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.
Canoes
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.
Dry Bags
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.
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.
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.
Kayaks
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.
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.
EssentialPerception
Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak
A 9.5-foot sit-on-top kayak with a high-back frame seat. People pick it as an easy, forgiving boat for warm lakes, lazy rivers and small surf.
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.
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.
Paddle Accessories
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.
Paddleboards
EssentialBOTE
HD Aero Inflatable Paddle Board Package
An 11'6" by 34" inflatable board with a 315 lb capacity and plenty of tie-down points. People pick it when they want room for a cooler, a dog, a kid or fishing gear on one stable board.
TrendingBote
Breeze Aero Inflatable Paddle Board
An inflatable stand-up paddle board that rolls into a backpack bag. People pick it for calm-water paddling when a hard board won't fit the truck or the trip.
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.
Paddles
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.
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.
Pfds
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.
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.
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.
EssentialOnyx
M-16 Manual Inflatable Belt Pack
A manual inflatable life jacket worn as a slim waist pack. People pick it for paddleboarding and hot days when a foam vest feels like too much.