Gear Bag Hot Stuff
8 ESSENTIALS FOR STAYING WARM ON THE WATER AND AT THE TAKE-OUT
WORDS BY EMMA DRUDGE | PHOTOS BY DAWN MOSSOP Bomber Gear Palguin Dry Suit
On The Water
On the river we insulate and arm against the wa- ter, delaying the inevitable bone-chilling cold that announces the end of our session.
Seal yourself into Bomber Gear’s new Palguin Dry Suit to fend off the chill that comes with being wet. The NeoShell fabric feels softer and lighter than most dry wear, keeping me com- fortable and moving freely even with multiple layers underneath. $999.99 |
www.bombergear.com
NRS Mambas
NRS Mambas are thick neo- prene pogies for protecting hands from cold weather and chilly water. A Velcro strip locks
them onto the
shaft so I can insert my hands and make direct con- tact with the paddle—there’s no loss of control like with gloves and mittens. $47.95 |
www.nrs.com
Icebreaker Oasis Long Sleeve Crewe and Oasis Leggings
Kokatat Polartech Power Dry Liner
Nothing beats a onesie when you’re trying to stay warm. Kokatat’s Polartech Power Dry Liner is a warm, stretchy layer to sandwich between your base layers and drysuit. My favorite feature: the women’s version has a drop seat compatible relief zipper. Men’s: $160, Women’s: $175 |
www.kokatat.com
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For a comfy next-to-skin layer, try Icebreaker’s Oasis merino base layers. The top and bottom are impressively warm for their weight and the smooth wool fabric is cozy and form fitting without feeling clammy or restricting—great for layering under a thick, insulating mid-layer onesie. $99.99 each |
www.icebreaker.com
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