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Kayaks, Paddleboards & Water Sports Gear
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items Our summers revolve around the lake, and paddling together has become one of our favorite family activities. From inflatable kayaks to paddleboards and life jackets for the kids, we have tested a lot of gear on the water. These are the kayaks, paddle...
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Kayaks & Paddleboards
Paddles, Life Jackets & Safety
Water Sports Gear & Accessories
Kayaks & Paddleboards
Kayaks and paddleboards for lakes, rivers, and calm bays.
The Intex Explorer inflatable kayak comes with oars and a pump, so it is ready for the lake straight out of the box. I love that it packs into the trunk of our car. My partner and our son paddle it around the cove every summer, and it has been a grea...
Intex Explorer K2 2-Person Inflatable Kayak Set
The Sun Dolphin Aruba sit in kayak is stable, lightweight, and easy to paddle, which makes it perfect for calm lakes and rivers. I love the storage hatch for snacks and sunscreen. I take it out on quiet mornings, and it has become my favorite way to ...
Sun Dolphin Aruba 10' Sit-in Kayak
The Lifetime Tahoma sit on top kayak is stable and easy to climb back onto, which makes it great for kids and beginners. I love its bright color for visibility. Our daughter learned to paddle on it, and she tells me it is the best part of our family ...
Lifetime Tahoma 100 Sit-On-Top Kayak
The Oru Coast XT folds down into a box that fits in a closet, then unfolds into a fast, sturdy touring kayak. I love that we do not need a roof rack. My partner was amazed at how quickly it assembles, and we now take it on road trips to explore new l...
Oru Kayak Foldable Kayak Coast XT
The Pelican Argo sit in kayak has a comfortable padded seat and a stable hull that tracks well on lakes and slow rivers. I love the storage hatch with a bungee cover. I gave one to my sister for her birthday, and she tells me she paddles every mornin...
Pelican Argo 100XR Recreational Sit-In Kayak
The Perception Pescador tandem kayak seats two comfortably and is stable enough for fishing or paddling with a child. I love the rod holders and roomy deck. My partner and I take it out together on weekend mornings, and it has become our favorite way...
Perception Pescador 13 Tandem Angler Kayak
The Body Glove Performer paddle board package includes a paddle, pump, and leash, so it is ready to go on day one. I love how rigid it feels when fully inflated. My nephew learned to paddle board on it, and he says it is stable enough to try yoga pos...
Body Glove Performer 11 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Package
Paddles, Life Jackets & Safety
Paddles, life jackets, and safety gear for every paddler.
The Werner Zen paddle has a lightweight carbon shaft and a smooth blade that makes long paddle board sessions much easier on the arms. I love how it breaks down for travel. My partner upgraded to it after one summer, and he tells me he can paddle twi...
Werner Zen 95 Carbon Shaft 2 Pc Premium SUP Paddle
The maxbone dog life jacket keeps pups afloat with a sturdy handle on top for lifting them back onto the board. I love its bright, visible color. Our dog rides on the front of my paddle board every summer, and I feel so much calmer knowing he is safe...
maxbone Dog Life Jacket
The O'Neill Superlite life vest is slim and flexible, so it stays comfortable while paddling or riding on the boat all day. I love that it does not ride up. My partner wears his every time we kayak, and he says it is the first life vest he has owned ...
O'Neill Men's Superlite USCG Life Vest
The Onyx inflatable life jacket is a slim belt style vest that inflates automatically or manually when needed. I love how light and unobtrusive it is for paddle boarding. I wear mine every time I paddle, and it gives me peace of mind without feeling ...
Onyx A/M-24 Inflatable Life Jacket
The DOCK AND BAY dry bag rolls closed to keep phones, keys, and snacks dry on kayak trips and beach days. I love the bright, fun patterns. I strap one to my kayak every time we paddle, and it has saved my phone from more than one unexpected splash on...
DOCK AND BAY Waterproof Dry Bag
The VEVOR rechargeable pump inflates paddle boards to full pressure with no exhausting hand pumping. I love that it shuts off automatically when it reaches the set pressure. My partner used to dread inflating our boards, and now he sets it up and gra...
VEVOR Rechargeable Inflatable Paddle Board Pump
The Earth Pak dry bag keeps clothes, towels, and electronics completely dry, and it comes with a waterproof phone case too. I love its sturdy shoulder strap. We pack our extra clothes in it for river days, and my kids always have something dry to cha...
Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag
Water Sports Gear & Accessories
Snorkels, racks, and accessories for days on the water.
The GoPro Creator Edition captures smooth, crisp video on the water and is waterproof without an extra case. I love filming our family paddles with it. My son mounts it on his kayak, and we love watching his videos of our lake adventures together aft...
GoPro HERO13 Creator Edition
The Speedo rash guard protects skin from the sun and from board rash during long paddles and swims. I love that it dries quickly. My partner wears his for every kayak and paddle board outing, and he no longer comes home with sunburned shoulders after...
Speedo Men's Short Sleeve Rash Guard Swim Shirt
The Regatta shorty wetsuit keeps the chill off during early season paddles and cool lake swims. I love that it is easy to pull on and off. My partner wears his in late spring when the water is still cold, and it lets him join me on the water weeks ea...
Regatta Mens Shorty Wetsuit
The Pyle marine tower speakers are waterproof and loud enough to be heard over the wind and waves on a boat. I love their sleek bullet style. My partner installed them on his fishing boat, and our family now enjoys music on every evening cruise aroun...
Pyle 6.5" Marine Wakeboard Tower Speakers
The Thermotech snorkeling set includes a mask, snorkel, and fins in a handy mesh bag for beach and lake days. I love that everything stays together. My kids snorkel along the shoreline after we kayak, and they love spotting fish and turtles under our...
Thermotech Mesh Bag Snorkeling Set
The Ozarks swivel kayak rack mounts on a wall and holds a kayak securely off the garage floor, then swivels for easy loading. I love how much space it frees up. My partner hung our kayaks on it, and our garage finally has room for the car and the bik...
Ozarks Swivel Kayak Rack