Voyage of the Pangaea!

Gear Junkie took three days off to sail with world-famous explorer Mike Horn, stowing away for a ride on the Pangaea sailboat for a few…

Test: SeasonFive Water Line

Staking claim between a rash-guard and a wetsuit, SeasonFive has a unique offering with its new line. Our writer tested the apparel on a recent…

SPOT on a Keychain

The latest product from SPOT LLC, an “asset protection” package made for the boating market, has GPS-enabling controls that fit on a key fob.

Kayak Dry Suit Test

In cold water, a dry suit can be an essential, life-preserving piece of equipment. Gear Junkie tested a Kokatat dry suit this year kayaking in…

Mad River Malecite Canoe

Mad River built its first Malecite canoe in 1971. For 2011, the classic canoe design gets an update and a new hull.

Star Trek Wetsuit

“Beam me up, Scotty!” To the surf break, that is.

ZOIK Inflatable Kayak

On calm water and through rapids, Gear Junkie tests the inflatable kayak/raft hybrid that is the ZOIK AlterEgo.

Jackson Kayak All Star

Ryan Stuart, the gear editor at Canada’s Explore magazine, tests the All Star whitewater kayak for Gear Junkie.

Sports Helmet Holy Grail?

A long-awaited idea, the Scarab is a multisport helmet certified as safe for a half-dozen sports, rock climbing, cycling, kayaking, and equestrian activities included.

Winter Kayak Gear Test

It’s January 17, white and cold in Minneapolis. But I’ve got a race to prepare for. Here are a couple shots from my icy training…

SRS Hammer Paddle

Writer Jason Magness put the Simon River Sports Hammer paddle to the test on multiple expeditions this past year. Here is his verdict.

Kayak Training Machine

Paddle all winter long. The Ergometer is an exercise machine that mimics the kayaking experience. I am using it to train for a race in…

Wing Blade Kayak Paddle

The FastKayak Flyer wing-blade paddle lives up to its name. Our tester proved the point on a recent adventure race in Abu Dhabi.

NYT: Pack Raft story

Pack rafting, an outdoors activity with roots in aviator survival boats from World War II, is the topic of my travel article in today’s New…

Sustainably-Harvested Surfboard

The eco surfboard has arrived. Hess Surfboards touts recycled foam and sustainably-harvested wood as materials used in the making of its eco-conscious boards.

Patagonia’s R2 wetsuit

Meet Patagonia’s “Greener Neoprene” wetsuit, a surf-friendly suit made by incorporating limestone instead of oil as its base.

Canoe made of Hemp and Corn

Hemp, corn, and fiberglass — these are the ingredients for the Mad River Malecite ECO, a “green” concept canoe made with sustainable resources (but not…

Whitewater Creek Boating

Waterfalls, tight turns, fast-flowing rivers and boat-sucking currents are all part of the allure in a whitewater discipline called creek boating.

Teva Gnar Shoe Review

Out of the box, the Gnar appears to be a sneaker. But take a close look and you’ll see drain vents throughout the upper and…

Dreaming in High-Def

YouTube has perpetuated a generation of amateur videographers. But rarely do hobbyists make the transition from online to primetime. . .

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