Kayak Dry Suits

Cold water changes everything. It steals your warmth, your energy, and your margin for error. Whether you're charging big whitewater in spring melt, packrafting remote backcountry, or sea kayaking through winter swell, the right kayak dry suit can be the difference between an epic day out and shivering through survival-mode.

Dry suits aren’t just for pros. They’re for anyone who paddles in cold conditions and wants to stay warm, dry, and protected no matter what. First-time buyers always say the same thing after their first purchase: "Why didn’t I get one of these sooner"?

We carry a full dry suit lineup, trusted by paddlers, guides, and expedition leaders across NZ. The Palm Atom is the go-to for serious whitewater missions, with a rugged build, latex seals, and a shoulder-entry zip for all-day dryness. The Palm Cascade uses a classic diagonal front zip and is a favourite with raft guides and sea kayakers who need reliable protection without maxing out their budget. And for lightweight backcountry travel, the Palm Rogen strips things down to the essentials — no latex, no bulk, just clean lines and dependable glide-skin seals for packrafters moving fast and light.

For suits with built-in socks, we recommend wearing neoprene socks (like the Palm Index Socks) over the top, to extend the life of your suit. We offer size guides and easy exchanges to help you get the fit right first-time.

If you’re paddling in cold, wet, remote places and you want to finish the day dry, warm, and hungry for more, a new dry suit is just what you need. These are the best kayak dry suits in NZ, built for whitewater, packrafting, and sea kayaking through any season.