Layering

I have been supper happy to still be on the water at the end of November. It has been pretty cold the last few days in 30s and 40s and I have still been going down to the White Water Park and staying warm. The trick is layering and staying dry. I bought my gear in pieces and parts this summer. When I first started looking for winter kayaking gear I had a hard time trying to figure out what I needed. After some research on the internet I was able to figure out what most kayakers were using for cold weather and cold water. I ended up getting a Kokatat Gor-tex dry top, NRS dry pants, some Sweet Protection Fleece, NRS Toaster Mitts, NRS booties and two NRS skull caps. I stay dry and comfortable all day. If I stay out on the water for a few hours or go for a swim I will get a bet wet around the waste but I’m still staying warm. In hind sight I wish I would have just bought a dry suit. But I saved some money with the dry top and dry pants plus on the warmer days that are in the 70 I can were shorts with the dry top and I’m comfortable. 

I have around a thousand dollars into all this gear and been having a blast all year!