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Bargain Sea Kayak: Perception Expression 11.5 Sea Kayak



Dry Bag: Outdoor Research Airpurge Dry Compression Sacks



Kayak Paddles: Bending Branches Sunrise Glass Kayak Paddle



Best-fitting PFD: Kokatat Maximus PFD



Inflatable Kayak: Innova Swing II Inflatable Kayak



Grippy Water Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider SON-R Sounder Shandal



Comfortable Sea Kayak: Wilderness Systems Zephyr 160 Sea Kayak




Paddling Jacket: Immersion Research Long Sleeve Zephyr Paddling Jacket



All-purpose Canoe: Wenonah Royalex Spirit II Canoe

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