With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gifts. One of the most important parts of picking a gift is making it thoughtful, which means something to that person. There are so many things you could buy a paddler to help them on their adventures. Some you might come up with on your own, some you may never have thought about. So, to make shopping that little bit easier (and cheaper), here are our top gift ideas for paddlers.
Christmas gifting guide for paddlers
Waterproof Mobile Phone Pouch (from £16.95 at Aquapac, 25% discount as a Paddle UK member)
When out on the water, it is really useful to carry a mobile phone on you. Not just so you can take those scenic photos for Instagram but also so you can call for help should you need it. Waterproof phone pouches come in a range of sizes and generally have clear backs so you can take crystal-clear photos. Being waterproof, you can keep your phone in your buoyancy aid pocket and have it to hand.
Waterproof Mobile Phone Pouch
Electric Paddleboard Pump (from £44 at Decathlon, 15% discount as a Paddle UK member)
Pumping up your paddleboard or inflatable kayak can be quite a workout before you’ve even hit the water. So why not save energy and time with an electric pump? Simply plug it into your car (or some are battery-powered), set the PSI, and click go! By the time you’re changed and packed up, your paddleboard is ready to go.
Electric Paddleboard Pump
Changing Towel (from £4.99 at Decathlon, 15% discount as a Paddle UK member)
Lakes, rivers, and canals don’t always have cosy changing rooms next to them. So it is always nice to have a warm changing towel to climb into and get changed. From a very basic poncho style to a heavy-duty coat style, you can get them in all shapes and sizes. These are amazing bits of kit that make changing a lot nicer.
Changing Towel
RNLI Paddleboarding Santa Tree Decoration (£10 from RNLI)
The word on the street is that Santa Claus has ditched his reindeer for a more sedate form of transportation! Get into the Christmas spirit while looking forward to fun days out on the water with this adorable paddleboarding Santa decoration. He’s ready to hang up on your tree or pop him on your mantelpiece for some festive cheer.
RNLI Paddleboarding Santa Tree Decoration
Rechargeable Handwarmer (from £29.99 at Decathlon, 15% discount as a Paddle UK member)
When you get off the water, it’s nice to warm your hands. A rechargeable hand warmer is the perfect thing to slip into your pockets and keep a hold of. Providing up to 10 hours of heat, these will warm you all the way through.
Rechargeable Handwarmer
Paddling Books (from £4.99 on Amazon)
Paddling doesn’t have to stop when you get off the water. With books filled with adventure stories and new places to paddle, you can keep the excitement going at home, wrapped up warm, with a hot chocolate.
Paddling Books
Dry Bag (from £7.91 at Decathlon, 15% discount as a Paddle UK member)
Dry bags are perfect for packing dry clothes, car keys, food and anything else you might need while on the water. Coming in a range of sizes for different amounts of kit and in different styles, allowing you to store them in your kayak or on your paddleboard. And any paddler can attest that you can’t have enough dry bags for an adventure!
Dry Bag
A Paddler Magazine and SUPM subscription *wink wink* (from £29.99 annually from Paddler or SUPM websites, 20% discount as a Paddle UK Member)
Get the gift that keeps on giving with a subscription to Paddler Magazine or SUPM. Containing interviews, adventures, news, and great reading on the paddling you love. Being subscribed means you won’t miss a single edition.
A Paddler Magazine and SUPM subscription
Need some more inspiration? Check out the full article on our Go Paddling website. Don’t forget you can receive discounts on some of these products with a Paddle UK membership!
