Kayakers, what type clothes do you wear in colder weather?

[Harold Scoggins]

On ‎10‎/‎1‎/‎2018 at 1:07 PM, J Francho said:

Semi dry suit or breathable waders.  If you go the waders route, ALWAYS cinch your wading belt tight.  In any case, carry a water proof "ditch bag."  Take a dry bag, fill it with a change of clothes, towel, tinder and fire starter, and some sugary hard candy in case you fall in.

My wife always said I was a hardhead and had to experience discomfort before I learned a valuable lesson. The first time I went for a swim from the yak without a dry bag I had a very long and cold drive back to the hotel room. That dry bag stayed inside that front hatch after that!

[Djohn]

I wear Frog Togg wader pants with a pair of Shimano wader shoes. Under them its sweat pants and heavy socks. After Thanksgiving I add long johns to the mix.

[Hawkeye21]

I just wear layers.  I usually wear jeans or sweats with my rain pants over them.  Then I will wear a long sleeve shirt with sweatshirt, maybe my rain jacket over the top.  I like wearing the rain gear even when it's not raining to keep me protected from the wind and keep any dripping water off of me.

 

I keep extra clothes in a dry bag just in case.

[Hook2Jaw]

I keep it as light as possible.  Here in Georgia, we don't get super cold, but I was out last year in 30 degree temperatures in a constant but manageable rain.  Rain pants and jacket atop a hoodie over a UPF shirt over a base layer, with my legs having a base layer and fishing pants.  NRS boundary boots and NRS gloves.

 

I keep a dry bag with a hoodie, shirt, pants, base layers, more socks and a set of neoprene booties.

 

Basically less is more and I want to be outfitted in clothing that keeps me mobile in case **** goes south but also keeps me warm.