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Stohlquist aSEA Life Jacket

The Stohlquist aSEA Life Jacket has a high-ride waist and has a mesh lower back to keep flotation from interfering with the seats on sea kayaks.

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Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL, XXL

ON SALE:

$76.46 (15% off)

Stohlquist DRIFTer Life Jacket

For paddlers seeking a comfortable, low-profile PFD, the Stohlquist DRIFTer Life Jacket fits the bill perfectly.

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Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL, XXL

ON SALE:

$101.96 (15% off)

Extrasport Riptide Life Jacket

You want a life jacket that has low-profile shoulder straps, not one that surrounds your neck and shoulders like an inflated turtleneck. The Extrasport Riptide Life Jacket's sleek straps and low-cut armholes create a comfortable, non-choking fit.

Available Sizes:XS, S/M, L/XL, XXL

ON SALE:

$127.49 (15% off)

Stohlquist BetSEA Life Jacket - Women's

The low-profile Stohlquist BetSEA Women's Life Jacket has contoured cups in the chest for an excellent feminine fit unlike the bulky PFDs you've been suffering with during kayaking trips.

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Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL, XXL

ON SALE:

$101.96 (15% off)

NRS Chinook Life Jacket

NRS added ten front pockets to the Chinook Life Jacket, so you can keep every speck of tackle available on your next fishing trip.

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Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$79.95

Stohlquist Wedge-e Life Jacket

The Stohlquist WEDGE-E Life Jacket's low-profile design allows full freedom of movement when you need it for a class-V rapid.

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Available Sizes:S, M, L, XL, XXL

ON SALE:

$76.46 (15% off)

Extrasport Sturgeon Life Jacket

A litany of pockets keeps you locked and loaded while you're out fishing on the water, and the Extrasport Sturgeon Life Jacket's low-profile design and heat-managing mesh panels add cool comfort.

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Available Sizes:XS, S/M, L/XL, XXL

ON SALE:

$101.95 (15% off)

NRS Clearwater Life Jacket

NRS added a ventilated back panel to their popular Clearwater Life Jacket for increased comfort and decreased bulk.

Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$69.95

Stohlquist eSCAPE Life Jacket - Men's

The Stohlquist eSCAPE Life Jacket is for paddlers who'd rather spend their money on gas to get to the water than drop it all on a new PFD.

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Available Sizes:M/L, XL/XXL, XS/S

ON SALE:

$50.96 (15% off)

NRS Vista Life Jacket

The NRS Vista Life Jacket includes large pockets and excellent flotation for a safe river trip and comes at a low cost that leaves you money for the shuttle. Plus this PFD is PVC-free.

Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL

Price:

$69.95

Pacific Outdoor Equipment Foam Paddle Float

The Wxtex Foam Paddle Float is an essential piece of sea kayaking self-rescue equipment. The Foam Float eliminates the need to spend extra time in icy water inflating the float—it's already ready to go.

Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$49.95

NRS Kayak Polypro Rescue Bag

The NRS Kayak Polypro Rescue Bag keeps 70 feet of floating polypro line clipped to your kayak at all times, so you have it close at hand when someone has to wet exit.

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Available Sizes:70ft

Price:

$44.95

Stohlquist Fisherman Life Jacket

It doesn't take a lot of guesses to find what Stohlquist designed the FISHERMAN Life Jacket for. They gave this comfy PFD angler-specific features to help you land a big one.

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Available Sizes:L/XL, Oversize, S/M

ON SALE:

$101.96 (15% off)

Brunton Combo, Compass and Map Navigator Book

Learn how to navigate your way through the backcountry with confidence and ease with the Brunton Compass and Map Navigator Set.

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Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$27.55

Stohlquist FLOWTer Life Jacket

If you need a high-quality PFD for sea kayaking and don't want to drop a lot of dough, the Stohlquist FLOWTer Life Jacket is an excellent choice.

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Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL, XXL

ON SALE:

$67.92 (15% off)

Kokatat Ronin Life Vest

The Kokatat Ronin Life Vest includes full-length spinal protection and padded shoulders to help you make it through a nasty swim in a rocky river.

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Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$155.95

Harmony Sleek Dual Cell Paddle Float

Harmony's Sleek Dualcell Paddle Float gives you the added insurance of two independent inflation cells so if one cell becomes damaged, the other will still inflate.

Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$59.95

Stohlquist GETaWAY Life Jacket

Stohlquist created the GETaWAY Life Jacket to give recreational paddlers a comfortable fit and storage pocket for all their goodies.

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Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL, XXL

ON SALE:

$67.96 (15% off)

NRS Touring Safety Kits

The NRS Touring Safety Kits have the essentials you need every time you slip your boat into the water and head away from shore.

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Available Sizes:Basic Kit, Deluxe Kit

Price:

$109.95

Kasper & Richter K1-L Map Compass

Almost there, it's just over the next hill. Maybe. Better bust out the Kasper & Richter K1-L Map Compass and get your bearings.

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Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$24.95

Brunton Nomad V2 Pro Digital Compass

The Brunton Nomad V2 Pro Digital Compass combines an accurate compass with an altimeter and barometer.

Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$110.20

Harmony High Volume Sea Kayak Pump

Harmony's High Volume Sea Kayak Pump's shorter length and innovative design lets you pump water out of your kayak quickly, while saving arm-energy for your paddle back to shore.

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Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$24.95

Kasper & Richter Alpin PRO Sighting Map Compass

Kasper and Richter made the Alpin PRO Sighting Map Compass with a flip-up prism optic, so you can either use this compass like a standard baseplate or you can flip up and take a direct bearing reading off of the internal compass card with one-degree resolution and half-degree accuracy.

Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$94.45

Kasper & Richter Horizon Map Compass

Adjustable declination on the Kasper and Richter Horizon Map Compass eliminates the need for tedious math and manual adjustments for each measurement you make, while the integrated clinometer lets you measure the degree of the slope for safe ski touring.

Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$49.95

Extrasport Pro Creeker Life Jacket

The Extrasport Pro Creeker Life Jacket uses an easy-adjust system and gliding foam panels for un-restricted movement on the water, and in case you need a hand, this jacket also has a Swiftwater rescuer system.

Available Sizes:XS/S, M/L, XL

Price:

$198.95

NRS Youth Vista Life Jacket - Kids'

Keep your kid safe on the rivers and lakes with the NRS Youth Vista Life Jacket. Seven adjustment points provide a comfortable, secure fit while your kid kayaks or hangs out on the river raft.

Available Sizes:50-90 lbs

Price:

$49.95

Brunton Clinomaster

Use the Brunton ClinoMaster clinometer to measure the height, angle, and slope of nearly any feature.

Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$123.95

Extrasport Volks Jr. Life Jacket - Kids'

Keep your little one safe out on the water with the Extrasport Volks Jr. Life Jacket.

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Available Sizes:50-90LBS

Price:

$53.95

NRS Pro Guardian Throw Bag

With the NRS Pro Guardian Throw Bag strapped to your waist, you always have 50 feet of tough Dyneema line available to help a swimmer in trouble.

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Available Sizes:55ft

Price:

$89.95

Brunton 8099 Pro Compass

Brunton built the Eclipse Pro Mirrored Sighting Compass for surveyors, environmental engineers, foresters, and others who rely heavily on compasses.

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Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$81.95

Kokatat Bahia Tour Life Jacket

Kokatat designed the Bahia Tour Life Vest for anything from kayak-based fishing to paddling through a chain of lakes.

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Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$118.95

NRS Co-Pilot Knife

The NRS Co-Pilot Knife makes an essential companion to bring along on your next rafting trip. This river rescue knife’s chock full of features useful for any river enthusiast.

Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$39.95

Brunton Nomad V2 Digital Compass

Find your way with the Brunton Nomad V2 Digital Compass, which gives both forward and reverse bearings.

Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$55.15

Brooks-Range All-In-One Map Tool

The Brooks-Range All-in-One Map Tool is a like a safety rocket you can just slip into your pocket.

Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$17.95

Brooks-Range Emergency Lat/Long Ruler

Designed by professional mountain guides for any breed of backcountry traveler, the Brooks Range Emergency Lat/Long Ruler helps you easily convert your coordinates for helicopter and air rescue situations.

Available Sizes:One Size

Price:

$4.90

Extrasport Gauge Life Jacket

Extrasport made the Gauge Life Jacket with large arm holes and a low profile, so this safety vest won't get in the way of your paddling.

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Available Sizes:XS, S/M, L/XL, XXL

Price:

$134.95

Kasper & Richter M1 Sport Sighting Compass

Kasper & Richter makes quality precision instruments, and the M1 Sport Sighting Compass is no exception.

Available Sizes:One Size

ON SALE:

$32.47 (35% off)

Kokatat OutFit Tour Life Jacket

The Kokatat OutFit Tour Life Jacket is extremely low profile and uniquely adjusts to allow maximum freedom of movement. Copious reflective tape and plenty of pockets make this vest a great touring PFD.

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Available Sizes:S, M, L, XL

Price:

$143.95

Kokatat Sea O2 Life Vest

Pulling on the Kokatat Sea O2 Life Vest front tab releases a CO2 cartridge into the hidden internal air chamber and inflates this PFD for added flotation.

Available Sizes:S/M, L/XL

ON SALE:

$175.49 (10% off)

NRS Paddle Float

The NRS Paddle Float helps you stabilize your kayak to aid re-entry after a flip in open water.

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Available Sizes:Deluxe

Price:

$44.95

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