The folks at Immersion Research are no strangers to long days on the water, which is why they specifically designed their Guide Paddle Short to handle the rigors of everyday use in whitewater. Their tough and durable nylon fabric not only withstands abrasions as you bounce around in your kayak, but also dries quickly hours after you hit the last set of rapids, since there's not much worse than feeling like still floundering in the water long after you've gone ashore. A quick-draining side cargo pocket allows you to keep essentials handy, and the drawstring waist make sure these won't be ripped off you, even if you get turned over.