Gear Review: Thermos Water Bottle

An essential piece of kayaking and kayak fishing gear is a water bottle. Its imperative that you stay hydrated through out the day of being in the sun fishing and paddling. I prefer ice cold water on those hot days. Most water bottles will not keep water cold or even cool for long sitting in the sun. The only option is to carry a cooler in this option until i invested in a thermos.

The Thermos Vacuum Insulated 24-Ounce Stainless Steel Hydration Bottle is special because it keeps water cold all day! On a hot day of fishing I typically will consume (2 bottles) or 48 oz of water. The Hydration Bottle is important to avoid Heat Stroke. This Thermos works with both Hot & Cold but for hot it recommends you do not drink from the bottle.

Description:

• Rigid stainless steel construction
• Thermos vacuum insulation technology for maximum temperature retention
• Keeps beverages cold for up to 18 hours
• Sweat proof design eliminates water rings
• Hygienic push button sip through lid with locking mechanism
• Locking Lid but allows 1 handed operation
• Wide opening for easy drinking
• Screw off top for ease of filling and cleaning
• Dimensions 10.25 inches x 10.25 inches x 3 inches

Cost: $25.00 + Free Shipping on Orders over $35.00 on Amazon.com

New Product Announcement:

Bending Branches has revealed the new Angler Optimus which was intended to be at iCast 2015! The newly revealed combined SUP Paddle / Stake Out Pole / Push Pole / Canoe Paddle is a series of fiberglass snap extensions and a T Handle. Each part can be purchased in a separate package.

Breakdown:

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The Angler Optimus setup is a complete game changer for kayak navigation. Typically I bring out one of each being a paddle, stakeout pole, and an Aqua-bound Challenger SUP paddle on my Big Rig for the ease of stand up paddling.

If you already own a BB Angler Paddle and find yourself stand up paddling a lot then the Angler Optimus is for you! Available in mid August ask your local Bending Branches Dealer to pre order. Please note the Angler Optimus is not compatible with the Plus Ferrule System or the Angler Scout paddle.

For more information see the Product page image to the left and check out https://bendingbranches.com/kayak-paddles/fishing/angler-optimus.

 C-Tug + Wheeleez Wheels = BLISS!

The Mullet Miller C-Tug Axle Conversion kit for Wheeleez wheels!

The Video Explains it all!!

Mullet Miller has invented the offspring between the best two carts for rolling heavy fishing kayaks over sand dirt and grass and created the Mullet Cart! The spawn of the C-Tug and The Wheeleez cart has just become the best overall kayak cart ever!

Out of all of the carts I have ever used this is by far the best over all. The C-Tug is a great invention in kayak carts one by how its saddles nest the hull and with its rubber grips make the cart non skid. Two the ability to disassemble the entire cart into 6 pieces is incredible being the cart can fit into most kayak hatches. The Wheeleez well its in the name. Easy to pull with the low PSI style balloon tires it floats over soft sand instead of digging in like higher psi tires or solid plastic rubber tires.  Combine the two and you have the best kayak cart known to any kayak angler.

This past weekend on a sandy beach I left my strap at home. Loaded the Jackson Big Rig on the MMC and pulled the yak over the sand with no problems strapless!! The Big Rig weighs 98 lbs with the seat and no gear. With the gear and the Torqeedo the total weight probably around 150 lbs. The Cart is easy to break down into 6 parts as its two pins for the Wheeleez tires and the standard C-Tug dis-assembly the cart can pretty much fit in any kayak hatch. The wheels can take a lot of weight but im not sure if it can take fully loaded Hobie Pro Angler weight. The Weeeleez website states payload capacity at 165 lbs. Not sure if that’s for their cart frame of for the wheels. Also stay away from sharp objects with these wheels like broken clam shells or glass.

At this point in time the conversion kits are only available from The Kayak Fishing Store.

Cost is:

C-Tug Cart $159.00 US

Wheeleez 30 cm Beach Wheels $74.99 US

Mullet Miller Axel Conversion $55.00 US