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Recommended Kayak Gear

Lifejackets

Always always ALWAYS wear a lifejackt when your kayaking. Always.

Onyx General Purpose Lifejacket

This lifejacket is perfect for the beginning or casual kayaker.

  • Adjustable belts and chest strap to keep vest from riding up
  • Lightweight durable flotation foam
  • Large armholes for comfort
  • Open-sided styling
  • Bright colors to add visibility on the water

NRS Ninja

This is a great choice for the more advanced kayaker who frequents the water!

  • Soft PVC-free foam panels are shaped for comfort
  • Floating front panel follows your movements and doubles as a handwarmer on chilly days
  • AirMesh fabric on shoulder straps and inner panels provide ventilation throughout the jacket
  • Side-entry with six adjustment points for a customizable fit
  • Redesigned front clamshell pocket features internal organization for essentials

NRS Zen

The NRS Zen is a great choice for those who lead kayak tours, teach classes, and are responsible for other people while on the water. DO NOT purchase the optional tow line until you are trained 

  • The NRS Zen is a Type V life jacket delivering 18 lbs 10 oz of flotation
  • Low-profile rescue lifejacket with an unrestricted range of motion
  • Floating front panel moves freely with your upper body
  • Padded arm holes and sides provide crucial impact protection
  • Multiple adjustment points for a customizable fit


First Aid Kits

You'll rarely need a first aid kit. But when you need one you'll be glad you have one!

First Aid Kit

  • Comprehensive Emergency Kit: Includes adequate supplies for treating up to 50 people
  • Convenient Packaging: An ideal workplace and home first aid, it comes in a durable plastic case complete with easy slide latches


Nalgene Bottle (Red)

This red Nalgene bottle is a good choice for your first aid kit storage! They float and are air-tight.

Gorilla Tape

Roll some of this tape around your Nalgene bottle and you won't have to bring the whole roll with you on a trip. It's also great for wrapping around a bandage to help keep water off the cut/scrape.

Emergency Thermal Blanket

EMERGENCY USE - Perfect for emergency situations where warmth or protection from all-weather conditions is required. Helps prevent hypothermia and shock by retaining/reflecting up to 90% of a user's body heat. our blankets can help block rain, snow, and moisture to keep you dry in damp, wet, cold, rainy environments

Emergency Poncho

Its versatile design gives you a poncho and thermal blanket in one, making it ideal for your survival kit, survival gear, hiking gear, earthquake kit, bug out bag, or car emergency kit, so you’re always prepared, no matter what life throws your way.


Dry Bag/Box

Let's keep the dry things dry!

Basic Dry Bag

When it comes to things you want to keep dry do NOT trust a zip locking type bag! Use a bag that is designed to be water proof. Make sure your phone, key fob, clothes, and anything else you want to keep dry stays dry!

Dry Box

This is what ANDe uses for items he wants to be readily accessible that also need to be kept dry.


Safety Gear

Some itmes you'll want besides your lifejacket.

Fox 40 Sonik Blast Whistle

  • 120+ Decibels of high pitch Shrill rises above ambient Noise and can be heard over a Mile away
  • 100% constructed of high-impact ABS plastic-So they're 100% impervious to Moisture
  • Pealess Design, No moving Parts-nothing to obstruct Sound, nothing to jam, break or freeze
  • Ideal for large Crowd Areas such as Football Stadiums, Motorsport Race Tracks, Airport Runways, Cons
  • Fox 40 cannot be overblown-the harder you blow, the louder the sound

NRS Compact Throw Bag

  • 2" mesh panel for better drainage and reduce dry time
  • High visibility rope
  • Barrel-lock drawstring for smoother throws
  • Easy reloading closure
  • Internal foam flotation keeps the bag on top of the water

NRS Pilot Knife

  • An excellent knife for freshwater boating and rescue. For saltwater use, choose the NRS Titanium Pilot Knife.
  • The cutting edge has both smooth and serrated sections plus a rope cutting hook.
  • The blunt tip design protects against unintentional puncture of your gear or yourself! Also doubles as a flat-head screwdriver.


Communication

These items will help you stay in touch when you're in the middle of nowhere.

Motorola T605 Two Way Radios

  • IP67 Waterproof: Count on the T605 H2O two-way waterproof radio to keep you connected whether on land or at sea. With its IP67 standard, the T605 H2O withstands constant submersion of up to 1m for 30 minutes and repels the heaviest rain.
  • Advanced Built-in Flashlight with White and Red LEDs: Select the white LED setting on the built-in flashlight to light your way during evening activities, unexpected emergencies or power outages.
  • Know the Weather In Advance: Keep updated with real-time weather con

Garmin InReach

  • Small, rugged, lightweight satellite communicator enables two-way text messaging even in areas with no cell coverage (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
  • Send two-way messages globally; easily text back and forth directly with friends via the Garmin Messenger app, even when you’re out of cellular coverage. (Active satellite subscription required.)

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