Take it from this paddleboarding family, these are the absolute best gifts for paddleboarders. The paddleboarder in your life will love these gifts, so have fun shopping for the absolute best gifts for paddleboards.
These are some of the most fun and most useful paddleboarding accessories. So, you don’t have to buy them for someone else. If you are a paddleboarder, these will make great gifts for yourself too!
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Extra-Large Waterproof Picnic Blanket
We love pulling up to an island and setting up a picnic area. This is actually my daughter’s favorite thing about paddleboarding. Large waterproof picnic blankets are perfect for these island picnic adventures because they are compact and easy to store on your paddleboard and they are waterproof and easy to clean.
Portable Camping Stools
These are so compact that they can easily be stored in the bungee storage area on a paddleboard. These stools come in handy when you are having lunch or lounging on a beach or island shore.
The Icemule Cooler: Portable, Leakproof, Waterproof Backpack Soft Cooler
There is nothing like relaxing with a drink while leisurely floating in the middle of a beautiful body of water. To have cold drinks on hand, you will need a cooler. Plus, you will need a cooler to pack delicious food for that island picnic. We prefer traveling with a soft cooler because losing your balance on a paddleboard and falling on a hard cooler is not pleasant. Soft coolers are also easier to store in the paddleboard bungee storage area. We like the Portable, Leakproof, Waterproof Icemule Cooler Backpack Soft Cooler. The backpack feature is nice for hiking to nearby scenic picnic spots.
NRS Water Shoes
I wanted shoes that had enough support for walking on rocks and gravel but not so much support that I couldn’t feel the board. (It’s a lot harder to balance on the board if you can’t feel it under your feet). I don’t how they make these NRS Kinetic water shoes where you can feel the board and still provide protection from rocks, but they did. These are the best water shoes I have ever had. They come in men’s and women’s sizes.
Best Gifts for Paddleboarders: From paddleboard cup holders and jewelry to pumps and seat attachments- So many things your paddleboarding friend will love.
Willbond Women’s Board Shorts
If you go paddleboarding often, you are going to want an assortment of board shorts. TheWillbond Women’s board shorts are inexpensive and come in a plethora of colors.
iRocker Water proof Bluetooth Speaker
This is my favorite speaker. I have dropped this iRocker Waterproof Floating Bluetooth speaker in the water multiple times with no issue. It sounds fantastic and is easy to use. My favorite feature is that it can screw into action mounts or attach to d-rings on the paddleboard. This is a must-have for chillin’ on your paddleboards.
You can find the iRocker speaker at iRocker.com.
Frelaxy Waterproof Dry Bags
If you are planning on taking anything at all on your board that you want to keep dry, then you need dry bags. I pack them with items like my phone, keys, towels, dry clothes, and dry food. They come in several sizes for storing an assortment of dry items.
Inkolelo Compatible with iphone 12 Pro Max Waterproof Case with floating strap
I am constantly taking pictures of beautiful wildlife and nature while touring on my paddleboard. I needed a really good floating waterproof phone case like the inkolelo Compatible with iphone 12 Pro Max Waterproof Case with floating strap.
Go-Pro Bundle
The Go-pro Bundle is perfect for filming action paddleboard shots and even filming underwater snorkeling adventures. We don’t go on paddleboard trips without it.
Portable Kootek Camping Hammocks
They literally come in a little soft bag, making them the easiest “chairs” to carry on your paddleboard. One of my best memories is docking my paddleboard and setting up my hammock overlooking a mountain view. I never wanted to leave.
iRocker Paddle Board Cup Holders
I mean how cool is this! As long as your paddleboard has action mounts, you can add cup holders to your paddleboard!!!!
You can find these cup holders at iRocker.com
Stand Up Float Inflatables to Transform your Paddle Board
My daughter is already begging for this for Christmas, and of course, she is! How fun is this. You can sit in a swan chair while you are paddleboarding! You can also purchase other versions like sharks and unicorns!
iRocker Electric Pump
If you have an inflatable paddleboard and haven’t bought one of these yet, this should be your first purchase. These electric pumps make pumping up your inflatable paddleboard a breeze. Once you have set your desired psi, you simply attach it to your paddleboard and push the auto button. It pumps up your paddleboard and shuts off when you are done. I just sit in my hammock swing and relax while the pump does all the work. (See a video here).
This is another product you can find at iRocker.com.
The Pelican Compact Anchor Kit
You are in a no-hurry, chill-with-a-drink kind of mood, and you want to lie on your paddleboard without a care in the world. You don’t even want to worry about paddling to prevent you from running into shorelines or overhanging trees. This is where a Pelican compact anchor kit comes in handy. You can park your paddleboard right where you want it and chillax. I also love using anchors for taking pictures in one spot. I’m not constantly trying to paddle to the perfect picture-taking spot. I’m anchored right where I want to be.
Fishing Rod Holder
Yep, you can actually attach a fishing rod holder to your paddleboard as long as your board has action mount attachment capability. iRocker makes a great fishing rod holder.
Floating Sunglasses Strap
Umm trust me, we know from personal experience how handy these floating sunglasses straps are. We have lost only one pair of sunglasses after a fun unintentional dip in the lake (AKA falling). After that, we bought floating sunglasses straps, and we haven’t lost a pair of sunglasses in the water since. I love this 10-piece set of Neoprene sunglasses straps floating bands for Water Sports Outdoor Adventure.
Inflatable Paddle Board Kayak Seat Attachment
The Kayak Seat attachment is such a nice accessory to have. With this attachment, you have the ability to make your paddleboard work as a kayak!
The Dry Suit for Winter Paddling
If you are serious about paddling and can’t stand the thought of putting the paddleboard away during the winter, then you may want to invest in a Kokatat Drysuit. They can be pricey but are made to keep you dry and warm during winter paddling.
Wet Suit
If a dry suit seems out of your price range, but you still want to stay dry and warm in the winter, you may find that a wet suit, like the Realon Wetsuit for Cold Waterworks for you.
Paddle Board Mugs
When we have a passion for something we have to express it on our mugs, and I right!?!? Your paddleboarding friends will LOVE this mug
Paddle Board Jewelry
Did you know you can purchase fun paddleboard jewelry? Wouldn’t your paddleboarding friend be so surprised if she received a paddleboard necklace or earrings?
Paddle Board Novelty Shirts
And there you have it: the best gifts for paddleboarders or the must-have paddleboard accessories for yourself!