• GORE-TEX® Pro body and socks

• Available standard colours:

  • Mantis (Green)

  • Red

• Metal tooth, waterproof Optiseal front relief zipper

• Latex gasket with neoprene punch through collar and cuffs

• Dual adjustable overskirt with hook & loop compatible neoprene

• Self-draining, zippered chest pocket with key lanyard

• Cordura® seat and knee patches; self draining

• Adjustable bungee drawcord at waist

• Every suit 100% fill tested; guaranteed to be dry

Kokatat Meridian GORE-TEX PRO Drysuit with socks and relief zipper

The Kokatat GORE-TEX® Meridian Dry Suit is arguably the pinnacle of paddling drysuits. We’ve found the Meridian to be of top notch quality, and the durable Gortex fabric is second to none. For packrafters, the Meridian is on the “heavier duty” end of the spectrum, with a couple features that may not be fully utilised (such as the dual overskirt). With this said, this drysuit is a fantastic and reliable piece of equipment, and stands up well to our Australian river systems (read; blackberries!).

Kokatat's highly regarded GORE-TEX® Meridian Dry Suit is the definitive whitewater and sea kayaking dry suit. Made with 3.21oz Evolution GORE-TEX® Pro Shell 3-layer fabric and Cordura® seat and knee reinforcement panels for supreme durability. The Meridian features an adjustable overskirt, GORE-TEX® socks, relief zipper, zippered chest pocket, latex gaskets, and neoprene punch through over cuffs. A limited lifetime warranty.

DRY SUIT MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS

Tips:

• Do not measure yourself. Measurements should be performed by an authorized and trained Kokatat retailer. Failing that, someone you trust to get in close with a cloth measuring tape.

• Just relax! Look forward and stand up straight with your feet about 12 inches apart.

• Don’t move around and look straight ahead. Stop looking at your measuring partner or the floor. Remember, relax!

• Take measurements in street clothes and bare feet, preferably washed.

• DO NOT make allowances for insulation layers under the suit. Kokatat patterns are designed to allow for adequate layering under dry suits.

• All circumferences should be taken at the widest point. If you happen to be measuring your wife or mother-in-law, you may want to refer to this as… oh, forget it.

• Again… measure twice, cut once.

The following measurements should be taken on the person’s front side:

CHEST:Take this measurement at the widest point. This is usually at the nipple area. Do not hold your breath, just relax. If the person is muscular, take a second measurement at the armpit area, across the upper chest. Use the larger of the two measurements. 

WAIST: Measure just above your hip bone where your body bends when bending sideways.

HIPS: Take this measurement from the side to ensure the correct placement of the tape. Place the tape around the hips and across the widest point of the buttocks. This might be a good time to come up with a descriptive word other than “widest”. Make sure that all pockets are empty.

INSEAM: This is also referred to as the “crotch to ankle bone” measurement for those very secure individuals. Have the person stand with legs straight and feet about 12” apart. Have them hold their hand to the side, with palm facing out. Place the end of the measuring tape between their first two fingers. Ask them to place the hand with the tape in their crotch area, snug up against the body. Just relax! Stretch the tape straight down your ankle bone. Ask the person to look straight ahead, turn their head to the right and cough.

GIRTH: This measurement is for the entire torso length. Place the tape at the base of the neck on top of the shoulder. Run the tape down the front, through the crotch and up the back to the starting point on the shoulder.

This final measurement should be taken on the backside:

SPINE TO WRIST: Hold arm directly out to the side, parallel to the floor, palm down. Bend the elbow forward, stop hand in front of nose. Place the tape at the base of the neck, starting at the spine. Run tape along the arm, turn at the elbow, measuring to the wrist bone.

SIZING NOTES

Kokatat garments are sized with ample room for ventilation and to be comfortable over an insulating layer. For all stock product please refer to the stock sizes in the sizing chart.

KOKATAT DRYSUIT GARMENT CARE & MAINTENANCE

Kokatat Drysuits are a high quality technical garment, and as such require periodic maintenance and care. Like most other multi-layer waterproof garments, GORE-TEX Pro fabrics require regular washing as per care instructions to ensure your suit is free from grit, grime and grease which may naturally occur through body perspiration and/or regular river/ocean use. In addition to washing, Kokatat drysuits are fitted with Latex Rubber gaskets on the garment openings. These are designed to create a supple, tight seal around your neck, wrist (and ankles for suits without integrated socks). Inspection and maintenance of your gaskets will prevent leaks and premature ageing of these components. Replacement Gaskets are now available from Pack Raft Australia here, along with some useful links/videos for washing, care and maintenance of your suit.

Note on Exchange/Returns specifically for Kokatat Drysuits

We appreciate purchasing a drysuit is a large investment, and we want you to be both dry and comfortable paddling in your new Kokatat drysuit. Drysuit sizing is primarily based on paddler height, so start here when viewing the full sizing chart against your measured dimensions, to help figure out the suit size which will best fit you.

If considering an exchange, we ask that you kindly only try on the suit with clean socks/clothing, on carpet and keep the tags on the suit (i.e. keep the suit in an as new condition) until you are 100% sure the suit is right for you. Please also ensure to remove any makeup or sunscreen which may blemish/mark the garment prior to trying on. For any exchange suits blemished/marked, a minimum 10% restocking fee may be applied.

Pack Raft Australia keeps limited stock across the Kokatat range in-season, in various sizes/colours, but is happy to offer an exchange on available stock either in our warehouse or from the distributor (available stock may vary). If the suit size you require isn’t available when requesting an exchange, you may use the purchase price as credit towards any other available suit size/model we carry, or any stocked item on our website or use the value as a credit towards a special order or custom order suit for future delivery. Please note Special Order/Custom Order suits currently have a significant lead time, so please take this into consideration as construction and delivery may be weeks or months away.

Pack Raft Australia does not offer change of mind refunds on drysuits, but will be happy to assist you in getting kitted in the correctly fitting suit, in the most timely manner available.

For some customers, standard sizing may not be suitable, and you may with to consider a Custom Build suit (availability of this option is dictated by Kokatat’s production and materials, and may not be available from time to time).