FLOAT YOUR BOAT

Spring is here and with it, floating and kayaking throughout The Natural State.
Get this gear to help you enjoy it safely.

Get Comfy
Long days in the canoe can be murder on the back. The Crazy Creek Canoe Chair is the answer to rock-hard molded contour canoe seats with inch-thick foam and a foldable back. You provide the ahhh. (crazycreek.com)

Don’t Drain Your Brain
Protect your noggin from the bottom with the NRS Chaos Full Cut helmet. Packed with life-saving features for when the water gets rough, the Chaos is long on protection, not price. It’s a no-brainer. (nrs.com)

A Paddle for Every Puddle
If canoeing is more your speed, grab an Expedition Plus by Bending Branches. Made of durable hardwoods wrapped in fiberglass, the Expedition Plus is made to perform beautifully in all water, year after year. (bendingbranches.com)

Keep Your Head Up
No one should be on the water without a personal flotation device, but not all PFDs are created equal. Astral’s EV-Eight is an industry standard and the first breathable jacket on the market. Not drowning never looked so good. (astraldesigns.com)

You Smell Bacon?
It’s been a long winter; remember how fast you burn? Keep the sizzle out of your float with environmentally friendly sunscreen by Joshua Tree. The 100% natural goop nourishes skin as it protects. (jtreelife.com) 

Float in Style
Looking to upgrade that old black tube? Go deluxe with the Classic Accessories Cumberland Float Tube. Tricked out with high padded seat, storage and drink holders; you can even fish from this bad boy in comfort. (classicaccessories.com)

Pack That Mule
The Granite Gear Stowaway is a safe and secure way to make better use of space in your canoe. Strap one of these to the canoe seat and keep your stuff secure and out of the bilge. (granitegear.com)

Show Your Pride
Owning a Buffalo Canoe not only shows you appreciate quality, it also shows pride in Arkansas! Built in Jasper, these watercraft are built to last a lifetime using classic design and old-school craftsmanship. (buffalocanoemanufacturing.com)

High Water Mark
Explore Arkansas’s many waterways with the Old Town Loon 120 kayak, featuring the best-fitting cockpit on the market, a removable workdeck, dry storage and even a USB port for device charging. Check it out at Sulphur Creek Outfitters in Heber Springs. (screekoutfitters.com)

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