MULTI DAY TOURING
Gear Storage is your first concern. Hatches that have large openings and good seals are key. Most important are the handling characteristics of a touring kayak when loaded down with gear.

DAY TOURING
Lots of possibilities exist. Before or after work quick cruises, a long day on the lake with a picnic lunch or a paddle out of the bay and into the ocean swells. Look for kayaks that are easy to car top or of a length that is easy for you to manage. Gear storage is not critical but is always useful if you choose to multi-day paddle.

LAKE TOURING
Touring kayaks capable of open water handling, good tracking and gear storage are great for this type of paddling. For bird watchers and kayak fisherman, a stable platform is a nice touch.

SEA TOURING
Open water handling and a combination of good tracking while maintaining efficient cruising speeds are prerequisites. Efficiency is achieved by longer length, a more narrow beam and a generally sleek design.

RIVER TOURING
Versatility is the key. The Yukon Expedition is a do-it-all kayak that is very well suited for river touring where quick maneuvers are a possibility. If your river touring is on wide lazy rivers clear of obstacles