How To Plan A Day Trip With Your Inflatable Paddle Board

It will come as no surprise to learn that a paddleboarding day trip is one of our team’s favourite ways to spend their free time! From offering a chance to unwind to providing a great opportunity to get some exercise in, spending the day paddleboarding brings countless benefits. Of course, the best part is that there are so many great locations you can visit with your inflatable paddle board, so this certainly isn’t a ‘one and done’ kind of day trip.

With this in mind, we’ve put together a quick guide on how to plan a day trip with your inflatable paddle board. Whether you’re a total rookie or simply want to make sure you get the most out of your time on the water, these tips are sure to help you have the best time. 

Choose The Right Inflatable Paddle Board

When planning your paddleboarding day trip, start with your board. The kind of inflatable paddle board you want to take with you will depend a lot on the exact type of SUP experience you’re after. Most paddlers will be comfortable with a generalist all-round board, though you might wish to consider a specialist compact SUP if you’re planning on travelling to your destination or carrying your board a significant distance. 

The more experienced or adventurous may wish to try a slightly more tailored SUP experience, and if you’re planning to spend all day covering some distance on the water, opting for a touring board will be the best option. 

Pick Out Your Ideal Destination

The great thing about paddleboarding as a hobby is that there’s no end to the incredible locations you can visit for the day. That’s why one of the most important steps in our guide on how to plan a day trip with your inflatable paddle board is to give a lot of thought to exactly where you want to go. Think first about what kind of water you want to paddle on, and give some consideration to what is actually possible from where you’re travelling from. Whether you settle on the ocean, lake, or river, you can then take a look at our guides and blogs, which provide some great tips and suggestions for great SUP spots all across the world.

Plan Out What You Need To Bring

Spending a little time organising everything you need to bring with you is essential. As part of our guide on how to plan a day trip out paddleboarding, we’ve compiled a shortlist of the most important things to bring with you. Along with clothes relevant to the season, make sure you’ve got the following in tow:

• An insulated water bottle for staying hydrated on the water, or enjoying a hot drink post paddle.
• A microfibre towel or waterproof changing robe for easy drying and changing when your day trip is coming to a close. - It’s compact, fast drying and even anti-odour. A great piece of kit all around.
• A waterproof sit mat for a post-paddle picnic, a versatile changing space, or comfortable seating if you stop off anywhere on your paddle!

Make Sure You’ve Chosen The Right Bag

All of that kit is going to need something to carry it in. A number of our waterproof bags are great for paddleboarding, including the Red Adventure Waterproof Backpack. Not only does this easy-to-carry backpack boast a generous 30L capacity to store all of your equipment in, but it’s also phenomenally resistant to damage thanks to the amazing properties of Armour Tech fabric. 

Alternatively, you might want to go for our Waterproof Kit Bag if you’re spending lots of time on the water. With various sizes available and versatile features including airtight waterproof compartments and a built-in changing mat, it's got your storage needs covered all day and beyond. 

We hope this guide on how to plan a day trip with your inflatable paddle board has been helpful to you. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Red team if you require any expert advice about the products available or want any recommendations when it comes to where to go!