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Welcome to Kokatat, a friendly company of paddling enthusiasts, committed to quality and service was started in 1971 by a college student named Steve O’Meara with an eye towards making innovative outdoor gear, such as the world’s first GORE-TEX® bivy sack. With Steve still at the helm, our company continues to dedicate itself to his original intent, offering the industry’s most extensive line of watersports wear and enjoying a deserved reputation for product quality and commitment to watersports. Our very name, Kokatat, means “into the water” in the language of the Native American people living...

Sized for supermodels... and the rest of the planet—why choose Kokatat? Because you shouldn't have to compromise! A garment that fits poorly can start with discomfort and end in disappointment. Leaks and abrasion are often caused by poor fit and can happen at the worst time- while you are out on the water. Kokatat was the first company to offer women's sizing in paddle sports clothing and has created the most extensive line of women's paddling apparel in Taylor Cote, Kokatat Ambassador: "The GORE-TEX® Knappsler is perfect on warm days for warm weather and summer paddling or on a river that has...

Quality you Can COUnt On: Whether looking through our catalog, meeting a company representative at a paddling event or speaking with your local Kokatat dealer while trying on some gear, you will understand how passionate we are about paddle sports. You can count on cutting-edge design, high-quality construction methods and field testing above and beyond the norm. A glimpse onto the production floor: To ensure our goals of quality and on-time delivery are met, Kokatat maintains a quality assurance program starting with the inspection and testing of incoming fabrics prior to manufacturing. After...

In addition to the dedicated individuals who work at the factory, we are also proud to work with professionals in the field. Our Team Kokatat athletes and ambassadors take product testing to every extreme and provide invaluable feedback during as we develop new products and improve existing ones. Expedition paddlers field test our gear in the remote reaches of the world; Kokatat garments have traveled all over the globe helping watersport enthusiasts achieve their goals. Whether it is a circumnavigation, a fìrst descent, fílm making or scientific research, Kokatat has helped many discover We...

r/?e LIFE JACKET /s one of t/?e most important pieces of equipment when it comes to paddle sports. Comfort and safety are our primary goals when designing and manufacturing these important items. Kokatat offers a style to suit every paddler from low-profile Whitewater models like the Orbit to models with plenty of storage capacity for the touring enthusiast like the MsFIT Tour. Kokatat life jackets are made with GAIA® PVC-free foam. Ruth Gordon, Team Kokatat (2009 K-l women's silver medalist): "My training includes many tricks that require me to flip over: everything from a loop lo a donkey flip....

back view back with a mesh vent panel minimizes bulk and maximizes airflow against the taller seats on-tops while the articulated front panels curve around the wearer. Single pocket keeps small items close at hand and will accommodate small fly boxes. Buoyancy (lb./oz.): UL: cobalt, mango, sand In addition to the features of the Bahia, the Tour adds an extra mesh pocket, reflective tape on the front and rear, and an improved electronics pocket with a fishing license window and a separate sleeve for pliers. The bulk found in the front panels of similar life jackets is reduced to improve comfort...

Kokatat's TYPE V RESCUE LIFE JACKETS come with ergonomie pockets, sensible storage capacity, attachment points for accessories and the strength recommended by the United States Coast Guard for towing and/or rescue. All of our life jackets are approved by the US Coast Guard and meet or exceed US Coast Guard Buoyancy requirements. Selected models are approved by the Department of Transport (UL Canada), and by CE (Europe). The optional Tributary Hydration System or accessory rear pocket can be Christie Glissmeyer, Kokatat Ambassador: "Mellako is a 1.5 mile hike up Oregon's Eagle Creek in the Columbia...

TOC How to fit a life jacket - easy instructions for a good fit! When t properly, a life jacket should stay in place even if tugged rmly from the shoulder straps. Practice makes perfect! Remember, life jackets only function when worn on the body. They will provide no otation to the paddler if mounted on a boat… 2. Put on the life jacket. Close all buckles and zippers. 3. Starting at the bottom, evenly tighten the straps on both sides. 4. Adjust shoulder straps every time you put the jacket on regardless of layering. ©Brandi Easter Photography 1. Prior to putting on the life jacket, loosen all...

Choosing the clothing that is right for you - dress for the swim, not for the weather! Sunshine, rain, spray, swims in the river and capsizes in the ocean affect everyone who participates in water sports. The days of a rubber raincoat over jeans and a t-shirt are gone for one simple reason: they don't work. You'll be safer, more comfortable and have more fun on the water if you are dressed properly. Being comfortable in all conditions comes down to one basic principle: maintaining a balance between the heat our bodies produce and the heat we lose to the environment. Your body's internal heat...

Jesse Coombs, Team Kokalal: "Exploring Barranca de Piaxlla, the deepest gorge in North America (sorry Hell's Canyon), was a 60 kilometer class 5 adventure requiring the best team and best gear possible. The trip, the Whitewater and the scenery were amazing and possible only with the right gear. The Rollili lile ¡ackel and Meridian dry suit gave me the comfort, safely and performance required to accomplish this first descent. The Meridian is by far the best suit available for comfort, fit, dryness and brea Inability; it is absolutely essential for cold weather kayaking. The Rollili Pro provides...