Requiring no batteries, the Freeplay Lantern utilizes a winding handle to energize it. This waterproof flashlight, while not exactly compact, is a shoo-in for adding to your camping essentials. In addition to crank power, it has internal rechargeable batteries that can be juiced up with an AC adapter or by multiple windings. A new paddling top for sea kayakers, the Tuilik was developed by Brooks Wetsuits with the help of kayak clubs in Greenland and modeled after traditional Greenland sealskin garb. The neoprene garment combines the spray skirt, jacket, and hood in one seamless top.
Cords ensure a tight seal around the face.
The Locean PFD from Lotus Designs has been redesigned for Spring 2000 to improve the fit, comfort, and utility. Eight adjustment points let you tweak the fit precisely. The front stretch-mesh pockets have the maximum volume allowed by the U.S. Coast Guard and will carry a VHF radio. The Classic Paddle from Simon River Sports, formerly KayaKit, is adjustable in length and feather and comes apart into three pieces. It has fiberglass asymmetrical blades and an anodized aluminum shaft.