We saw a lot of amazing gear at Outdoor Retailer, but we made special note of three super useful items for whitewater river trips. Use these three pieces of gear to make getting to the put-in easier, help your feet stay happy and have a great post-paddling sleep.
1. Tentsile’s Flite Tent
Tentsile’s Flite is a great choice for a river trip because it is lightweight and small and will fit in your kayak easily, keeping you from battling with tent poles. This micro-tent bridges the gap between a tree tent and a camping hammock and will fit both you and your paddling partner. All you need is a suitable tree configuration at your campsite and you can rest up before your next day of kayaking. The Flite is 7.5 pounds, retails for $350 and is available now with a four week waiting list.
Photo: Tentsile
2. Chaco’s Mega Z Classic
We think this sandal is a must for river trips because of its super comfortable construction and amphibious nature. If you are keeping the weight of your gear low on your trips and only want to bring one pair of shoes on your river adventures, this is it. The Mega Z Classic can be worn in the kayak all day but also works for around the site at night or other land based activities. This sandal has substantial webbing and the Z-Cloud platform means they are instantly comfortable from the first day they are worn. You can also be an individual on your river trips with customized webbing choices from Chaco. The Mega Z Classic retails for $110.
3. SylvanSport’s Go Easy Ultimate Boating Package
A key part of the river trip is getting your kayaks to the put-in. SylvanSport’s Go Easy Boat Trailer is perfect for transporting multiple kayaks behind your car. The trailer has a torsion axle, plenty of clearance and has highway rated wheels to any speed that track beautifully. The Go Easy fits up to six kayaks, and once they are on board you can get access to any items stored underneath without removing the boats. Once you arrive at the put-in, the trailer can be fully submerged in water while you unload. The trailer is available now and retails for $2,895.
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