There’s more to SUPing than just a board and a paddle. The dedicated paddleboarder can never have enough accessories to enhance a day on the water. Our list of best Christmas gifts for paddleboarders includes sleek sunglasses, water-ready apparel, skin protection, high-energy snacks and more. Get tried and tested inspiration for a great gift or find a special treat for yourself—it’s all here.
Tifosi
Rivet Sunglasses
$79.95 USD | tifosioptics.com
Searching for shades that offer excellent coverage and excel in a variety of applications yet don’t look too intense or break the bank? The Tifosi Rivet features polycarbonate lenses with a glare-shielding cut that works as well on a paddleboard as it does on a bike. Changeable lenses offer multiple options for different conditions, or choose the variable Fototec version.
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NRS
Women’s Guide Shirt
$84.95 USD | nrs.com
This classic long-sleeve travel shirt from NRS boasts comfortable, casual style with high-performance fabrics. The stretchy material is comfortable while paddling and includes ventilation panels to keep you cool, with a flattering cut that works on the water and at the coffee shop. UPF 50 protection is a must for full-sun days on the water.
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Saxx
Betawave Boardshorts
$80 USD | saxxunderwear.com
The Betawave includes shorts and a liner, the latter featuring Saxx’s trademark BallPark Pouch, which offers outstanding support and minimal chafing, on and off the water. The combination of flashy style and comfortable fit makes for the perfect trunks for paddleboard surfing, touring or a day at the beach.
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Exped
Typhoon 15 Pack
$84.95 USD | expedusa.com
Check out the Exped Typhoon for a multipurpose, drybag-style backpack that keeps your essentials sheltered from spray on a paddleboard day trip. The 15-litre Typhoon has enough space for a water bottle, lunch and spare change of clothes. Bonus: It doubles as a bombproof urban backpack for wet-weather bicycle commuting.
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Sea To Summit
DryLite Towel
$14.95–41.95 USD | seatosummit.com
A packable, quick-drying towel makes for a practical gift for the paddleboarder on your list. Sea to Summit blends polyester and nylon microfiber in an ultralight towel that fits into a pocket and weighs only 3.5 ounces for the medium 20-by-39-inch size.
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Arc’Teryx
Norvan Tank
$80 USD | arcteryx.com
Designed for trail runners, the Arc’Teryx Norvan Tank is a minimalist, gossamer-light top that’s supremely comfortable in hot weather—ideal for wearing over a bathing suit while paddleboarding. The front is made of a soft fabric that’s comfortable next to the skin while the back is a micromesh for excellent breathability.
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Crocs
Classic Flip
$29.99 USD | crocs.com
Paddleboarding in barefeet is great, but when you need a bit of foot protection to move from the board to the beach, a basic flip flop does the trick. Built around Crocs’ trademark foam, the Classic Flip is destined to become your go-to minimalist footwear for every day of the summer.
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Mustang Survival
MIT 70 Manual Inflatable PFD
$119.99 USD | mustangsurvival.com
This inflatable PFD offers essential safety for paddleboarders. The minimalist design is lightweight and barely noticeable on your body—a key feature that ensures you’ll actually wear it on the water. The Mustang Survival MIT 70 Manual Inflatable PFD is Coast Guard-approved in the United States and Canada. The manual inflation design instantly offers 15.7 pounds of buoyancy with the pull of a tab; a rearming kit is available and a mouth inflation valve is built into the design.
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Dermatone
Reef Safe Sunscreen Travel Pack
$30.99 USD | dermatone.com
Anyone who spends time in sunny outdoor spaces will recognize the iconic blue and gold of Dermatone skin products. This travel pack makes a great stocking stuffer, with mineral-based lip balm and sunscreen that’s skin-friendly and ocean safe. Includes a tube of SPF 30 sunscreen, a stick of SPF 50 sunscreen and two SPF 30 lip balms.
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Honey Stinger
Prepare, Perform and Recover Variety Pack
$29.99 USD | honeystinger.com
This 12-pack of natural energy snacks includes options tailored for pre-, during- and post- exercise nutrition. As its name suggests, Honey Stinger uses natural sweeteners in its tasty bars, waffles, gels and chews—perfect for powering through a day on the water.
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Paddling Magazine Subscription
$30 | paddlingmag.com
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