Summer Gear and Clothing

Clearwater Sports has been the Mad River Valley’s leading outdoor outfitter and provider of guided tours for over 33 years. Stop by our store on Rt. 100 on the north side of Historic Waitsfield Village to fully experience our broad selection of outdoor gear and apparel. Gear up and get out there!

If you are interested in something from the websites of any manufacturer listed below, get the stock number and give is a call. We can order any product you find!

Boating
Whether you're interested in class 1 or class 5, flatwater or whitewater, touring boats or recreational cruisers, fishing or hunting or bird watching; whatever your tastes, style, ability or function, Clearwater Sports can find the right boat for you. Tell us what you want to do, and we will take you out to try before you buy.

Kayaks and Canoes from: Lightspeed Kayaks, Pakboats: Puffin Folding Kayaks, Heritage Kayaks, LiquidLogic, Prijon,  Ranger Canoes , Fluid Kayaks and Native Watercraft!

Paddles from: Bending Branches, Mitchell, H20 and Lightning

Paddling Accessories from: Immersion Research, Patagonia, Voyageur, Chota, Cascade Designs, Seals, Sea to Summit Pro-Tec, Salamander, Astral Bouyancy, WRSI helmets, MTI, Seal line and Watertrail Accessories.
Camping Equipment
Day-hiking, weekending on the lake, running the Long Trail or doing the whole 2,158 miles of the Appalachian Trail, Clearwater Sports can help you with gear, guidance and advice. Clearwater Sports knows camping, and we want everyone to be happy campers.
  • Backpacks from: Deuter, Camelbak, Backcountry Access and Kelty.
  • Tents from: MSR, Sierra Design, Kelty, Eureka, and GoLite
  • Sleeping Bags and Pads from: Sierra Design, Kelty, Crazy Creek, Eureka, Big Agnes and Therm-a-rest
  • Cooking Equipment from: Jetboil, MSR, Primus, GSI, Open Country, Coleman and Campin Gaz
  • Camping Accessories from: Petzl, Black Diamond, e-Gear, MSR, Sigg, KleenKanteen, Camelbak, Katadyn, Nalgene, local and USGS Topographical maps

Clothing

Keeping comfortable and dry in Vermont is not only important to having fun, but at times can be vital to your survival. Clearwater Sports takes this aspect of outdoor outfitting very seriously. Our selection of technical outerwear is chosen based upon functionality first, and fashion second. Everything we sell our staff would feel comfortable in while working and playing in the elements.

Our casual/work clothing is from brands that you know, wears like iron, and will make you look great.

Technical Outerwear from: Patagonia, Isis for Women, GoLite, Darn Tough , and Mountain Khakis

Work and Casual Clothes from: Mountain Khakis,  Kavu, Patagonia, Isis for Women, and Ruffwear for Dogs

 
Footwear

There's nothing like a comfortable pair of shoes on your feet. We have a vast selection for all your outdoor adventures and daily life. Footwear for hiking, day tripping, trail running, walking, paddling, tubing the river, or hanging at the beach...

Technical and Casual Footwear from: Merrell, Garmont,  Teva, and Holey Soles
Family Gear
 Child Carriers, Joggers and Strollers: Kelty, Deuter, and Chariot Carriers
Automobile Accessories, Truck Racks and Trailers

Car Racks: Thule component rack systems for bikes, skis, snowboards, kayaks, canoes, car top boxes, accessories, etc.

Trailers and Accessories: Malone Auto Racks and Trailers.
All trailers can be drop-shipped right to your door.
We also carry Bike Accessories and Clothing
 You can order any product we sell and we will ship it to you. Special orders are accepted. Call Clearwater Sports for details. Major credit cards accepted.