Kayak Camera Strap Storage Ideas

Kayaks provide quiet transportation to scenic areas. Carrying and safely storing a camera on your kayak is possible using several different methods. The camera strap and storage method require attention to safety. The storage strap also must store the camera in a reachable position to ensure you do not miss a photographic moment.

  1. Carabiner Strap

    • The carabiner strap is ideal for securing your camera in a variety of positions. The carabiner is flexible and works well with small, point and shoot style cameras. Tie a string to the strap loop on the camera and tie the free end to the carabiner. Use a short one foot strap for clipping to a life jacket or in the cockpit, and a long four foot strap for clipping to the deck behind the seat. The carabiner secures the camera to the deck straps, eye bolts or to the paddler.

    Float Strap

    • The float strap is an independent unit that does not secure the camera to the kayak or the paddler. Tie a string to the strap loop on the camera and puncture a hole through the center of a piece of buoyant foam. Feed the string through the hole and tie it around the foam. You may also add a carabiner to the string for temporary security while paddling. The float strap is ideal for waterproof cameras and photography situations that require mobility without a strap that limits your range of motion.

    Deck Strap

    • Deck straps and netting are present on touring kayaks. The straps are designed to hold gear, but they also work well for camera bags with a flat, molded bottom. Place the bag on the deck immediately in front or behind the seat. Feed a strap through the top carrying handle on the camera bag and add moderate tension to the strap, to secure the camera bag. Release tension to open the top and quickly access the camera. for shooting.

    Neck Strap

    • The neck strap is common on cameras and it stores the camera at your chest. The neck strap is controversial for kayaking, because it presents a safety hazard. The camera is in an ideal location for access and shooting, but capsizing may cause the strap to wrap around your neck tightly or catch on an outside object. Only store the camera on a neck strap when you are parked or anchored in a calm setting.