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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...