The Best Dry Bags of 2019
We review and test the Best Dry Bags of 2019, including the YETI Panga Waterproof Duffel and top picks from SealLine, NRS, and more.
Is This the Worst Over-the-Falls Wipeout Ever Filmed?
A surfer gets caught in one of the heaviest waves in the world, and boy does he take it on the chin.
Kathmandu Acquires Surf Brand Rip Curl
New Zealand-based retailer Kathmandu Holdings Ltd. today announced it will acquire Rip Curl for $236 million.
Red Bull Competition to Include Female Paddlers for the 1st Time
Red Bull’s Heavy Water standup paddleboard competition is finally letting women compete in it’s third running of the event.
Watch: 2,000 Miles by Bike and Surfboard
Friend duo Cooper Thomas and Pius Kazimieraitis, aka the Coastal Sifters, quit their jobs to tour the coast by bike — surfing and picking up trash along the way.
30 Meters Deep: Freediver ‘Wingsuits’ Underwater
Experience the underwater world through this professional freediver’s latest stunt. No fins, no oxygen, no problem.
The World’s Hardest Rivers: Nouria Newman Kayaks Patagonia
Join Nouria Newman, Ben Stookesberry, and Eric Boomer as they attempt the Triple Crown of Patagonia kayaking — the Baker, Bravo, and Pasqua.
A New Kind of Environmental Steward: The Ciggy Board Boys
Two surfers removed over 4,000 cigarette butts from the beach — and used them to build a surfboard.
Video: Is Alaska the Ultimate Surf Destination?
Surfers take note: Alaska may be cold, but it has some of the best surf around. The new film ‘Within Reach’ uncovers what makes the northern land worth visiting.
Kayaker ‘Chased’ by Giant 360-Pound Alligator
‘I just paddled and paddled, it came within probably 5 feet of the back of my kayak like up on a plane surging,’ the kayaker said.
Kammok Launches Packable, Waterproof Packs
The brand most people know for hammocks enters the backpack and duffel market.
Video: Ben Gravy Surfs All 50 States
YouTuber and novelty wave fanatic Ben Gravy just surfed his 50th state.
MeatEater Releases New Fishing Series ‘Das Boat’
Steven Rinella and crew bought a boat. And they’re putting it through its paces in the new online series ‘Das Boat.’
Meet Derby, the Whitewater Queen of Cataract Canyon
Cataract Canyon delivers Utah’s biggest whitewater. This is the story of a Colorado River trailblazer.
Close Call: Kayakers Nearly Crushed by Cliff Collapse
Drone footage captures the sudden collapse (and scary close call!) of a cliff on Lake Superior.
The Most Packable Kayak: Meet the Oru Inlet
Oru is shaking up the boating world with the release of the lightest, most packable, least expensive folding kayak. It easily fits in your trunk and sets up in just 3 minutes.
Open-Water Swimming: Tips and Gear to Swim Outside
Check out our complete guide to open-water swimming. Train outside with the best swimming gear, including top picks from ROKA, blueseventy, and more.
Why America’s 1st Olympic Surf Team Is Training in the Desert
The sport of surfing is preparing for the Olympic Games in 2020. And new technology has top surfers headed to the Texas desert to train. We traveled to Texas to learn more.
Swell Watercraft Scupper 14: Sit-On-Top Kayak Evolved
The man who brought the sit-on-top kayak to market has started a new brand: Swell Watercraft. The result is the among the best-designed sit-on-top kayaks on the market.
Angler and Kayaker Trade Places, Experience Public Waters
The third video in a new series from Fat Tire puts a fly fisherman and a whitewater kayaker together. In an effort to understand each other, they experience the water in new ways.
Free Gear Fridays: Win the KEENs of Your Dreams
This week, we’re giving away a free pair of KEENs. If you win, you get to choose a pair of sandals, shoes, boots, or any other style you want. Enter now for your chance to win!
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‘Banking on Bailey’ Is Our Favorite Kayak Film So Far This Year
Love kayaking, colorful personalities, and old trucks? Well, you’re going to love this video by Filson and Merrell.
This 9-Year-Old Irish Grom Surfs, Rides, and Dives With the Best
Talk about getting an early start in an adventurous life! Joshua Karbus does more at 9 years old than many adults do in a lifetime.
Merrell Choprock: Built for the Trail, Ready for the Water
As summer temps rise, there’s nothing better than spending a day near the water. Luckily, the Merrell Choprock is a trail-ready shoe built for aquatic adventures.
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Chaco Repairs: Watch How Your Sandals Get a New Life
We traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan, home of Chaco’s custom print shop and repair facility, to see step by step how the brand repairs and resoles old sandals.
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Patagonia Swimwear: Popular, Practical, Reduced Carbon Footprint
Basic summer Baggies are Patagonia’s most popular product to date. Surprised? Here’s why you shouldn’t be.
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Yvon Chouinard’s ‘Some Stories’ Book Review: A Call to Action
Yvon Chouinard’s latest book, ‘Some Stories,’ tells the tale of a lifelong generalist both in work and play. And it ends with a strong call to action for humankind.
Lowest Price Yet: Get Your YETI Hopper Two Now
This week, YETI dropped the price of its Hopper Two 30 soft coolers by 20 percent. Now, you can get the same great cooler for $240.
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Video: Meet the Bush Pilots of the Last Frontier
‘I’ve probably said more prayers in the cockpit of an airplane than anywhere else.’ In Alaska, aviation is critical. This video highlights the Last Frontier’s bush pilots.
Uber Launches Submarine ‘Rideshare’ Along Great Barrier Reef
scUber allows sight-seers in Australia to hail a two-person submersible and view one of the seven natural wonders of the natural world.
Greenland-Style Paddles: Gearlab Kalleq Review
Greenland-style paddles use a narrow blade to propel canoes efficiently. Our writer put the Akiak by Gearlab to the test for this review.