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TIDAL ROOTS Stand-up Paddleboards and ORU KAYAKs  CHOICES:Maneuvering on(over) watery by-ways -eye-candy durable- handsome wooden SUPs by Maine based Tidal Roots or origami-like, collapsible-storage friendly/fold-away San Francisco based,  ORU Kayaks---are great ways to get outdoors... Beauties all-  MADE IN THE USA (bonus points) these water crafts come in several models for  different destinations/types of riders-flat water, ocean waves, stable floaters or racing thrill seekers... ready for FUN- for years to come. TIDAL ROOTS www.tidalroots.com -boards-all hand crafted of locally sourced Northern White Cedar- are now made in Salmon Falls River,  New Hampshire. Hollow core construction engineered to withstand years of use fiber glass and epoxy finished-imo double as handsome bars...just conjure up two pedestals. The company also sells kits for the handy ($310). agile and high performance-cut through choppy waters with ease-poin...

NYC We can count on the fathers in our hiking group to carry all the survival stuff-maybe hard-wired into their DNA. FOR the can count on Dad-encourage his instinctual abilities to pack the essentials: Pictured--- Medium DRY DUFF EL FILSON -this American brand makes beloved outdoor attire and luggage from rugged Tin cloth and canvas...and now waterproof DRY DUFFEL (medium sized $160) and DRY DUFFEL BACKPACK $140 -from tough vinyl coated material...with webbing handles, waterproof zipper closures, radio frequency welded seams, adjustable buckle straps...great for hauling gear on watery outings. Available now-not pictured-rolltop duffel with hook+loop tab secure contents from the elements love these-webbed is quick drying too. DRY DUFFEL BACKPACK $140 right. Middle DRY DAY Backpack $125.on left- DRY BAG -comes in small $35-roll top buckle handle, welded seams, oval base keeps bag upright while stuffing up Go To Work Dad -Urban Commuter Who Bikes or Hikes...

Outdoor Retailer-Jordanelle Reservoir and Salt Palace, UTAH Part 2 HANG TEN, ALLY CANOES, LIGHTSPEED OUTDOORS, ORANGE MUD, PIGGYBACK RIDER, ACTION WIPES, LAIRD STANDUP Athletic pursuits often require equipment/gear and storage space that frankly are not viable options for those living in compact spaces. But we see-more and more-packable and portable items-watercrafts included-beyond collapsible kayaks... Excursion 10 made from industry leading marine grade materials and thickest core available-6 inches thick-rigid and durable,-a ten minute set-up- high pressure inflatable with set-up size L 10' x W 32" x H 6", weight 32 lbs, tri fin-center fin is removable and 2 side fins attached, includes carry bag, adjustable 2 piece breakdown aluminum adjustable paddle (64"-84"), high pressure pump+gauge  The recently intro-ed Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) phenom is officially a mainstream pursuit. Hard core outdoors adventure types taming the white water rapids, chi-chi...