{"id":159264,"date":"2020-05-20T15:35:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T22:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=159264"},"modified":"2020-06-09T13:42:39","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T20:42:39","slug":"trail-mix-paddling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/paddle\/trail-mix-paddling","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect Kit: Summer Paddling"},"content":{"rendered":"

A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of <\/i>Uncommon Path<\/i><\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 105 Sit-On-Top Kayak<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Wilderness<\/p>\n

One of the most versatile sit-on-top kayaks, the Tarpon 105 has a comfortable adjustable seat, a large rear storage well and a water-bottle strap and dry box all within the paddler\u2019s reach. $849<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pelican Go G40 Case<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Pelican<\/p>\n

Store your phone, credit cards and sundries in this watertight vault. A lashing point on the top allows you to clip it to boat bungees. $39.95<\/em><\/p>\n

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NRS Vapor Personal Flotation Device<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"NRS<\/p>\n

Cushy foam and breathable mesh paneling give this life jacket all-day comfort. $79.95<\/em><\/p>\n

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Werner Camano Straight 2-Piece Paddle<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Werner<\/p>\n

This lightweight fiberglass-and-carbon paddle features asymmetrical dihedral blades for easier pulling and less flutter. Its two-piece design allows for easy storage. $285<\/em><\/p>\n

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Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Pouch<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Nite<\/p>\n

You can still operate the touch screen and front and back cameras while your phone is sealed in this watertight pouch. $34.95<\/em><\/p>\n

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Croakies Lycra Suiter Floater Retainer<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Croakies<\/p>\n

Snap this floating retainer to your shades to prevent against sinkers if you take a spill. $13<\/em><\/p>\n

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O\u2019NEILL Tow Polarized Sunglasses<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"O\u2019NEILL<\/p>\n

The polarization cuts glare off the water, and the lenses have 100% UV protection. $59<\/em><\/p>\n

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Peter Grimm Hasselhoff Lifeguard Hat<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Peter<\/p>\n

The massive brim offers unmatched protection from the sun, and an elastic band on the inside fits most noggins. $25<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sea to Summit Big River Dry Bag<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Sea<\/p>\n

Stash layers and a towel in this 35-liter dry sack. Not the size you\u2019re looking for? You can get it in volumes as small as 3 liters or as big as 65 liters and a range in between. $54.95 for 35 liters<\/em><\/p>\n

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Astral Loyak Water Shoes (Men\u2019s<\/a> & Women\u2019s<\/a>)<\/h2>\n

\"Astral<\/p>\n

Maintain balance and ground feel with these lightweight, nonmarking kicks. Drainage ports ensure they dry quickly. $90<\/em><\/p>\n

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Boardworks SHUBU Solr with Paddle Stand Up Paddle Board with Paddle, 10\u20326\u2033<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Boardworks<\/p>\n

There\u2019s little to no learning curve on this inflatable craft, which is stable enough for cruising and yoga on calm water. The bundle also includes an adjustable fiberglass paddle, a deck pad, a pump and carry handles. $849<\/em><\/p>\n

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Carve Designs Capistrano Crushable Hat<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Carve<\/p>\n

A 3-inch brim blocks sun and spray, but the special sauce about this hat is that it\u2019s crushable. Stuff it in your pack or under boat bungees and it will totally retain its shape when worn. $38<\/em><\/p>\n

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FCS SUP Regular Essential Leash, 10\u2032<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"FCS<\/p>\n

This 10-foot stand up paddle board leash has a coil, so it won\u2019t get tangled or create drag. $39<\/em><\/p>\n

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Interested in more staff picks and kits? Find more collections <\/i>here<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path.\u00a0 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 105 Sit-On-Top Kayak One of the most versatile sit-on-top kayaks, the Tarpon 105 has a comfortable adjustable seat, a large rear storage well and a water-bottle strap and dry box all within the paddler\u2019s reach. $849 Pelican Go […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12183,"featured_media":159572,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[724,586,349,134,1951,1934],"internal-tag":[],"class_list":["post-159264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-paddle","tag-gear","tag-kayaking","tag-paddling","tag-sup","tag-the-perfect-kit","tag-uncommon-path"],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/rei.com\/blog\/paddle\/trail-mix-paddling","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"The Perfect Kit: Summer Paddling","url":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/paddle\/trail-mix-paddling","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/paddle\/trail-mix-paddling"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/xx-hero.jpg?resize=150%2C150","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/xx-hero.jpg?fit=1024%2C651"},"articleSection":"Paddle","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Maren Horjus"}],"creator":["Maren Horjus"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Uncommon Path \u2013 An REI Co-op Publication","logo":""},"keywords":["gear","kayaking","paddling","sup","the perfect kit","uncommon path"],"dateCreated":"2020-05-20T22:35:37Z","datePublished":"2020-05-20T22:35:37Z","dateModified":"2020-06-09T20:42:39Z"},"rendered":"