Affordable gifts for kayakers (that they’ll actually love)
If you're looking for the perfect budget-friendly gift for the kayaking fan in your life, look no further than these unique items.
Five affordable gifts for kayakers that they’ll actually love and use include: a digital paddle trip planner guide, essential dry bag, rain-resistant jacket, safety paracord bracelet, and organic eco tote bag.
We’ve tested and used each of these items listed in this article, and from personal experience, we know how they’ve often-used and appreciated on all our paddling adventures, making them an ideal choice for your loved one's birthday, anniversaries, graduation, Valentine’s Day, or the holidays.
For anyone looking to bring a smile to the face of someone who loves the recreational kayak lifestyle (did you know that interest in kayaking is booming across the U.S.?), learn more about these great present ideas and where to shop…
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Kayak trip planner
Help the kayaker in your life plan the perfect outing with this printable kayak trip planner, which we designed right here at Flatwater Kayak Club (and it costs under $1!).
We included fields for all the relevant and important information that we like to include for planning and tracking our flatwater kayaking trips.
There's space for all the important paddling route information, including the trip name, weather, date and time, location, a gear and food list, distance tracker, duration, difficulty, wildlife and plant observations, and more.
This beautiful printable is an affordable way to create a customized gift your friends and loved ones can use again and again.
And it’s extra-special if you print them out and bind them, making a beautiful book of paddling memories. Add photos and make it a kayaking scrapbook of memories to share with your friends and loved ones!
Boat dry bag
Keeping your food and gear safe and dry is a must for every kayaker, which is why this durable dry bag makes a great gift. We bring it on every recreational kayaking adventure.
This Earth Pak dry bag is crafted from high-quality, waterproof materials, you can choose from five sizes and eight different colors to suit your needs and preferences.
And it costs $19.99 at the time of this post!
There's space enough for all your day trip kayaking necessities in this dry bag size, and with a five-year warranty and a budget-friendly price tag, you may want to grab one for yourself as well.
What’s in our paddling dry bag? Many of these essential kayaking accessories, including a first aid kit, water bottle, a snack, compass, and sunscreen.
Rain-resistant jacket
Your loved ones can stay dry and cozy with this beautiful water-repellant jacket. Manufactured from 100% polyester micro poplin, it effortlessly pairs sustainability with style.
This Champion x Flatwater Kayak Club jacket is great for a day on the water with its rain-resistant features (that’s a key benefit here in the Pacific Northwest, especially where I live in Portland, Oregon!).
This jacket is also very packable, so it’s easy to stuff into a dry bag when not in use (or pack it into the zipped pouch pocket!). There’s also a front kangaroo pocket.
I recently learned from the Masterclass course on “Wilderness Survival” the importance of carrying a wind and resistant jacket with you on day trips (whether that’s paddling or hiking) and that it’s always a good idea to size-up, so that’s what I personally choose to do with my jacket sizing.
Each kayaking jacket is made-to-order to prevent excessive inventory, as a more sustainable merchandise ordering option. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Paracord safety bracelet
Ensure your friends and loved ones are prepared for anything they encounter on the water with an A2S Protection paracord bracelet.
This is one of the most clever, useful bang-for-your-buck kayaking gifts our there. I absolutely love it, and have bought these as gifts for all the outdoor recreation fans in our life.
This paracord safety bracelet features 12 feet of durable paracord, a removable striker, a fire starter, an emergency whistle, and a compass, all while looking great and not fitting bulkily around the wrist.
It’s honestly pretty incredible you can get such a cool little accessory – in a pack of two! – for under $15.
This one bracelet is a great survival tool, packing a big punch in a small package. Plus, since it comes with two bracelets, your gift recipient can keep both or share them, so everyone is prepared for whatever adventures lay ahead.
Eco tote bag
We make an effort to avoid plastic bags for all our shopping adventures, so we invested in creating a stylish eco-tote bag that also shows off our love for flat water kayaking.
Made from the highest quality, 100% certified organic cotton, this bag can hold an impressive thirty pounds, ensuring your kayak lover can carry everything they need on their daily life errands.
I have it in black, which helps hide any dirt and looks great with the high-contract white Flatwater Kayak logo, and I use this item every day.
It’s super roomy, so there’s more than enough room for groceries, books, and anything in between. I take this eco tote bag with me to the grocery, library, you name it.
It costs just $22 + shipping in our merchandise shop.
The straps are secured with heavy-duty stitching for added stability, so they never have to worry about breaking or losing their belongings. This is another item that is made to order to prevent excessive and wasteful inventory.
For the kayaker in your life, Flatwater Kayak Club is the premier resource for all things flat water kayak related in the Pacific Northwest.
Now you can access all the information you need to take advantage of the stunning natural beauty our region offers while learning everything you need to know to enjoy your next adventure.
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