Kayaks good for long trips?

[Susie]

I have never done a long paddling trip with a kayak. I guess I've thought of them as light duty for close in. Have you ever done a long trip with your kayak, like a week long trip?

[le Metis]

Done several .... and, now planning an epic trip next year. For this upcoming trek, I've decided on this kayak for the journey.... being able to cover 30 plus miles a day, it has more then enough room to carry the goodies between re supply points.....

Tsunami 145 - Wilderness Systems Kayaks

[TheMadPaddler]

I do a lot of 2-5 day river and lake backwater camping. I have pretty much switched over to my kayak full time for this. The only time i take the canoe on overnights now is when I have to two-up in a boat for some reason or if its a big lazy river. A kayak is just so much more efficient for me to paddle in stiller waters. I appreciate the extra energy I have in camp later and for evening fishing- especially on windy days! Boat opinions, as far as hull choices, are like bellybuttons- everybody has them. So just make sure to pick one that suits you well, 'cause its your butt and shoulders that will have to be happy paddling it! You will rarely hear about everyone liking a particular model, but if you hear of everyone disliking one for a particular reason, you should prolly stay away. I have an Old Town kayak that is currently out of production that I use for camping/fishing multi-day trips and a Remix that is more for river camping on the lazier midwestern rivers and some whitewater. You can go touring(for the longer hauls), recreational, or even hybrid What kind of water you usually paddling? That is the biggest factor...
Hope I helped at least a little.

[Susie]

Quite helpful! I like the idea of having more energy after the paddling is done, and I hadn't considered that! I would mostly use it on lakes to get from back country area to back country area. I'm not a fan of HUGE lakes though, which is why I thought a kayak could be do-able.

[TheMadPaddler]

Thats a similar sytle to what I mostly do. It sounds like a smaller touring or upper end rec boat is right for you. Just saying...
Let me know what you decide on, if you dont mind.