There’s probably no better way to get up close and personal with a body of water than by floating in a kayak. It skims along right there on the water’s surface, whether you’re talking about a river or a lake. Unless you’re going to be doing a lot of this, you can easily buy a used kayak instead of a new one. Go online to do your homework first and find out about makes and prices. Kayaks can be rigid, foldable, or inflatable. Each has its pros and cons, but each can be a really great buy. The rigid ones might be made of plastic or wood, the plastic extremely durable and the wood durable and beautiful. But for many camping and hiking needs, a foldable or Inlatable Kayak will work just as well and be portable.