Splash guard

These jackets will block mist and spray while you’re playing near water. -- Scott Doggett

KOKATAT ANORAK

I loved this Gore-Tex PacLite jacket for its hood, deep front zipper and shoulder pocket for my two-way radio. But when the front pockets’ fleece liners got wet, they were slow to dry out. $295. (800) 225-9749, www.kokatat.com.

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(LA)JL RACING STOCK

This jacket’s large stretch panels allowed full range of motion, and the color made me highly visible. The fabric breathed well and dried quickly, but a pocket would have been nice. $99. (800) 831-3305, www.jlracing.com.

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(LA)MTI ULTRA SPLASH TOP

This cold-weather product performed as well as the rest and had an easy-access mesh pocket big enough to hold my sunscreen, map and two-way radio. I liked it. $79. (800) 783-4684, www.mtiadventurewear.com.

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(LA)NRS APEX SPLASH

This fine cold-weather kayaking top has a 3-inch neoprene waistband that kept water off my torso, and the splashproof pockets kept my walkie-talkie dry. $120. (800) 635-5202, www.nrsweb.com.