New: the Bear Country kit. Food storage, spray and a way to call for help. See the kit
Curry and SonsTrading Company · Est. 1995
EssentialSawyer

Squeeze Water Filter System

A palm-size hollow-fiber filter that screws onto a soft pouch or a plain water bottle; you squeeze dirty water through it into a bottle or straight into your mouth. People pick it because it is light, fast, cheap to run and works three ways: squeeze, inline on a hydration hose, or as a gravity filter.

EssentialKatadyn

BeFree AC 1.0L Water Filter Bottle

A 1-liter soft flask with a filter built into the cap: dip it in a stream, screw on the cap and drink or squeeze. People pick it for fast flow, a wide mouth that fills easily and how flat it packs.

EssentialNRS

Ninja PFD

A low-profile, side-entry paddling life jacket with a big drop-down front pocket and a wide-open cut at the shoulders. People pick it for freedom of movement in a kayak or on a SUP.

TrendingAstral

V-Eight 4.0 PFD

A front-zip recreational and touring life jacket with Astral's Airescape vent channels, a high mesh back for high-back kayak seats, and three front pockets. The current model is the V-Eight 4.0; people pick it for comfort on hot days and easy pocket access.

EssentialWerner

Camano Kayak Paddle

A mid-size touring kayak paddle with fiberglass blades and a carbon-blend shaft, built for relaxed low-angle paddling. People pick it as a big step up in weight and feel from a basic aluminum paddle without paying full-carbon prices.

EssentialSea to Summit

Big River Dry Bag

A heavy-duty roll-top dry bag made of 420D TPU-laminated nylon, with an oval base and lash points. People pick it for the boat or bike when they want a bag that holds up to rough handling.

EssentialOld Town

Loon 106 Kayak

A 10'6" sit-inside recreational kayak for ponds, lakes and slow rivers. People pick it for the seat and how steady it feels.

TrendingOru

Bay ST Folding Kayak

A 12-foot hardshell kayak that folds down into a box about the size of a large suitcase. People pick it when they have no roof rack, no garage space, or want to bring a real kayak on a trip.

EssentialWilderness Systems

Pungo 120 Kayak

A 12-foot sit-inside recreational kayak with a big cockpit and a very comfortable seat. It is one of the most common picks for adults who want one boat for lakes, slow rivers and calm bays.

EssentialPerception

Pescador Pro 12.0 Fishing Kayak

A 12-foot sit-on-top fishing kayak with a raised mesh seat, gear tracks and open tankwells. It is a common first fishing kayak because it has many features of pricier boats at a mid-range price.

TrendingSea Eagle

SE370 Pro Inflatable Kayak

A 12.5-foot inflatable kayak that fits two adults and packs into a bag. The Pro package comes with two seats, two paddles and a foot pump, so it is ready to go out of the box.

EssentialOld Town

Discovery 169 Canoe

A nearly 17-foot tandem canoe built from three-layer polyethylene. Camps, outfitters and families pick it because it carries a huge load and shrugs off rocks.

EssentialOld Town

Saranac 146 Canoe

A 14.5-foot flat-bottom canoe with two seats with backs, a center bench and molded rod holders. People pick it as an affordable, steady family and fishing canoe for calm water.

TrendingISLE

Pioneer 3 Inflatable Paddle Board

A 10'6" all-around inflatable paddle board, wide and stable, sold as a package with a paddle and bag. ISLE calls it its all-time best seller, and people pick it as a first board that works for most adults.

TrendingThurso Surf

Waterwalker 132 11' Paddle Board

An 11-foot all-around inflatable SUP sold as a full package with a carbon hybrid paddle, rechargeable electric pump and roller backpack. People pick it for the easy setup and travel-friendly kit.

NewGarmin

inReach Mini 3

A pocket-size satellite communicator for two-way texting and SOS where there is no cell signal. The Mini 3 adds a color touchscreen and a bigger battery over the Mini 2.

EssentialAqua-Bound

Manta Ray Carbon Kayak Paddle

A two-piece kayak paddle with a full carbon shaft and a large carbon-reinforced nylon blade. People pick it as a light, stiff upgrade from a heavy aluminum paddle, especially for a strong, high-angle stroke.

EssentialBending Branches

Expedition Plus Canoe Paddle

A straight-shaft wooden canoe paddle with a fiberglass-wrapped blade and a T-grip. People pick it as a light, tough wood paddle for long trips and easy whitewater.

EssentialNRS

Chinook Fishing PFD

A fishing life jacket with big tackle pockets, a tool pocket, a rod holder and a mesh lower back that fits high-back kayak seats. It has been one of the best-selling angler PFDs for over ten years.

NewNRS

Ether HydroLock Dry Bag

A light dry bag that uses a fold-down top plus a zip seal, rated by NRS as submersible. People pick it for the things that must stay dry: phone, keys, first aid kit or a puffy jacket.

EssentialNRS

Kayak Bilge Pump

A 21-inch hand pump with a full-length foam float. It is a basic safety item for getting water out of a sit-inside kayak or canoe after a capsize or a wet day.

EssentialRAILBLAZA

C-Tug Kayak and Canoe Cart

A plastic-and-stainless kayak cart with puncture-free wheels that comes apart without tools and fits in a kayak hatch. People pick it so one person can roll a heavy kayak or canoe from the truck to the water.

EssentialSea to Summit

TPU Guide Waterproof Phone Case

A slim waterproof pouch with a clear TPU face, so the touchscreen and camera still work. Paddlers use it to keep a phone dry and ready for photos or navigation on the water.

EssentialWatershed

Aleutian Deck Bag

A submersible deck bag that straps in front of a kayak cockpit or onto a SUP nose. People pick it to keep snacks, a phone, a map and small gear dry and within reach.