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Sea To Summit Pocket Shower

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:01:50 +0000

The Pocket Shower is made of 70D Nylon, the same high quality, wear-resistant, waterproof fabric as our Lightweight Dry Sacks. The seams are fully taped and the roll-top closure has two ‘D’ rings attached to 20ft of nylon cord, so you can hang the shower almost anywhere. Built into the base is a compact showerhead that operates with an easy-to-use on/off twist mechanism to adjust the flow of water. The black fabric soaks up the sun during the day at base camp for an 8 minute-ish warm shower.

Features: Gives about an 8-minute shower with shower head fully open; Super compact and light: zips into a pouch that measures only 3 in x 6 in and weighs just 4.3 ounces; Contoured shower head with graduated apertures for equal spray dispersion

Specifications: Weight: 4.3 oz (empty); Packed Dimensions: 3 x 6 in; Capacity: 10 L/ 2.6 gal; Materials: Lightweight 70D nylon with fully taped seams; 20 ft cord included

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Native Slayer Propel 12.5 Max

Cassie Przybylski — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:32:41 +0000

Featuring In-Store Traverse City Local Pickup

The hands-free forward to reverse Propel Pedal Drive. You have one serious kayak fishing platform that will perform in offshore salt, inshore salt and in freshwater environments. The new Slayer Propel MAX 12.5 will undoubtedly become the boat of choice for a wide variety of kayak anglers.

Features a PivotPro swivel seat. It provides easy access to gear and allows for adjustable positioning while fishing. The swivel seat also improves casting accuracy, which can lead to higher fish landing rates.

Features

Specifications: Length: 12’ 6” / 381 cm; Width: 34” / 86 cm; Weight: lbs; Fitted Hull Weight: 95 LBS / 43 kg

Weight Capacity: Weight limit: 500 LBS. / 277 kg; FULLY RIGGED WEIGHT*: 125 LBS / 50 kg

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Native Super Seal Max Scupper Plug Set of Two, No Tether

Cassie Przybylski — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:56:34 +0000

The plugs create a high pressure seal to keep water from entering the scupper holes. They are simple to use or remove are are low profile with no tether or tall features to trip up on. The plugs can be modified to use a tether and still remain dry. Sold in pairs.

Features

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Hurricane Airestream Seatback for Skimmer

Cassie Przybylski — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:44:35 +0000

Upgrade your Skimmer 116, 128, 140 or 140 Tandem with the Hurricane Airestream Seatback. Comfort and support await your next adventure!

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Bona Fide SS107 Kayak

Cassie Przybylski — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:08:37 +0000

Featuring In-Store Traverse City Local Pickup

Features

Specifications: Length: 10ft7in; Width: 34.5in; Weight: 59lbs – 84lbs; Deck Height: 15.5

Weight Capacity: Weight limit: 425 lbs; Hull Weight: 59 lbs; Hull Weight Rigged w/ seat: 84 lbs; Hull Weight Rigged w/o seat: 75 lbs

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Liquid Logic Tagalong Wheel Kit

Cassie Przybylski — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:19:30 +0000

This Tagalong Wheel provides easy mobility on land.

Features

Specifications: Materials: Stainless steel

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Hurricane Osprey 109 Kayak

Cassie Przybylski — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:14:16 +0000

Featuring In-Store Traverse City Local Pickup

Introducing the Osprey 109 – An intimate adventure companion that redefines compact luxury on the water. This meticulously crafted sit-on-top kayak transforms your outdoor experience with unparalleled comfort, intelligent design, and effortless portability.

Indulge in all-day comfort with this elevated frame seat, strategically positioned to provide an unrivaled vantage point for fishing, wildlife observation, or simply immersing yourself in nature's tranquility. The thoughtfully integrated H-Pod storage bucket keeps your essentials within easy reach, while reinforced center scuppers ensure a dry, responsive ride.

Weighing a mere 43 lbs (47 with seat installed), the Osprey 109 represents the pinnacle of lightweight performance without compromising on durability or features. It's more than a kayak—it's your passport to unexplored horizons, designed for those who demand excellence in every detail.

Features

Specifications: Length: 10 ft 9.5 in / 3.28 m; Width: 33 in / 83.8cm; Weight: 43lbs / 19.5kg

Weight Capacity: Weight limit: 325lbs / 147.4kg

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Patagonia Hydropeak Hybrid Walk Shorts 18″ – Men’s

Cassie Przybylski — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:46:20 +0000

Meet your new favorite summer shorts, the Men's Patagonia Hydropeak Hybrid Walk Shorts – 18in. Designed to wear in and out of the water, these streamlined walk shorts with stretch have two side pockets and two rear pockets with drainage, a key loop, and an 18 inch outseam. They’re built to feel like walk shorts and perform like boardshorts. Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory.

Features

Specifications: Weight: 204 g (7.2 oz); Fit: Slim fit; 18inch outseam; Origin: Made in Thailand

Materials: Lightweight and quick-drying 4.8-oz 86% recycled polyester/14% spandex with four-way stretch and a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS; Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor

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Carve Designs Tofino Top – Women’s

Cassie Przybylski — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:06:05 +0000

The Women's Carve Designs Tofino Top’s longline tank silhouette and V-neck front afford serious support and freedom of motion, all while looking quite cute doing it.

Features

Specifications: Fit: High Support; Origin: China

Materials: 82% Recycled Polyester, 18% Spandex; Did you know? 1 suit = 5 recycled bottles; Machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low or line dry, do not bleach, do not iron, do not roll/store wet

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Thule DockGlide Rooftop Kayak Saddle Set

Cassie Przybylski — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:17:47 +0000

The Thule DockGlide Rooftop Kayak Saddle Set is a flexible, kayak carrier with felt-lined saddles that make it easer to load and unload.

Features

Specifications: Weight: 6.8 Lbs; Load Capacity: 75 Lbs; Dimensions: 5 x 5.5 x 8 in; Lenght of Straps: 2 x 15 ft; One Key System compatible

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