Gearbag
REED CHILLCHEATER
$225 •
www.chillcheater.com /
www.reed-
northamerica.com
AQUATHERM TOURING CAG
KOKATAT
With a unique, ventilating zippered neck and a remov- able hood that’s one of the best-fitting we’ve ever tested, we’d love the Touring Cag. Worn by the likes of Freya Hoffmeister and Batman (check out the Dark Knight’s tights in Batman Begins—Reed also works extensively with the film industry), this material uses a soft, polyester stretch knit bonded to an ultrathin polyurethane outer. The result is a light, shirt-like feel and fit that’s waterproof, thermally insulating and lon- gwearing with unmatched freedom of movement.
BOMBER GEAR BOMB DRYSUIT $899 •
www.bombergear.com
Bomber Gear’s new drysuit is armored with four-ply re- inforced shoulders and oxford nylon on the seat, knees, shins and elbows, so you’re covered on the steep-and- narrows, literally. Its middle-of-the-road price tag seems like a deal for a top-performance suit.
Pant $172 / Jacket $198 •
www.kokatat.com
TEMPEST JACKET AND PANT
Tempest’s pants and jacket are built for kayak anglers. Both garments are made of lightweight and breathable Tropos material. The pants feature neoprene socks and a high waistband secured with an integrated hoop and loop waistband. The jacket has splash-stopping neoprene wrist gaskets, a stowable hood and a double skirt that sandwiches the pant’s waistband to create a nearly im- penetrable water barrier.
SIMMS RIVERTEK BOA $170 •
www.simmsfishing.com
After studies linked aquatic hitchhikers to felt-soled wading boots, manufacturers scrambled to design an alternative. Leading the way, the RiverTek BOA boot replaces absorbent felt with slime-proof rubber. To gain purchase on slippery rocks, the boots accept a variety of cleats and studs. Tough enough to kick through river rocks and small enough to fit in any kayak’s footwell, these boots can go from one world to another without picking up any hitchhikers.
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PATAGONIA ADVOCATE MESH $70 •
www.patagonia.com
Get out of your booties and step into these stylish après-paddle kicks. They’re crushable and weigh only five ounces so you can stuff ‘em in your bow. Highly breathable, a rear pull loop provides easy on and off functionality and makes it easy to clip to a backpack. The Advocate Mesh also boasts an extra cushy, ana- tomical footbed.
ASTRAL $99.95 •
www.astralbuoyancy.com BREWER
Combining street-smart styling with paddler savvy, these versatile shoes have Stealth Rubber soles for superb grip on slippery rocks. Water drains quickly from sidewall and heel ports, and the Cordura/mesh uppers are fast drying. Step on the heels to wear ‘em as slides, and say goodbye to extra camp shoes.
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