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Pine & Tide Gear Supply, York, Maine
Northern Explorer Supply is New England's Crescent Kayak Dealer!

All Models are NOW IN STOCK for Immediate PurchaseALMOST 40 HULLS AVAILABLE - SELLING QUICKLYContact 207.337.1356 or [email protected]
to arrange a convenient showing and pick-up or delivery

Outfitting you for water, wilderness, beach, and backyard adventures.

COMING SOON--> ONLINE RENTALS AND PURCHASES* FOR IN-STORE PICKUP OR DELIVERY:

  • Sit-on-Top Kayaks

  • Sit-on-Top Fishing Kayaks

  • Inflatable Paddleboards + Tubes

  • Inshore Fishing Gear

  • Beach Furniture + Tents

  • Disc Golf Kits, Kites + Bocce

  • Tree Tents + Hammocks

  • Camping Gear

  • e-Bikes + Fat Bikes

  • Birding + Moose Watching Kits

  • XC Skis + Skinbased 'Skishoes'

  • Snowshoe Kits + Microspikes

  • Vehicle Gear Racks

  • Accessories + Common Supplies**

  • Memorabilia of Local Recreation**

PLUS: Try our GoPro Trip Video Program! Connect one of our rental cameras to the pre-attached mounts and film. After it's downloaded at our shop, a production quality version of your footage will be provided!

* Not all Rental items listed are available for purchase.
** Available for purchase only.

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Premium gear, trip video services and memorabilia at the gates to all of Maine

GearAccessEnhancements
Largest multi-sport rental selection aroundLocated at the edge to/from all of Maine and near York's incredible activity areasBook rentals online + choose to add supplies and gifts to your order
Quality, hard-to-find gear designed to improve how you experience natureEasy pickups + returns off of I-95 or RT 1 near other conveniencesEquipment showroom, supplies and bait shop, and Maine-made memorabilia
Rent the basics or customize a unique packageConvenient hours of operation and drive-in facilityTrip Video Program w/snap mounts and professional edits

Conveniently located at the I-95 & RT 1 ENTRANCE TO ALL OF MAINE near Mount Agamenticus, York Beaches, the Water District Trail System, and the National Scenic York River.

Explore and recharge like never before. Maximize your time away.

We make gearing-up convenient and empowering.

  • Try a new outdoor activity or award-winning product

  • Access a wide range of gear from one shop--avoid multiple stops

  • Avoid the inconveniences of other hard to reach or overrun shops

  • Secure rentals and supplies online in advance of your trip versus gambling with phone or walk-in orders

  • Avoid often aged, neglected, or poorly designed outdoor equipment that could diminish your trip

  • Self-transport gear instead of being tied to a fixed setting, hourly fees, schedule, or pace

  • Choose prompt white-glove local delivery to popular destinations

  • Avoid the large expense of purchasing quality gear

  • Save yourself from schlepping or storing bulky or complex gear

  • Avoid delays/lost items and packaging associated with mail-order rentals

  • Choose to rent a GoPro camera kit to record your special trip

Northern Explorer Supply

When you book or buy from us we provide:

  • Safety and Etiquette Information

  • Overview of Local Laws & Rental Policies

  • Overview of Usage Risks, Terms, and Conditions

  • Review of Equipment Condition and Operational Disclaimers

  • Review of Self-service Procedures

Northern Explorer Supply

Vehicle Racks Available
Delivery not Necessary

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What if you fall in love with the gear you rent?

If you decide that you'd like to own one of the many hard to find products we rent, we will apply 20% of your rental cost (up to $100) towards the regular purchase price. Some exclusions apply; not all products are available for purchase.For most retail items, you can choose to have the order shipped to our climate-controlled storage location to retrieve when you are in the area or to your home.

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Pine & Tide Gear Supply, York, Maine

Temporary Hours

9AM to 5PM Mon-Sat

via Appointment

Countdown to Online Bookings & Purchases Launch

    DISCLAIMER: This site is owned and operated by Experience Formations LLC ('Lessor' and 'Retailer'). It is under construction; all information currently published is in draft form and thus unofficial (unreliable)--for informational purposes only; all such information is subject to change at any time without notice. All rental bookings (which establish the user as a 'Lessee') and retail purchases (which establish the user as a 'Retail Purchaser') must be conducted through an Experience Formations LLC-owned website or electronic in-store sales terminal as part of the checkout workflow; no lease (also known as 'Rental') booking or retail oriented transaction shall be considered valid or complete unless every notice, policy, and agreement is read, understood, and accepted before products and services are rendered. It is the intended Lessee and retail Purchaser's responsibility to acquire the knowledge, skill, and preparatory information and equipment--including the advice of a doctor--necessary to reduce or eliminate any and all risks they will be exposed to, including risk of death or death to others. The Lessees and Retail user(s) agree to HOLD HARMLESS Experience Formations LLC and its business, Northern Explorer Supply ('NES') and its affiliates, representatives, agents, suppliers, family members, next of kin, insurers, and lawyers of any and all faults--including negligence--as indicated by the first instance a user initiates or transacts possession of or benefit from any product(s) or service(s) an Experience Formations LLC renders. Each and every legal agreement, policy, or notification must be read in entirety, completed, and--where requested--signed in acceptance by the Adult (18 years and older) Lessee or Purchaser and each member of their Party before using Experience Formations LLC's services and products. No service or product shall be considered rendered without full Lessee/Purchaser acceptance of all terms, conditions, and procedures; if otherwise, any relationship with Experience Formations LLC shall be deemed null and void. Any attempt to avoid, disregard, cancel, or override any and all communications or agreements shall constitute termination of services and products expressed or exchanged. Every and any Lessee and/or their Party member that engages in any expression, transaction, or use of any Lessor/Retailer furnished service or product--including its transportation--shall completely accept all risks associated; all users accept the inherent and unpredictable risks of using, storing, or transporting outdoor equipment within the natural or built environment which under all circumstances include risks of severe personal injury, paralysis, trauma, or death and risks of damage or loss of personal or commercial property due to natural or manmade factors or conditions. The Lessee/Purchaser agrees that if they experience any doubt of their own ability, health sufficiency, and understanding of how to prepare for their outing, choose the best location to use their transacted product(s) or service(s), transport, operate, or maintain equipment in a completely safe manner that they should not use the equipment or our services whatsoever. It is recommended that users are determined by their doctor(s) to be healthy enough to perform highly rigorous recreational and leisure activity and are intermediately-to-expertly skilled before using our equipment. THE LESSEE AND THEIR PARTY HEREBY WAIVE ALL LESSOR LIABILITY AND ACCEPT THE FULL MAGNITUDE OF ALL RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 'AS-IS' HANDLING, USE, SAFEKEEP, INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS, AND BUSINESS POLICIES REQUIRED TO LEASE, USE, OR AQUIRE ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE BY EXPERIENCE FORMATIONS LLC--NO EXCEPTIONS.

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