I’m always excited to catch up with the folks at Scotty and RAM for new ideas to rig my kayak. At 2016 Outdoor Retailer tradeshow, I discovered some existing gadgets that I know will become part of my arsenal.
Stopping by Scotty’s booth, I noticed their Anchor Lock anchor system. The Anchor Lock fits in a Scotty Mount and can be rotated 360 degrees. The anchor line runs through a cam in the Anchor Lock. Pull the rope and let go and the anchor falls. Pull the rope again to engage the cam and lock the rope in place. The Anchor Lock makes it easy to run an anchor from the bow or stern of the boat. The cam makes deploying quick and quiet so I can move from spot to spot without tangling with the rope.
At the RAM booth, I also picked up an oldie but goodie. I noticed a RAM ball with a lag nut attachment. Immediately my brain started spitting out possible uses for this handy one-inch RAM ball. I can screw it into a tree at camp and hold a light or any RAM attachment.
RAM has partnered with Gear Aid lights to build purpose made mounts for their line of super-bright and super durable LED lamps. My favorite feature is the USB outlets that I can use to charge a phone or power electronics. The lights are waterproof and bomb proof and run for hours on a rechargeable battery.
