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Kayak Camping Trip Part 2: Paddling the Florida Springs
Part two of my RockADock camping trip, where I paddle the Florida springs in a Sun Dolphin Boss 12 SS and go over my gear.
What’s in this video
This is part two of RockADock, a paddle and camping trip hosted by my friend from the Trip Smith YouTube channel. About 130 subscribers showed up to camp and explore the springs around Florida Caverns State Park.
I go over my gear and kayak setup, then we paddle through the springs and stop for lunch and water. I tested the Sun Dolphin Boss 12 SS on this trip, and I think it’s one of the best buys in fishing kayaks. My friend Jordan used my Body Glove Mariner inflatable paddle board.
Key moments
- 0:00 Introduction to Cypress
- 0:44 Gear and kayak setup
- 3:07 Paddling through springs
- 7:38 Lunch and hydration
Quick takeaways
- I tested the Sun Dolphin Boss 12 SS here and rate it as a strong budget buy for fishing
- Bring a floating phone case and a light folding anchor when paddling springs
- Plan a lunch and hydration stop on long spring paddles
Gear from this video
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- SwimJet Dive Scooters
- Inflatable Waist PFD
- My Favorite Paddle
- Hammock Stand + Hammock
- Hammock Mosquito Net
- Hammock Rainfly
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