Christmas Gifts for Kayakers
If you’re not sure of the best way to treat the paddler in your life, we’ve got just updated this gift guide for 2020. Whether they’re into whitewater or slalom, sprint or just pottering around the coastline, here’s some of our best gift ideas for kayakers and canoers…
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Was £37.95, Now £29.95
Helmets should be replaced regularly anyway, so treat them to this one from Palm, which offers full impact protection as well as being a lovely, festive red colour.
£19.95
Any watersports enthusiast will tell you how sick they are of seeing plastic bottles and other rubbish in the sea. Show them how much you care with this high quality, stainless steel bottle, which can be clipped onto their boat, bag or even board!
£37.50
They’re called All Purpose for a reason, these are great all rounders for any watersport. Kayakers will definitely appreciate the extra millimetres of neoprene in the colder months, and these also have a durable, non-slip sole – essential for launching and landing.
Was £31.95, Now £26.30
What’s better than a drybag? FOUR drybags! Lightweight bags like this are endlessly useful for protecting anything from spare clothes and sandwiches, to phones and cameras.
Spend (£40 - 100)
Was £99.95, Now £84.95
A gamechanger in the winter, this fleece undersuit will be perfect under a drysuit or a waterproof trouser and cag combo. As a bonus, it’s made from recycled fleece which is lightweight and quick to dry, so it’s kind of a win, win, win.
Was £99.95, Now £89.95
Flexibility, breathability and waterproofing without all the fuss. This is a practical jacket but it’ll make a real difference to their time on the water.
Was £99.95, Now £94.50
These can be paired with the cag above to make a bit of a blowout gift, but they’ll also be welcomed on their own by a kayaker who currently paddles in a wetsuit.
Was £86.95, Now £74.95
Stretchy, warm and quick to dry, this is great for wearing alone in the summer, but can also been worn along with other layers in the colder months.
Splash Out (Over £100)
Was £169.95, Now £152.95
One PFD for everything from rivers to tide races. It's the comfiest, coolest looking buoyancy aid and will make a kayaker very happy on Christmas morning.
Was £399.95, Now £359.95
This is a big one, but for someone who’s getting into their kayaking but still using a wetsuit, it’ll be massively appreciated. It has a robust zip, simple latex wrist and neck gaskets as well as latex socks. It’s fully waterproof and super durable, so don’t worry, you won’t have to buy them another one next year!
Was £199.95, Now £159.95
For the eco-conscious paddler... The Terek jacket makes no compromises on paddling performance, whilst also bring the chance to paddle in a garment that has done its bit to reduce waste through recycling.
£499.95
A great choice for the kids or to treat yourselves as a couple. Inflatable kayaks are one of the easiest ways to get on the water, with no need for roof racks or heavy overhead lifting. For a little extra, you can buy our Z-Pro Kayak Package, which includes a pump and two paddles - everything you need to get started!
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If you’re still not sure, but really want to get them something they can use on the water, why not get them a Wetsuit Outlet Gift Voucher?
Written by Eliza Tilbury
Prices in this article are subject to change.
Updated on 3rd December 2020
Originally published on 9th December 2019 in
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