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- By Jocelyn D. Hagen
It may be cold outside but we’ve got whitewater on the mind! This year, support local and give your loved ones something they’ll actually enjoy for years! It’s the ultimate guide, packed with must-have gear to keep them floating comfortably and cruising in style.
Holiday Cheer & Exclusive Offers
- Free Tee: Stop by in December and get a free shirt just for walking through the door.
- Free Puffin: Every purchase over $50 gets a free Puffin drink insulator while supplies last!
Top Shop Picks of the Year
These items are so good, they're practically mandatory for river life:
- Bedrock Clogs: The hottest footwear of the year. These are stylish and ready to take a beating.
- UWG Giftcard: The perfect gift for the picky paddler. Let them choose their own adventure!
- Tiny Duffel (Wet-Daybag): It’s cute, it's tiny, and it holds the essentials: sunscreen, snacks, straps, or a splash top.
- UWG Hats: Perfect for hiding that two-day-old river hair while simultaneously showing off your excellent taste in local gear shops. Check out our brand new river rat hats.
- Stanley Flip Straw Tumbler: The tumbler that says, "My water will be cold, even if my raft just flipped." Because as we all know, nobody wants river water in their drink.
Sport-Specific Gear Picks
For Rafters
- Enuff Salt Safety Knife:The knife that laughs in the face of corrosion! Its low iron composition means it won't turn into a rusty relic after one trip, making it a reliable (and safe) investment. It's sharp, it's safe, and it's Enuff.
- Brewer 3 and Chaco Sandals: The age old debate between river shoes or sandals. Whatever your stance, we’ve got them both.
- Limited Edition Gear: Turn heads with the Astral Life Jacket (LE Perspective) and the Strutter Helmet. Because safety should still be stylish. And
For Kayakers
- IR Shittens: Yes, they're called the Shittens. No, we didn't name them. But yes, they will save your hands from feeling like they're falling off during cold water runs.
- NRS and Immersion Research Pogies: More hand warmers! These offer better paddle grip than the Shittens and keep your hands just as warm.
- LE Kokatat Dry Top: The ultimate defense against frigid water and high waves. Stay dry, stay stoked.
- Astral Loyak: Footwear that drains fast and keeps silt out. They’re all incredibly discounted so you can enjoy extra holiday savings.
For Pack Rafters
- Alpakca Raft: Alpacka Raft: Get 15% off all Alpacka Rafts from November 24th to December 31st. Whether they're into the sporty Mage or a lightweight Caribou
- Flextail Max Pump 3: The Tiny Pump that proves good things come in small packages. This new product inflates your boat just as well, takes up less space, and doubles as a light!
- 4-Piece Powerhouse Paddle: Because four pieces fit easily into your tiny pack.
- Astral YTV Life Jacket: The slimmest life jacket in store and it still offers 16.5 pounds of flotation
Stocking Stuffers
- Whistles (Fox 40): Required safety gear, but also great for telling your friends their eddy service is weak. Loud is good.
- EcoXGear Extreme 2: A powerful waterproof bluetooth speaker and a waterproof phone case all in one!
- Chums Retainers: The only thing standing between your expensive sunglasses and the bottom of the Green River.
- Stash Seven Waterpocket: Designed right here in Utah! This is the most reliable, fully submersible phone pouch and fits any phone.