Best Gifts for Kayakers and Canoeists

It’s almost Black Friday again (or just the middle of summer and your favorite paddler’s birthday if somehow you googled this up and it wasn’t in November), and it’s time to come up with the latest and greatest and best gifts for kayakers and canoeists. This year has been a good one for paddlers and here are a few ideas

AeroPress Go: If you’ve never used an AeroPress to make coffee, you are missing out. The AeroPress uses a pressurized tube to extract an espresso-like shot of java within about a minute of time. You add hot water to your cup and have a smooth cup of Americano. When I was a heavy coffee drinker, I used the AeroPress at home. It made the best tasting coffee out of any coffee maker that I tried. The new AeroPress Go is a compact version of the AeroPress designed to fold up into the included insulated mug. This is the perfect coffee maker for your loved one’s next paddling trip and it’s among the best gifts for kayakers and canoeists. Or just buy it for yourself. You won’t be sorry. You can order at the link.

Allett Nylon ID Wallet: This is a sweet nylon wallet that I’ve been using since they sent me a review copy. It’s a little taller than a typical wallet and that translates to a thinner wallet. Usually with nylon wallets, your cards tend to come out. With the Allett Nylon ID Wallet, cards stay in place and are still easy to get out. The wallet weighs a mere 0.7 ounces and is made in California. The company claims that they last between 7 and 10+ years. I love this wallet and your kayaking friend will, too.

Northern Lites Elite Snowshoes: When the lakes freeze up and snow covers the ground, you have two options as a paddler. Get out the whitewater kayak and go sledding or strap on some snowshoes. The Northern Lites Elite Snowshoes are the lightest snowshoes around. Just big enough for packed trails, they work perfectly for when you need to stop dreaming about paddling and get out of the house. Help keep your paddler fit this winter by giving the gift of snowshoe. While it hasn’t started snowing, yet, I can’t wait to strap on the ones they sent me for review.

Sea to Summit Delta Light Insulated Cup: We’ve been looking for stackable insulated mugs since our last Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness family trip (see Lightweight Camping Cookware for a Family of Three). We found the Sea to Summit Delta Light Insulated Cup the perfect solution. Even with the insulation still on the cup, the cups nest together and the flexible lids fit inside the top mug for a compact and light carry.

Trekology Ultralight Camping Pillow: I picked up one of these pillows earlier in the season and it has really made camping much more comfortable. I was skeptical that it would do anything for me, but in the end I ended up loving it. For $16 it is a one of the best gift idea for kayakers or canoeists. You can read my full review here: Trekology Ultralight Camping Pillow Review