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  6. Tandem

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  2. Carts
  3. Accessories
  4. Safety Equipment
  5. Spray Skirts
  6. Kayak Storage

Paddle Boarding
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  3. Accessories

Canoeing
  1. Canoes
  2. Paddles
  3. Accessories

PFDs
  1. Men’s
  2. Women’s
  3. Kids’

Paddling Clothing
  1. Water Shirts
  2. Rashguards
  3. Paddling Jackets
  4. Pants
  5. Wetsuits
  6. Dry Suits
  7. Gloves

Paddling Footwear
  1. Booties
  2. Socks

Bags & Cases
  1. Dry Bags
  2. Waterproof Cases
  3. Canoe Packs

Accessories
  1. Fishing Gear
  2. Safety Gear
  3. Snorkeling
  4. Rafts & Tubes

Car Racks
  1. Kayak Racks
  2. Canoe Racks
  3. Paddle Board Racks

Paddling Deals
  1. Kayaking Deals
  2. Paddle Board Deals
  3. Paddle Clothing Deals

Brands
  1. Hobie
  2. NRS
  3. Carve Designs
  4. Wilderness Systems
  5. Perception

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Aquaglide Chinook 100 Inflatable Kayak

Kayaks
Pau Hana Malibu Classic Stand Up Paddle Board with Paddle - 10'6"

Paddle boards
Kuat Class 2 Kayak Rack

Car racks

Helpful advice and inspiration

Expert Advice

Kayaks: How to Choose

Where and when you paddle are important considerations when buying a boat.
Expert Advice

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Basics

New to paddle boarding? No problem. Here's what you need to know.
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Get out on the water with REI

Learn to kayak, take a moonlight tour or practice paddle board yoga. REI offers a variety of classes, tours and events for every level of paddler.

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Paddling gear at REI

Time on the water is time well spent. REI has a wide variety of paddling gear and watersports equipment that allows you to get the most out of your jaunts out to sea or on the lake.