Kayakers Speak Out, The Most Desired Gifts for Kayakers

What could be better than giving a gift and the recipient saying: “Wow, that’s exactly what I wanted”. Here are some gifts for kayakers that they will love, because we asked different kayakers what gift they would like to receive. Choose a gift here and buy it for your kayaker friend because they will buy these things anyway. Here are their answers and thoughts.

One thing you should do before buying/making a gift is to talk to him about kayaking. What gear he/she has and what he/she likes to use. Maybe he/she uses a certain brand or has something right now urgently needed. Or has recently bought something, then you can immediately rule it out. Even if he/she already has the gift you chose then based on our research, kayakers are still happy about a kayak-themed gift. Because, by using things wear out, break or disappear. At some point they still need it.

At the end are two videos where a kayaker talks about different gifts suggestions, under $50 and under $25

 

But anyway, here is a long list of different gifts for kayakers

Nice dry bag

$54.99

Good quality dry bag is always a good gift for kayakers. Bag size is 30l, where you can store valuable items and they will stay dry. Your friend may already have one but if you get one with different features I’m sure it could come in use.

 

Insulated camelback 30l Eco Friendly

$111.78

Dehydration is life-threatening, so fresh water is very important. Since kayakers can spend several hours paddling in the sun, a freshwater bag like this is very necessary. If you add ice cubes to the bag, fresh cold water is available for the whole day.

 

Dry case for smaller items, Pelican 1060 Micro Case 9

$43.95

A small dry box comes in very handy. You can put your keys, phone, battery bank or something else there. Dry box dimensions are (LxWxD): INTERIOR – 8.25″ x 4.25″ x 2.25″ ; EXTERIOR – 9.88″ x 5.59″ x 2.63″. The box also comes with a carabiner, which makes it easy to attach it to different places on the kayak.

 

Small Soft Ice Chest

$26.99

This cool bag is perfect for a kayak. It’s not very big, but it holds a lot. Cooler bags can hold a volume of 24L (6.3 Gallons) you can bring 35 Cans (355ml) of your favorite drink. In the pockets on the outside, you can stick sunscreen and bug spray and strap it to the kayak.

 

Carabiner clips

$18.95

Carabiners are always a kayaker’s best friend and good gifts for kayakers. Keeping things safe inside or outside, carabiners have many applications on kayaks or canoes. As one kayaker said, “You can never have too many carabiners” and another kayaker said “When I pack my equipment and go paddling, I always need one more carabiner.” This is one of the best gifts for kayakers.

 

Kayak seatbad

$24.99

The bottom of the kayak is generally very hard and the seat that belongs to it is not very soft. Most kayakers use extra cushioning because the butt can be very sore after a long ride. The butt will certainly be very grateful if there is a soft seat.

 

A selection of different snacks.

The different options are: crazy power bar flavors, those gummy flavored Gatorade gums, beef jerky. Little snacks that he can take in the kayak that he probably wouldn’t try otherwise. Make a good basket gift and enjoy.

 

Padded grips, yak grips

$16.95

The high-quality padded paddle handle with a patented design makes paddling more enjoyable as it conforms to the curve of your hands. The padding reduces pressure on the palms and tendons, allowing you to get a better grip and more efficient paddling. The soft and durable material also reduces blisters and skin inflammation while enjoying water activities. There are 9 different colors to choose from.

 

Garmin 010-02064-00 Instinct, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS

$199.99

A quality watch is always a good gift for a kayaker. This watch has GPS so you always know where you are. In addition, the tracback system records your journey and you can go back exactly the way you came. The watch also monitors heart rate and stress levels so that you don’t overdo your paddling. Battery lifetime up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, up to 16 hours in GPS mode, up to 40 hours in Ultratrac battery saver mode.

 

Polarized sunglasses

$21.99

Polarized sunglasses are a great gift for kayakers. The sun’s reflection is very tiring for the eyes if you don’t have the right sunglasses. Constant squinting can cause headaches and drowsiness, and also increases the appearance of wrinkles. Give your kayaker friend a pair of polarized sunglasses so he can paddle and enjoy the ride without worry. Possibility to choose between 21 different colors.

 

Wide Brimmed Hat

$16.99

It’s nice to go kayaking in sunny weather. Give kayakers cool and essential sun protection. Wide brimmed hat protects the head well from the sun and the wide brim also covers the face.

 

Aquatic footwear

$26.99

Very important footwear for kayakers. When getting on or off the kayak, you can safely step into the water because these shoes protect your feet from sharp rocks. Very popular among kayakers and a large selection of different color combinations.

 

Proper Life Jacket

A highly praised life jacket among kayakers. Good, light and comfortable that you almost don’t feel when you’re wearing it.

 

Nikon AW130 waterproof camera

Capture beautiful moments on and under water. Forget about additional waterproof cases for your camera, now you can capture beautiful kayaking trips with a Nikon waterproof camera extremely easily. The Nikon camera’s waterproofing is so good that you can submerge it up to 10 feet deep.

 

Sunblocking Shirts

Can be worn in warm weather so you don’t have to mess with sunscreen lotion. These long-sleeved shirt are made from advanced sun-resistant +50 UPF materials that block both UVA and UVB rays. Protects from the sun in summer and keeps warm in winter.

 

Pogies

(neoprene mittens that attach to you paddle) are a nice thing to have for cold weather paddling. Even if your friend is only doing summer paddles they could come in handy on chilly mornings.

 

Waterproof speaker

If your friend likes to listen to music while kayaking, a waterproof speaker is a great gift. The speaker connects to the phone using the blue tooth, select your favorite music from the phone and the ride can begin.

 

Wheeleez kayak trolley

Good quality all terrain cart – makes it much easier if launching from the beach. C-Tug dismantles in seconds, allowing to stow it in kayak hatch to take it to the next destination.

 

An interesting gift is a gift basket of various small things that kayakers always use.

LED headlamp, lenspen, deck bag, Hydroflask, microfiber towel

 

Here are more 100 gifts for kayakers.
Amazon 100 gift list, the most purchased kayaker products, gift.

But if you still can’t decide which gift would be suitable for your kayaker friend, I’ll quote one of the kayakers: “Always another dry sack. Can never have too many.” Click Here to get it.

 

I will also share a video, where a kayaker talks about different equipment that a kayaker should have. You might find a suitable gift for a kayaker here. I’ll put a list of these products below the video to make it easier for you to choose the right one.

 

Gifts for kayakers under $25