Kayak Rack in the Wilderness

Thanks for the responses, I will give credit and let you know the result!

Wow, one day is tough.
I was going to suggest checking in with different kayak outfitters to see what they are using.
Here is the rack thats at Big River but its not very subtle.
good luck.

Hey Rob, hows it going man? I wold suggest using the treated peeler core posts as they will hold up for a long time and are already green to kind of blend in. The cross pieces could be also treated 2x6 material that comes green or brown. Easily put together with lag bolts and washers. All you would need is a shovel and a tamper for the post after they are cut to size. No cement. Sawsall and a drill for the cutting and pilot holes for the bolts.. Simple hand rachet for the bolts. Easy simple design is best. Materials and build as you guys go. Unless its a government project of course.

How about using nothing but treeted peeler cores, for that rustic look. You need to make 2 separate units. so you can get 4 vessels on each. Lowest level cross/support beam just above ankle height the higher level about waist height. that way they are easily seen over from a standing position and no overhead lifting. Hard part is figuring out to put them end to end or side by side, either way don't forget to leave enough room for people with load to get into the ends or walk down between.  GL
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To be nice and stealthy, hit any lagbolt heads and washers with a shot of flat krylon in a low-vis color.

I did a rustic fence with carriage bolts and nuts with fender washers. it looked terrible until I hit the hardware with some flat black, then it looked like it grew that way!