n. 1. The use of collapsible, manually propelled watercraft deployed via public transportation, often on spontaneously selected non-circular routes. 2. Kayaking effected so as to render the automobile superfluous. 3. Kayaking enjoyed under adverse conditions of weather, comfort, and convenience. 4. Kayaking on the cheap. 5. A way of life that embraces all of the above.

Frequently Asked Questions About Commando Kayaking

On the subway:

Where are you going?
To the river.

Whatcha got in that big backpack?
A kayak.

Why are you wearing all black?
It feels right.

Are you a bounty hunter or something?
No.

At the shoreline:

How long does it take you to put that together?
About ten or fifteen minutes on a good day.

How much does one of those cost?
More than a hardshell kayak.

From the shoreline, usually at night:

Aren't you scared?
No.

Aren't you cold?
No, I'm dressed for this.

Do your people have you in therapy for this?
Therapy is for those who don't go commando kayaking.