If you’re like us, your net bag contains many items that may or may not be useful for that day’s paddle, but you keep everything in there just to cover your bases. But, whenever you’re getting ready to go paddling, there are a handful of things you can do and bring to make your trip safer and more fun. Watch this video to see a simple checklist that every experienced kayaker runs through every time and you should too, say ACA-certified sea kayak instructors Paul and Kate Kuthe. Thanks to paddling.com for letting us know about this useful reminder series.