
Wetsuits vs Drysuits | What’s Best for Paddling?
Jan 10, 2026
When the water and/or weather is cold, two of the best options for staying warm and safe while kayaking, canoeing, or doing any other type of paddling are wetsuits and drysuits. There are pros and cons to paddling with both, and so in this episode I talk about the good and bad of both, along with my personal preference for kayaking or canoeing in cold conditions.
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