It’s finally the Christmas season! For those looking for the perfect gift for that paddler on your list, we’ve got some ideas for you. C&K is listing a gear item a day for the 25 Days of Schwagmas. Here are our picks for the easily stuff-able, box-able and shippable paddling items that will put a smile on your boating loved one’s face Christmas morning.
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Dec. 1: 2013 Creek Boats: Jackson Karma
C&K's staff tests Jackson's latest to the breaking point and comes up smiling. |
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Dec. 2: Bomber Gear Blitz Splash Top
Keep warm this fall without cooking inside. |
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Dec. 3: The Watershot
C&K photo guru Aaron Schmidt on the iPhone case lens. |
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Dec. 4: Gerber Shorty River Knife
A classic that’s always there to spread peanut butter, or save a life. |
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Dec. 5: Chaco Updraft X2
A light and super durable sandal perfect for camping. |
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Dec. 6: The Avex Bravos Autoseal Water Bottle
A surprisingly innovative water bottle that is simple and durable |
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Dec. 7: The Ultimate New Zealand Guidebook
Graham Charles drops the fifth testament of his New Zealand whitewater bible. |
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Dec. 8: Joby GorillaPod Focus tripod
The Perfect Tripod for paddling photographers folds around most anything, great for funky angles or expedition shoots. |
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Dec. 9: Astral Designs Rassler
The ultimate kayak shoe is great for everyday use on and off the water. |
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Dec. 10: Yeti Roadie Cooler
In a test of yeti cooler vs. 500-lb. wrestler, we’ll give you a hint who won. It was the cooler. |
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Dec. 11: Cobra Electronics HH500 Floating VHF Radio
Keep Connected with this VHF Radio, which even calls Siri. |
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Dec. 12: PowerPot V
It’ll cook your freeze-dried lasagna and charge your iPhone charge. |
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Dec. 13: Bomber Gear Blitz Splash Pants
Staying dry without cooking inside. |
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Dec. 14: Hobie Bayside Polarized Sunglasses
Polarized glass lenses deliver style and substance. |
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Dec. 15: Gerber Crucial Multi-Tool
Our knifiest holiday gift pick of the season is lightweight and perfect for PFDs. |
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Dec. 16: Talon Knife
A novel, "instinctive to use," solution to an on-water emergency. |
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Dec. 17: The Big Water 5″ Fillet Knife
The 3.2-ounce knife that can turn even the tiniest catch into taco filling. |
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Dec. 18: SealLine Pro Pack
The drybag that just won’t quit, even when you want to |
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Dec. 19: 100-liter Scully Duffel
The waterproof bag has a truly unique design, eh? |
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Dec. 20: OR Dry Peak bagger
The waterproof bag has a truly unique design, eh? |
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Dec. 21: Helly Hansen Charger Windblock
A versatile layer that can work as both a hefty base- or windblocking mid-layer. |
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Dec. 22: Nook Backcountry Tent
An ideal paddlers' pick for floaters needing a spacious solo option |
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Dec. 23: Carhartt Allerton Hoodie
This burly cotton-nylon layer has subtle foul-weather extras to extend winter hours outside |
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Dec. 24: Lasso Security Kayak Locking Cable
When your boat’s safety is at stake, keep it secure |
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Dec. 25: Shred Ready Vixen Helmet
Tough enough for a woman |