26 Superb Gifts For Kayakers That'll Really Float Their Boat

The Earth Pak waterproof dry bag is a boat and beach day essential. They are available in sizes ranging from 10L to 40L and are made from heavy-duty 500D PVC with thermowelded seams to create a watertight seal that’ll guarantee your gear stays dry and are.

The Intex inflatable kayak will make it so much easier to explore your favorite waterways. Immensely more portable than standard kayaks, it’s made from a very tough welded material, boasts an ample and comfortable cockpit, and comes 84-inch aluminum oar.

The last thing you want to lose on a kayak adventure is your phone, so make sure it doesn’t sink with this floating waterproof case. The case comes in several colors and keeps your phone on the surface of the water.

Stay properly hydrated while out on the water by hitching this floating drink cooler kayak to your watercraft. It features an insulated interior to keep drinks chilled, is large enough to accommodate thirty 12 oz cans, and features a watertight lid.

The grip claw is a very unique but very strong anchor that’ll come to the rescue when you need to park your boat and keep it there. The claw has pointed talons that sink into soft things like wood and stay stuck there.

Since the chances are low but not zero you could flip your boat, dunk yourself, and lose your shades, it’s a good idea to have shades on that won’t lose you. This pair blocks out UVA and UVB rays and floats, so they’re easy to find in case of capsizing.

You can load up a Yeti Loadout bucket and it’ll never give up on you. The heavy duty bucket has a sturdy strap that won’t break, places around the outside for you to clip gear, and is available with an optional canvas tote with lots of pockets.

Sea kayaking is a lot different than kayaking in a river and for those that dare to try, this handbook is a great place to start. The guide is a soup-to-nuts guidebook to how to stay safe, how to have fun, and how to plan great trips at sea via kayak.

You’ll always be headed in the right direction with a compass on your kayak (probably, anyway). This large, easy to read compass stays stuck to the front of your boat with some help from you cargo elastics.

Keep your hands looking and feeling soft and uncalloused with a pair of fingerless gloves made for sporting. These have grips on the fingers and upper palm to ensure you’re able to get the best possible grip on your paddle.

Every now and then your paddle will unsaddle itself from your kayak and go for a roam. With this kayak, it’s no trouble at all. The elastic leash affixes to the side of your kayak and will help you pull it back when it floats away.

Make it a kayak adventure party with a cooler that hooks to the back of your seat. It’s so water-resistant that it’s almost waterproof on the inside and will keep your beverages chilly. The outside has three pockets for snacks, phones, and other goodies.

Stay pruny while you get drunk at the local clubhouse pool with this floating cooler. The floating base features six convenient cup holders and houses the large cooler full of drinks that you can pass to underage kids who’ll put up with your belligerent stories of past glory.

Hit the river in a pair of shoes that look like walking shoes but that were made for the water. These have a heavy duty rubber sole that’ll keep your feet safe from cuts and slipping on wet rocks and are made from a material that dries quickly.

Those kayak seats get awfully hard after awhile, give your butt a break with a seat pad. The pad is lightweight and rubbery, so getting it wet is A-OK. It provides an excellent cushion that’ll keep your sitz bones happy.

If your car isn’t quite suited for a hard-shell kayak, pack up this inflatable one and go! It’s made by Intex, a trusted name in the game of inflatables and is heavy-duty. It’s built for two and comes with a hand pump to make it easy to set up. Think of it as a kayak to go!

Kayak paddle handles are so hard, why not make it a little easier to paddle your way through the water with a pair of Yakgrips? The neoprene paddle grips are soft and squishy but make it far more comfortable to hold your paddle.

Keep the sun out of your eyes and your hair out of your face with a booney hat. The lightweight, breathable hat has a strap in case the wind catches it and sends it flying off your head.