IN THE HATCH BY MICHAEL MECHAN S.O.S. NORTH WATER
Regulation Micro Tow Half the size of North Water’s steadfast and proven Sea Tec, the waist-worn Micro Tow system allows for a pre-set, adjustable short or long tow. Unclip one of the two wide gate, stainless steel, keyhole-eye carabiners for a short tow
or both for a long tow. This configuration also allows you to tow with a partner or tow two boats simultaneously should the need arise. Rope is 55 feet long, 5/32-inch floating polypropylene.
www.northwater.com » $70 US
MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CO-OP Fulcrum Tour
MEC’s new side-entry touring PFD fits a wide variety of body types. Women and barrel-chested men benefit from horizontally split, expandable front floatation panels and everyone can appreciate the high waist back that minimizes ride-up. Rescue belt ready, the vest also includes safety features like reflective piping, knife and strobe attachment points and a carabiner quick- release point. Three pockets, a key clip and plenty of adjustment points round out this well equipped, reasonably priced PFD.
www.mec.ca » $120 Cdn
SPERRY TOP-SIDER SON-R Ping
Known for inventing the first boat shoe in 1935, Sperry Top-Sider has released a new line of rugged, performance-oriented shoes that look great while protecting your feet. Available for both men and women, the SON-R Ping is flexible enough to fit comfortably in even the snuggest sea kayak. The quick-drying mesh upper allows for continuous drainage. Outsoles are designed to provide excellent traction on slippery surfaces and reinforced toes and heels limit premature wear from rubbing inside the boat. One of our testers (we won’t say who) was especially pleased to find that the beefy strapping system kept the shoes secure even while swimming from his boat.
www.sperrytopsider.com » $90 US
MEN’S DRIFTER A/C WOMEN’S DRIFTER A/C
STAY SAFE ON YOUR NEXT EXPEDITION COBRA
MRHH425LI VP Arguably the most feature rich handheld on the market and the world’s first to combine VHF with GMRS—the standard in two-way land communications. The submersible MRHH425 uses Cobra’s Rewind-Say-Again function, allowing you to play back the last 20 seconds of audio. Another feature that caught our attention is the ability to set your location and receive alerts when threatening weather is nearby. Its 1900 mAh lithium-ion battery is the longest lasting type available and comes with a rapid charge adaptor that will have you going in three to four hours.
www.cobra.com » $170 US
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Photo by Michael Schaefer © Wolverine World Wide, Inc., offi cial footwear licensee for Patagonia, Inc.
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