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Autumn and Winter Clothing Checklist
Autumn – Winter Clothing Checklist
We have compiled a list of essentials when kayaking throughout autumn and winter. In some categories you will notice we have a few items listed, these are all great options and you can pick and choose which ones you want. As long as you have at least one item from each category you should stay toasty warm until the weather warms up again.
Head Wear – Approximately 30% of all body heat loss happens through your head so keep it covered with one of these options.
o Skull Cap – A neoprene fitted cap that can be worn under a helmet. Some come with a chin strap (great if you don’t use a helmet) and some have a titanium lining to keep you extra warm.
RRP: Starting from $36.95 
Top Base Layer- The base layer of clothing is essential in keeping you toasty, You want something that has thermal properties so that if you do happen to get wet, it will keep that layer of water next to your skin warm.
o Sharkskin Long Sleeve Top
o Magic Marine Thermo Lycra Top
o Bodyline Hot Top
RRP: Starting from $119
Top Outer Layer – A good paddle jacket will be waterproof, breathable and you should be able to easily seal
 off the wrist, waist and neck.
o Rasdex Adventure Open Neck Paddle Jacket
o Rasdex Semi Dry Paddle Jacket
o Palm Vertigo Semi Dry Top
RRP: Starting from $214.95
Hands – There is nothing worse than paddling along in windy and cold conditions and all of a sudden realizing that your fingers have gone numb.
o Pogies – Strange name but great invention! Basically a neoprene protective mitten that you slide your hands and paddle into.
RRP: Around $70
o Covered neoprene gloves
RRP: Starting at $57
Bottom Base Layer – On sit on tops it is essential that you keep your bottom half covered and insulated. Sea kayak cockpits provide a lot of protection from the elements but you still need to stay warm.
o Bodyline Paddle Longs
o Sharkskin Paddling Pants
RRP: Starting at $165
Bottom Outer Layer – Great outer layers for your bottom half should be waterproof and have good seals around the ankles and waist.
o Rasdex Fishing Trousers
o Rasdex Adventure Pants
o Palm Sidewinder Dry Pants
RRP: Starting at $124.95
Footwear – First you need to decide whether you want a sock style or a more rigid shoe style of footwear. Socks are good for keeping your feet warm but shoes are better if you are going to be walking over rocks, beaches or river banks.
o Neoprene Socks RRP: Start at around $35
o Bodyline Split Toe Shoes – RRP: Starting at $85
o Magic Marine Liberty Shoes – RRP: $45
We hope this has helped you get your winter kayaking kit sorted!
If you have any questions please give us a call on (07) 847 5565 or drop us an email at hamilton@canoeandkayak.co.nz |