Gear Recommendations from Fellow Paddlers

[kevinfry]

I wish i could remember to use paddling gloves, they are good, but after misplacing a few I have abandoned them.

I DO have a paddle i love. It is lightweight, but not fiber so price is reasonable. It also breaks into 3 pieces so I can store it behind my p/u seat. Customer service is really great, too.
it is the T-1 paddle by Pacific Designshttp://pacificpaddles.com/