This is a cool new trend that has become more popular thanks to the recent availability of LED light strips. You can actually stick the LED light strips to the sides of your kayak and switch them on at night to clearly outline yourself as you’re paddling. Because you don’t have to follow the regulations larger boats and ships do, it’s both perfectly legal and safe to install LED light strips along the sides of your kayak. That being said, I do recommend ALSO purchasing at least one deck-mounted, handheld, or headlamp-style light for safety. White light always travels the farthest in low-light environments, making it more reliable if you find yourself caught in fog or heavy rain.