Jen's Spring Must-Haves
Hot water, dried lemon, a splash of bourbon and a Hydro Flask mug built for cool spring days on the river.

There are so many great products out this spring.
Here are some that I absolutely love, and you will too. — Jen
12oz Coffee Mug
By Hydro Flask
MSRP - $29.95

photo courtesy of - Hydroflask
River Warm Up
The Hydro Flask 12 oz Coffee Mug makes the perfect travel mug for those cool spring days boatside. Hot water, tea, sweetened dried lemons, and splash of Basil Hayden's Bourbon Whiskey makes our driftboat toddy.
Jono Hat
By Deso Supply co
MSRP - $36.00

photo courtesy of - Deso Supply Co
Hats off
Deso Supply Co designed this hat specifically for fly fishing and rafting. The Jono waxed canvas hat is waterproof and packable.
Mini Market Tote
By Mountain Khakis
MSRP - $79.95

photo courtesy of - Mountain Khakis
Mini Market It
I am kind of a pack rat. The Mountain Khakis Mini Market Tote has an interior panel that helps me keep things organized, and a built-in key lanyard so I don't have to search for my keys.
Air Hoody
By Patagonia INC
MSRP - $149.00

photo courtesy of - Patagonia
Base Player
Patagonia continues to reinvent the baselayer with the Air Hoody. This is the warmest and most comfortable Capiline shirt I've ever worn.
Freerain24 2.0
By Matador
MSRP - $64.99

photo courtesy of - Matador
Pack It In
The Matador Freerain24 2.0 is so small and lightweight that I no longer have to worry about whether I have room for a waterproof bag when I travel.
Solstice Skirt
By Voormi
MSRP - $100.00

photo courtesy of - Voormi
Skirt the Issue
The Voormi Solstice Skirt is the perfect addition to slip over your leggings after a day in waders.
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