Now鈥檚 the time when we start dreaming about getting out on the water, whether it鈥檚 the surging ocean or placid lakes. Trust this kit to serve you well on any day at the beach.
Vans Soft Top Sandals ($30)
Cushy memory-foam footbeds, synthetic straps, and arch support make comfy enough for the longest of walks to the beach. Grippy outsoles will keep you upright.
Patagonia Stretch Planing Micro Two-Inch Shorts听($49)
have smooth seams to prevent chafing and stay snug with help from inner and outer drawstrings. The lightweight recycled-polyester fabric moves with you for maximum comfort.
O鈥橬eill Psycho Tech 4/3 Chest Zip Wetsuit听($336)
employs light and stretchy neoprene with glued seams for flexibility. The three- and four-颅millimeter thickness is great in 50-degree water.
Slater Designs X Revolwe Competition Six-foot Leash听($29)
The surf industry continues to develop more eco-friendly products. are made with Yulex (a natural rubber) and recycled plastic bottles.
DaKine Cyclone II Dry Pack 36 ($150)
roll top, welded seams, and corrosion-resistant zippers are ideal for a salty SUP tour, while the integrated board-carry straps make the slog on the way to the beach more bearable.
Nation Manufacturing Los Dos Fish Surfboard听($675)
For knee-to-head-high surf, offers a fast, fun ride. At 2.3 inches thick, it has the float and oomph you need when paddling into waves, while the short, wide design and concave swallowtail makes it easy to control.
DaFin Classic Fins听($110)
The secret to being an all-star bodysurfer? A . These are made from supple Malaysian rubber that delivers a just-right mix of flex for maneuverability and rigidity for power.
Nomadix Ultralight Towel听($30)
is constructed primarily with 颅recycled plastic bottles and packs down to the size of a tissue box.
Hemlock the Chunk Straw Hat听($36)
A colorful twist on the classic straw hat, comes in fun prints and has a dome-hugging inner lining and chin cord for when the wind gusts.
Olukai Kohana Kai Sandals听($130)
The best sandals are the simplest. Olukai鈥檚 slimmed-down has a seamless strap and a laser-etched footbed鈥攂oth full-grain leather.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen听($18)
Unlike other zinc sunscreens, doesn鈥檛 leave your skin chalky.
Oakley Split Shot Sunglasses听($163)
Because we鈥檝e all dropped shades in the drink, Oakley created a steel neck leash for that attaches to hooks in the temple.
Seea Gaviotas Surf Suit听($160)
A mashup of a UV-颅protective rash guard and a swimsuit, has recycled polyester-spandex sleeves that are nicely stretchy and roomy for paddling and swimming. The body uses a slightly thicker fabric to provide warmth and light compression.
Outerknown 颅Nomadic Stretch Trunk Shorts听($98)
An update to Outerknown鈥檚 original trunks, use lighter fabric and a deeper pocket design. The close-fitting waist won鈥檛 balloon when you duck-dive.
Hobie 国产吃瓜黑料 Inflatable 10鈥6鈥 Stand-up Paddleboard听($1,099)
With a wide and thick body, offers 颅maximum stability. Four tie-down points mean you can lash gear for longer outings. The 国产吃瓜黑料 fits easily into your trunk when rolled up and then inflates to a rock-hard 18 psi in minutes with the included pump.
Kialoa Tiare 颅Adjustable Fiberglass Paddle听($199)
Designed by and for women, has an ergonomic handle made for small hands and an 80-square-inch blade for the ideal mix of power and ease.
NRS Zephyr 颅Inflatable Belt听PFD听($100)
Not a lot has changed with since it debuted in 2014鈥攁nd that鈥檚 a good thing. The flotation device was made for SUPers to keep their arms and shoulders free while paddling. Pull a rip cord to inflate the belt, then flip it around your neck like a life vest.
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