Installment No. 2 of Outdoor Retailer

So, we're back from the week long "vacation" known as Outdoor Retailer.

What a fun week! It's been a long time since my brother, my mom, and I have had time to spend together, so we took this week as a semi-vacation and chance to hangout...as well as see all the new gear we're getting for the shop.

And there's lots of new gear.

So, I'm going to list out the new items in installments going from the smallest to the biggest news (and it's going to be good which makes it well worth the wait).

WATER BOTTLES

Within the next month, we'll have stainless steel water bottles with the HOT Kayaks logo in both the Temple and Grapevine shop and available to purchase for under $20! They'll comes in a bunch of different colors: white, steel, red, blue, green, copper, and (drumroll please) PINK!

LITTLE LIFE BACKPACKS

I know, these really don't have a whole lot to do with kayaking, but one of the best parts of the shop is seeing families spending time together. While Bo and I were at the show, we saw the cutest backpacks for kids 4 yrs. old and younger, and we thought they were a great way to get kids outside and toting their own gear. So, we'll now be carrying Little Life Backpacks at the shop.

And they're the cutest things you've ever seen.

All backpacks have a wildlife critter theme: one is shaped like a shell and colored like a turtle shell, one is a ladybug, one is a bumblebee, and one is a cow. All come with little rain hoods that the kids can wear...and the rain hoods have little eyes or antenna (depending on what critter it is).

I know my description is horrible but trust me, they're the cutest things you've ever seen and will be a the perfect way to get your little one to carry their own gear for a day out on the water!

WATER SHOES

We'll also be picking up a brand of water shoes. Right now, we're debating between Merrill, Keen, and New Balance. If you have an opinion...way in on the Facebook debate (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Temple-TX/Heart-of-Texas-Kayaks/84407409517). I personally like the Keen selection but love the New Balance water shoe coming out in the Spring of 2010. Decisions, decisions!

OK...so those are all the little additions. The new kayak brands and lines will be disclosed in an upcoming installment so check back often!

See you in the Grapevine shop this weekend. We still have a few SMOKIN' deals on in-stock kayaks...and I also got a few 2008 Tarpon and Search kayaks in stock!

Colleen
Heart of Texas Kayaks
Temple- (254) 773-9257
Grapevine- (817) 416-8886