Kokatat's most popular drysuit has been updated, and it's the best yet thanks to design updates and the new GORE-TEX PRO material that make a lighter weight, more rugged and Durable suit.
Kokatat's highly regarded Meridian Dry Suit is the definitive whitewater and sea kayaking dry suit. 2021 updates include the GORE-TEX PRO fabric that makes a lighter, more rugged and durable suit, a double zipper entry flap to keep water out of your boat, new streamlined patterning on the legs for comfort and mobility, a relief zipper flap, dual adjustable Ariaprene overskirt and GORE-TEX PRO socks. The suit still features a zippered chest pocket, latex gaskets with neoprene punch through over cuffs. A limited lifetime warranty ensures completely dry comfort for the life of the garment.
Product Care:
Maintenance tip: Look after your gaskets by removing any sunscreen or lube after use. Sunscreen will shorten the life of your gaskets!
Latex gaskets need to be treated every 4–6 weeks to prevent drying and cracking. Kokatat recommends 303 Protectant. Small tears or holes in the gasket may be repaired with Aquaseal. Replacement gaskets and kits are available.
See also Kokatat Product use & care
Size Guide:
Men's sizing - this drysuit is made in sizes S to XL - Stocked in M-XL on Red, Ocean Blue or Mantis green.
Medium | Large | X-Large | |
Chest | 97-104 | 104-112 | 112-122 |
Waist | 79-86 | 86-94 | 94-104 |
Girth | 160-170 | 173-183 | 183-193 |
Hips | 99-104 | 104-112 | 112-119 |
Inseam | 76-79 | 79-81 | 81-84 |
Sleeve | 81-86 | 86-89 | 89-91 |
Height | 168-183 | 178-188 | 183-193 |
Weight | 64-79 | 79-91 | 91-109 |
Neck Gasket | Large | Large | Large |
Wrist Gasket | Large | Large | Large |
Built-in sock | Md (42-44) | Md (42-44). | Md (42-44) |
MEASURING GUIDELINES
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 - preferably washed - street clothes and bare feet.
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.
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:
SLEEVE (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.
A NOTE ON DRY SUIT SIZING
A common mistake with dry suits is making a judgment about the size by looking at the garment while still on the hanger. A suit on the rack always looks bigger than when it is on you. If you fall on the high end of the size scale, move up to the next size and consider shortening sleeves and legs (dry suits only).
Posted by Ian R on 1st Oct 2022
I was pleasantly surprised to find how comfortable the suit is to wear and work in. Getting into and out of is a breeze (except of course the wrist and neck which are meant to be tight and so water proof but adjustable.) At my age I love the relief zipper. Happy with the product.
Posted by Sean K on 19th Sep 2017
At first it seems a bit expensive but only until you end up in cold water and then it all makes sense! Very comfortable, completely warm and dry.. It does exactly what it says on the box!