Paddling apparel can be found in Men’s, Women’s, and Unisex and is specially designed for watersports. Unlike swimming, in Paddlesports you’re not actually in the water most of the time, even though you’re on the water. Paddle apparel is made from wicking fabrics to dry off quickly, and often has sun protection impregnated into it. From lazy days cruising around flat water on Stand-Up Paddle Boards to running Kayaks on whitewater, having the proper paddling apparel keeps you comfortable, safer from abrasions, and looking sharp!
Shop our top Paddling Apparel brands including Montane, Sea to Summit, Norrona, Mountain Hardwear, and more!
What is Best to Wear for Paddle Boarding?
The number one most important thing to wear are Life Jackets & Vests, aka PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices). You can just throw on some Swim Shorts and a short-sleeve wicking shirt, but if you get into serious paddling and watersports you’re going to want something more specific. One place to start is Rashguards, that protect you from some abrasion, sun exposure, and have the added benefit of being quick-drying wicking fabrics so you don’t have wet clothing rubbing on you.
Ladies often wear Women's Swimwear under Women’s Paddle Tops and Women’s Paddle Bottoms so they have a layering system and can add or remove pieces as the weather dictates.
Avoid cotton fabrics, as it takes them a long time to dry out and they don’t offer as much sun protection.
We also have a huge selection of Women's Hoodies and Men's Hoodies to throw on when you’re ashore and the weather turns cold or the sun goes down.
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