Boats & Gear

Designed with over 1600 paddlers opinions being considered, the TRAK 2.0 is the ultimate touring kayak.…

So, now Father's Day is lurking on the horizon.Here are a few paddling items that we're sure Dad will be…

Fins come in all shapes and sizes, and what they do is they allow the board to track straighter.…

Canadians love tumplines. Americans generally consider them torture devices, largely because they've…

What do you do if your canoe trip begins or ends with a long open water crossing? You can paddle the big…

One thing you'll want to do is inspect your board after each use to make sure there's no dings or…

So, Mother's Day is coming up. Did you forget? We didn't! Here are a few paddling items that we're…

In this video, wilderness adventurer Jim Baird documents his float plane ride into the wilderness to Lac…

Let's talk about using your anchor trolley system. Now the reason that I use the word "system" is when…

Spring is here and (hopefully) you've got your tax returns completed by now. If you find yourself with a…

I remember the anticipation of the spring thaw when I could finally get out on the water again after a…

Tom Watson reviews some of the changes that are in store for defining “Life Jackets” and “PFDs”? It’s…

I'm big on symbolism. You know, experiencing something and pondering, "what does that *really*…

Sprayskirts are made from neoprene and are designed to keep water out of the inside of your kayak so…

There you are, right where you want to be, within perfect casting distance of that honey hole. But the…

I have found every paddler has their own opinion as to where and how to store gear on the decks of their…

When you're out on the water, you have to take into account two important factors — the…

Many years ago I saw a very simple piece of equipment that I filed away in my memory bank and forgot to…

Dozens of new canoeing and camping products are introduced every year.  Some are honestly useful;…

One of the funnest parts of kayak fishing is customizing your fishing kayak to fit your individual…

The correct paddle length should be anywhere from eight inches to twelve inches above your…

The best way to carry a single sea kayak is with two or more people. However, sooner or later you will…

American paddler, Cliff Jacobson, and I love to debate about camp tips and gear. It's what we do while…