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Kokopelli Chasm Lite Review: Touring on the Most Packable SUP Ever

Rarely do I look at a piece of gear and doubt its efficacy due to its size. Never fear, once inflated, this packable SUP speaks…

Written by Mary Murphy March 10, 2023

NSP’s CocoFlax Review: These Surfboards & Paddleboards Made From Coconut Are the Real Deal

Using raw coconut husk fibers, flax fiber rails, and an eco-friendly bio-resin, NSP has created an eco-board with an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio.

Written by Rebecca Parsons March 08, 2023

Pau Hana Endurance Air SUP Review: A Capable Craft for Overnight Paddle Dreams

This built-for-touring SUP has a displacement hull and tons of tie-down points. We put it to the test paddling the entirety of Yellowstone Lake.

Written by Sean Jansen March 03, 2023

Paddlesports Industry Leaders, Brands Form First ‘Paddlesports Trade Coalition’

The water or ‘paddlesports’ industry is quickly growing — enough that brands joined together last month to form an industry-first Paddlesports Trade Coalition.

Written by Mary Murphy February 15, 2023

SealLine 115L Boundary Dry Pack Review: The Megamouth of Dry Bags That Literally Swallows Gear

If you need a big dry bag for an overnight trip, look no further than the SealLine 115L Boundary Pack. There’s more space than I…

Written by Sean Jansen February 02, 2023

Pau Hana Endurance XL Standup Paddleboard Review: This Ultimate Expedition SUP Is a Tank

If you are a paddleboarder who doesn’t shy away from overnight expeditions, listen up. The Pau Hana Endurance XL may be the perfect SUP for…

Written by Sean Jansen January 10, 2023

Mustang Survival ‘Highwater 60L Waterproof Gear Hauler’ Review: The Durable, Well-Designed Future of Dry Bags

The Mustang Survival Highwater 60L Waterproof Gear Hauler is the ultimate for its design and price.

Written by Sean Jansen December 28, 2022

The Best Time to Buy an ISLE SUP Is Right Now

If you’re in the market for a SUP, ISLE’s early Black Friday deal is too good to ignore.

Written by Mary Murphy November 18, 2022

Looking for Unique? Canadian ‘Sea Gods’ Artist Series SUPs Satisfy

Sea Gods is a Canadian paddle brand fairly new to the market. 2022 was the first season we tested any of the Sea Gods SUP…

Written by Mary Murphy October 21, 2022

The Best Standup Paddleboards of 2022

Looking to invest in a standup paddleboard but don’t know where to start? Check out our list for the best paddleboards of 2021.

Written by Mary Murphy August 18, 2022

The Summer’s Hottest SUP: Body Glove Performer 2022 Review

What makes the Body Glove Performer one of the most popular standup paddleboards on the waves today? We took it for a spin to find…

Written by Mary Murphy August 02, 2022

SUP Recall: iROCKER Warns of ‘BLACKFIN’ Seam Issues

BLACKFIN SUP owners should immediately check their serial numbers to see if their paddleboard is impacted by a deflation defect.

Written by Mary Murphy August 01, 2022

Most Dialed ‘SUP-Yak’ Yet: ISLE Switch Review

Get two watercraft for the price — and space — of one. We tried the ISLE Switch SUP-yak to see how it fares. I’ve never…

Written by Mary Murphy July 28, 2022

‘Complete Novice’ Beats UK Heat Wave With Overnight SUP Adventure

Tranquility abounds with an overnight SUP camping trip down the River Thames — in the middle of the U.K.’s heat wave.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 21, 2022

Hyperlite Wakeboards Releases Affordable ‘Elevation’ iSUP for Beginners

Hyperlite Wakeboards seeks to lure more people onto the water with its portable, inflatable SUP design. The SUP is aimed at beginners and recreational paddlers.

A SUP for All: ISLE Pioneer 2.0 Standup Paddleboard Review

This paddleboard has all the basics you need and all the features you could want. It’s a stellar board for beginners or seasoned paddlers and…

Written by Mary Murphy July 11, 2022

Water and Land Sport Paradise: An Adventurer’s Guide to Fiji

Fiji has topped my bucket list for as long as I can remember. White sand beaches. Swaying palms. Pumping surf. Reefs rich in biodiversity. It’s…

Written by Rebecca Parsons July 08, 2022

Astral ‘PFD’ Sandal Review: Our New Favorite Footwear for River Treks

Astral’s founder and former raft guide Phillip Curry calls its latest footwear (and first sandals!) a project that’s been years in the making. We put…

Written by Mary Murphy July 04, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Hyperlite Inflatable SUP!

This week, two lucky winners will receive a Hyperlite Elevation iSUP.

GoPro Mountain Games Recap: From Kayaks to Splash Dogs, the Games Have It All

To call the GoPro Mountain Games frenetic may be an understatement. The 20th anniversary of the all-things-outdoors festival in Vail this past weekend offered an…

Written by David Young June 15, 2022

3 Friends to Cross Lake Ontario on SUPs in Protection of Great Lakes

Three men will cross Lake Ontario on standup paddleboards this month as part of an epic 7-year quest to paddle across five Great Lakes.

Written by Mary Murphy June 07, 2022

‘The Great Danish Paddle’: Casper Steinfath to SUP 900 Miles Around Denmark

‘WTF am I doing?’ We’re also wondering that as we follow along with Casper Steinfath on his latest long-distance adventure.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 11, 2022

Expert Paddleboarders Teach You How to Gear Up for a SUP Expedition

Two expert paddleboarders share their advice on the skills you need before taking to open waters and how to pack for SUP expeditions.

Budget Brand iROCKER Dives Into Ultralight SUPs: All Around 10′ Ultra Series Paddleboard Review

We tested iROCKER’s new paddleboard model, which debuted online this weekend. Here’s the verdict on the brand’s first ultralight paddleboard.

Written by Mary Murphy May 03, 2022

Go Fish: Paddleboard While You Cast on the iROCKER BLACKFIN Model XL SUP

iROCKER offers both hard and inflatable SUPs designed to take on a variety of nautical adventures. The brand designed the BLACKFIN Model XL to handle…

Free Gear Fridays: Win a SUP Package From Sea Gods!

This week, two lucky winners will receive either a 2022 Diatom iSUP package or a Carta Marina iSUP package from Sea Gods to get on…

Appease the ‘Sea Gods’: Check Out the Brand’s 2022 Inflatable Standup Paddleboards

Sea Gods makes inflatable standup paddleboards for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike. Its line of 2022 SUPs introduces a new PVC construction and refined board…