Summer River Essentials

Made with a soft microfiber upper, shock-absorbing EVA foam footbed, and a tough polyurethane midsole, the Keen Class 5 is the lightweight version of Keen's heavy-duty Class 6 sandal. The soft upper dries quickly and wicks moisture away from your foot. The Class 5 surrounds your foot in a poly...

Whether you're scrubbing barnacles off the bottom of your boat or busy setting up a hammock in the backyard, lighten your load with the KEEN Men's Clearwater CNX Sandals. KEEN used its KEEN.CNX technology to combine light weight with supportive, foot-protecting features. ...

For its lightweight version of the Class 6—the Class 5—Keen chose to use a soft microfiber upper, shock-absorbing EVA foam footbed, and a tough polyturethane midsole. This keeps the sandal tough, but gives it a slightly softer, lighter personality. The soft upper dries quickly and wicks moistu...

The Keen Men's Gallatin CNX Sandal's beauty is much more than skin-deep. The Gallatin CNX Sandal incorporates support and traction technology that would make most high-end running shoes and hikers proud. The uppers are tough, lightweight polyester webbing and synthetic mesh that helps keep s...

The light and low-profile KEEN Women's Clearwater CNX Sandal lets your foot move naturally and properly, for all-day comfort while you're walking or hiking up a storm. An arch support and stability shank keep the efficient energy going, and multi-directional grooves on its flexible, durable sol...

Pull on the KEEN Women’s Whisper Sandal before you take on the white caps at the Royal Gouge. Keen gave this sandal a heel strap and quickdraw elastic cord to ensure you don’t lose your sandals when you step into rushing water. The polyester webbing with antimicrobial treatment prevents your fe...

After yet again blowing out another pair of flip-flops, turn to the Chaco Men's Z/2 Unaweep Sandal. This bomber sandal has a 360 degree Wrap-Fit adjustable strap, a toe loop, and heel-leash for superb stability when you trudge through a slippery creek, campus, or your campsite. Plus, you won't ...

The Chaco Women’s Backcountry.com Exclusive ZX/2 Unaweep Sandal’s double-strap design looks downright dazzling among your fellow river rats’ sandals, and the sandal’s two straps allow for extra precise adjustment around your feet. And of course, Chaco’s BioCentric supportive footbeds and grippy...

The Chaco Men's Z/1 Unaweep Sandals keep your feet happy on hikes with their light weight and grippy lug pattern. The sandal's Vibram Unaweep outsole's self-cleaning technology offers steady footing on dry trails or river beds. Chaco's BioCentric contoured footbed molds to your foot's shape for...

The Chaco Z/2 Unaweep Women's Sandal is perhaps the most secure sandal on the planet. Its Unaweep outsole is 20% lighter than Chaco's previous sandals, and it's ideal for activities that demand solid footing in or out of water. The Z/2 sandal's strap configuration offers an adjustable toe loop ...

Summer means no homework or regular bedtime for your extra-bored explorer, so keep him occupied with the Chaco Boys' Z/1 Kids Sandal and at least two hikes a week. Even in the dead-heat of summer, this sandal helps to keep him cool and comfortable on the trail with its quick-drying Custom Adjus...

Happy trail times lie ahead once your lady hiker slips on the Chaco ZX/1 Kids Sandal and heads out to spend her whole Saturday in the woods. The twin polyester straps yield a more comfortable, foot-conforming fit that really makes a difference during the sixth mile, and the arch-supporting Adds...

A staple of adventurous travelers who like to feel the grass between their toes, the Chaco Women's Hipthong Two Sandal has simple, rugged, and supremely supportive open-toe design. Rather than stuffing your feet inside stifling shoes, slide your feet into the stretch webbing of the Hipthong and...

You've gained some paddling confidence but your decades-old PFD makes moving painful. Ditch the ancient, army-green vest in favor of the Astral Buoyancy Women's Linda Personal Flotation Device. Large arm holes leave ample room to brandish your paddle from any angle, and the back rises high eno...

NRS designed its Zoya Personal Flotation Device specifically for women to give you an ideal fit while you wrestle whitewater. Soft PlushFit foam forms to your body while four straps on the side, two at the shoulder, and two at the waist dial in an exact fit. NRS made this PFD out of extremely d...

The NRS Vista Personal Flotation Device 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. The type III flotation keeps your head above water if you take an unexpected swim and have to ru...

Astral designed its Kids' Otter Personal Flotation Device with a longer torso, a deeper V-neck, and larger arms to keep your youngster comfortable and safe out on the water. This PFD features a Cordura shell for durability, a nylon lining that's smooth against skin, and PE foam covered in Organ...

Paddling has a tendency to wreck your shorts. Rather than trashing your trunks at the end of every adventure, snag the Kavu Big Eddy Shorts. DWR-coated nylon resist sand, salt, sun, and mildew and can handle more than a handful of float trips. These river shorts dry quickly at the take-out and ...

Avoid looking like a sponger when you're in the lineup with the Quiksilver Waterman Men's Surf N Turf Long-Sleeve Rashguard. It has a cool camo print and a loose fit to keep you from looking like a dork out there, plus the fabric is stretchy and quick-drying....

From the Costa Rican cloud forest to the scorching Australian outback, the Patagonia Women's Sol Patrol Long-Sleeve Shirt gives you quick-drying comfort and UPF 30 sun protection. The feminine design works just as well at a beachside restaurant as it does in a sweaty jungle, and Patagonia added...

Whether you're exploring remote inlets on the northwest coast or rafting desert whitewater, keep your gear bone dry and safely stowed with the Sea To Summit Stopper Dry Bag. The TPU laminated fabric with fully welded seams and a waterproof roll-top closure keep gear protected from breaking wave...

Designed for stylish all-conditions protection, the hard-wearing LifeProof Fre: iPhone 5s Case will keep your phone intact and functioning even in the worst weather, from rain to snow to raging sandstorms. With a thin, lightweight, but completely sealed frame, the case is waterproof, fully subm...

You're just getting camp set up when you feel the first few drops of rain. As a few drops turns into a proper storm, your ready-for-anything Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 45 protects your gear from rain so you will have warm dry clothes to throw on after the sky clears....

Use the locking Yakima Ripcords to put your board or kayak to your roof rack. You'll get two nylon-coated, 12-foot-long steel cables that protect and secure your gear. SKS locks are included for added security when you stop to grab a beer after a good surf session....

The Thule Locking Strap is a heavy-duty tie down strap you can use to secure your gear to your roof, rack, or trailer and keep it protected from sticky-fingered thieves. This strap features an innocuous looking nylon outer sleeve that's reinforced with a steel cable inside. Just wrap this strap...