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Many paddlers use hand pumps to empty their kayaks in the event they get water in them. However, most pumps require two hands – one to hold the pump and one to do the pumping. If the reason you’ve got water in your kayak is a wet exit, then you are following that event with trying to stay in your kayak while not having even one hand free to brace. For that reason, many kayakers prefer to have a pump that allows them to use their hands for paddling and bracing. When estimating how much capacity you need, consider that…