls and heart-stopping moments, I have to say that the inflatable kayak ended up being one of the most fun pieces of adventure gear I've ever used. It was certainly the most unusual and now it holds a special place in my heart (and my garage). So if you're ever feeling adventurous, I highly recommend giving it a try - just don't forget your life jacket!