We’re a difficult bunch to buy for, our lives revolve around rivers and rain and we’re ready to drop everything if conditions dictate, but no one really understands our obsession except for other paddlers. So we’ve put together a list of well received and useful paddling related gifts to help out the people who want to shower you with presents for whatever reason this year! Links are in the pictures :)

Ah, the piece of kit that everyone wants for those cold runs in the winter but can’t buy through fear that someone will poke fun at you for not being ‘tough’ enough. If they’re a gift then you can wear them shame free and be snug and warm all the way down the river.

So that you can play pretend canoeing when you're stuck away from the river at work.

No one likes it when that resident spider in your kayak begins sneaking up your leg when you’re half way down the river. This is one of those really useful things which you never got around to buying but would love to own.

This is a beautiful book with stunning photography and concise instruction. Plus you can leave it on the coffee table to try and win over more people to paddle with!

What’s not to love - this belt by Croakies is practical and relevant! And most importantly - ready to crack open a beer at the end of the run.

Finally, the days of having layby gravel in between your toes are over, you’re officially changing in comfort.

Very useful swim proof lunchbox!

Even if we don't care, not everybody appreciates flashing in laybys! This will revolutionise the changing experience and you might even appreciate the extra warmth.