The Coolest Pieces of Gear We Tested This Week

I’ll admit, it’s probably asking a lot to get excited about a rashguard—unless it’s one that fits and wears like your favorite t-shirt. During some recent kayak training, where I had to get out of and then back into a floating boat, the Waterman Gut Check was barely noticeable under my PFD. Too often rashguards feel like compression shirts, and while I can appreciate that while surfing, it’s overkill for paddle sports. At 1.6 ounces the polyester and bamboo build is probably heavier than a typical cotton shirt, but it’s cut loose and feels great next to skin. You might find yourself knocking around it in even after it dries. — Sal Vaglica, Senior Editor [$50; quiksilver.com]

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