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The Best Standup Paddleboards of 2026

Inflatable standup paddleboards (SUPs) are fun watercraft for exploring lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Check out our favorite field-tested SUPs.

Written by Morgan Tilton March 12, 2026

House Votes to Allow Mining Near Pristine Boundary Waters

The bill will overturn a 20-year ban on mining enacted in 2023.

Written by Mary Andino January 21, 2026

Pedals to Paddles: Alpacka Launches First Sea Kayak Packraft

Alpacka’s lead designers (and co-founder) spent 10 years bringing their packraft concept to sea kayaks. The result? A 12-pound inflatable kayak that tracks on flatwater.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 19, 2026

A First Descent Generations in the Making: Watch Indigenous Kayakers Run Entire Klamath

For the first time in over 100 years, the Klamath is a free-flowing river. Watch a group of young kayakers become the first to run…

Written by Will Brendza November 18, 2025

Werner’s Latest Paddles Recalled: Blades Break Off Shafts

Anyone who owns a Werner Paddles Covert or Stealth model should stop using them immediately.

Written by Mary Andino November 10, 2025

Kayaking in the Desert: Explore Nevada’s Favorite Waterways

The Silver State is full of waterways ready to transport you through history.

Sponsored by Travel Nevada October 06, 2025

Jackson Kayak Antix 3.0: Bestselling Half-Slice Whitewater Kayak Gets Major Update

Jackson Kayak (JK) just introduced the Antix 3.0, an even more playful, comfortable, and surfable river-running whitewater kayak.

Written by Bryon Dorr September 23, 2025

Top Tips to Improve Your Paddling From SUP World Champ Candice Appleby

Eight-time stand-up paddleboard (SUP) world champ Candice Appleby shares her top tips to improve your paddling.

Written by Rebecca Parsons September 19, 2025

A Compact, Rechargeable Pump That Actually Works: AIRBANK Pulse Pro Review

The AIRBANK Pulse Pro is compact, lightweight, rechargeable, fast, and effortless. I no longer use a hand pump, except to top off some of my…

Written by Wesley Littlefield September 16, 2025

Maneuverable SUP Styles Whitewater: NRS Clean 96 Review

The NRS Clean 96 inflatable standup paddleboard is short and wide with aggressive continuous rocker for playful paddling on rivers and lakes.

Written by Morgan Tilton September 12, 2025

‘A Bittersweet Moment’: Nonprofit Locates Kayaker’s Remains in National Park Lake After Year-Long Search

Wesley Dopkins went missing on Jackson Lake in the summer of 2024. It took a year and a specialized nonprofit search and recovery organization to…

Written by Will Brendza September 12, 2025

Affordable, Fun, Fish-Ready SUP: Retrospec June Review

Explore more hard-to-reach fishing spots for less: Retrospec’s June inflatable SUP/kayak hybrid is lightweight, tough, and affordable, making it an excellent option for all your…

Written by Wesley Littlefield September 03, 2025

Straight Track, Speedy Glide: Red Paddle Co. Sport MSL 800 Inflatable Standup Paddleboard Review

Planted and stable, the Red Paddle Co. Sport MSL inflatable standup paddleboard follows a smooth, straight path through glassy or choppy lakes and rivers.

Written by Morgan Tilton September 02, 2025

RallyCrew: The Whitewater Community’s New Digital Eddy

Whitewater paddling is a niche sport, lifestyle, and industry without a central, global meeting place. RallyCrew, a new, free web app, aims to change that.

Written by Bryon Dorr August 20, 2025

How I Surfed a Tsunami and Lived to Tell About It

I’m the sole paddler that I know of — or have ever heard of — who has surfed a tsunami.

Written by Paul McHugh August 19, 2025

Pack for a Multiday Rafting Trip: GearJunkie’s Guide to Everything You’ll Need

If you’re setting off on a multiday rafting trip, here is the complete list of gear, apparel, and other items that you should pack.

Written by Mattie Schuler August 15, 2025

Stable SUP for River Riders: Red Paddle Wild MSL Inflatable Standup Paddleboard Review

The Red Paddle Co 9′6″ Wild MSL inflatable standup paddle board is easy to carry, pivot, and ride through turbulent water.

Written by Morgan Tilton August 08, 2025

The 7 Best National Parks to Explore by Kayak, Canoe, or SUP

From fishing to snorkeling to canoeing, these national parks have plenty of opportunities for paddling adventures.

Written by Mary Andino July 18, 2025

400+ Miles in 4 Days: Paddler Crushes FKT of ‘Beastly’ Wisconsin River

A 43-year-old Wisconsin man overcame sandbar mazes and nighttime rapids to score a new fastest known time for paddling the state’s longest river.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 17, 2025

Get the Play by Play of GearJunkie’s Very Official South Bay Surf Showdown

Two surfers. Two Segways. More than 11 miles of coastline. One champion.

Beyond National Parks: The Complete Guide to America’s National Seashores

If you crave the solitude of an undeveloped stretch of coast to beachcomb, birdwatch, and sunbathe, check out America’s best national seashores.

Written by Katie Richter July 11, 2025

Maximum Flotation, Minimal Compromise for Paddling Big Water: Astral Indus PFD Review

Astral’s recently released Indus rescue PFD has swept in a new era of safety and flotation in whitewater kayaking.

Written by Wil Henkel July 07, 2025

Paddling Western NC With an Olympian

Join Olympic Medalist Evy Leibfarth as she takes you on an insider’s tour of her hometown, Bryson City, North Carolina.

Sponsored by Visit North Carolina June 23, 2025

Forgiving, Tough, and Fun Downstream on Whitewater: Glide Lochsa 3.0 SUP Review

Cheap, lightweight, and agile, the Glide Lochsa Whitewater inflatable SUP from Salt Lake City–based Glide is a solid entry point for SUP paddlers who want…

Written by Andrew McLemore June 18, 2025

Flatwater-Friendly, Whitewater-Tough: Liquidlogic Remix XP Kayak Review

Whitewater kayaks emphasize performance, and recreational boats aim for comfort and capacity — the Liquidlogic Remix XP blends both.

Written by Nick Belcaster June 18, 2025

Finally Undammed: Indigenous Kayakers Become First to Paddle Complete Klamath River

For the first time in 100 years, the Klamath River is running undammed from its headwaters to the sea, and a group of Indigenous kayakers…

Written by Will Brendza June 12, 2025

The Best Kayaks for Beginners of 2026

The sport of recreational kayaking has been rapidly growing over the past several years, and there are hundreds of kayak options on the market. Here…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Nick Belcaster June 06, 2025

Budget-Friendly, Inflatable Kayak That’s Actually Good: Sea Eagle SE370 Review

The Sea Eagle SE370 is one of the most popular inflatable kayaks on the market. After rucking it up to alpine lakes and through desert…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl June 02, 2025

Paddling North Carolina’s Elusive Cheoah River

When conditions are right, this 9-mile stretch of whitewater is one of the premier destinations for advanced paddlers in the Southeast.

Sponsored by Visit North Carolina May 30, 2025

The Best Inflatable Kayaks of 2026

Just inflate and go. We tested the best inflatable kayaks today, with capable and packable award winners from Advanced Elements, NRS, BOTE, and more.

Written by Nick Belcaster May 22, 2025

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