‘King of the Nile’ Kayaker Joins Kokatat Global Paddle Team
Meet ‘The King of the Nile’ — a role model for budding BIPOC whitewater kayakers and paddlers.
The Best Kayaks for Beginners in 2021
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 are the best kayaks and the gear you need to get started.
Hobie Boosts Offerings, Moves Into Inflatable Kayak, SUP Market
In 1950, founder Hobie Alter created his first surfboard. It’s now 2021, and the brand has come a long way.
Our Truck and Gear Were Stolen: Here’s How We Got Them Back
If you have recently experienced theft and are feeling hopeless, don’t give up! The chances of you finding your property might be higher than you think — especially if you’re up for a bit of detective work. Here’s how we took matters into our own hands and uncovered the clues to find our stolen vehicle and gear.
Half the Weight, Twice the Fun: Aquaglide Deschutes 145 Tandem Kayak Review
The Aquaglide Deschutes 145 tandem kayak is lightweight and burly, ready to take on river floats, whitewater, or multiday excursions. And it can be rolled up and checked aboard your next flight.
Sale: Get 15% Off Oru Folding Kayaks
With summer coming to a close, it’s a great time to save on folding kayaks from Oru. Right now, you can get several different kayaks for up to 15% off.
Ultimate Lake Gear: Beach Toys to Make the Most of the Water
Ever since summer started, our family of four has been scouring the internet for the best lake gear out there. From electric water bikes to coolers and portable grills, we tried to cover every budget and interest level.
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ICAST’s Best of Show: Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot Fishing Kayak Tested
Old Town’s Sportsman AutoPilot Fishing Kayak is awesome, but it has a bit of a learning curve. GearJunkie contributor Morgan Nowels went down to Florida and got the inside scoop.
Paddle Powerhouse: PFD, Watersports Brands MTI and Mustang Survival Merge
Two major PFD brands — MTI and Mustang Survival — are merging to bring more paddlesports gear to the market.
‘Most Advanced Fishing Kayak’: World Champ Launches $8,000 Apex Watercraft
With a carbon fiber hull and design that mixes stand-up paddleboards with sit-on-top kayaks, Apex Watercraft gives anglers a new type of fishing vessel.
Kayaking for Beginners: An Essential Checklist
This is the gear you need to start kayaking.
Dream Drop: Kayaker Paddles Over 134-Foot Waterfall
Dane Jackson is one of the best kayakers in the world. This new video of him dropping a massive waterfall will leave you in awe.
Dual-Buoyancy PFD: Mustang Survival Khimera Review
This dual-flotation PFD made our 2019 Gear of the Year list for its unique design and performance on the water — here’s why.
Protecting the Box Canyon and Yellowstone River: ‘Our Local Epic’
This full-length documentary is the story of a group of kayakers who came together to protect their local land — a section of the Yellowstone River.
500-Pound Marlin Drags Kayaker 15 Miles Out to Sea
Most people won’t catch a 500-pound marlin in their lifetimes. These guys decided to do it from a kayak.
Blind Mountaineer Kayaks Grand Canyon in ‘The Weight of Water’
Everest climber and all-around adventurer Erik Weihenmayer stars in ‘The Weight of Water,’ a film in which he takes on paddling the Grand Canyon.
Illegal Skateboarding Launched This Cutting-Edge Helmet Brand: Here’s How
Sweet Protection builds some of the most advanced ski, bike, and whitewater helmets on the planet. But its roots trace back to illegal halfpipes hidden in the woods of rural Norway. This is the story of a few passionate athletes and their quest for better gear.
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Gear for a Rafting Adventure: Camp on the River
Don’t just take a river trip — make the most of it! Remember these 10 items and you’re sure to have an unforgettable adventure that’s both safe and comfortable.
Dane Jackson Sets New Course Record at 24th-Annual Green Race
Paddling phenom Dane Jackson set a new Green Race course record of 4:04, just missing out on cracking the 4-minute barrier. We got to chat with Jackson after his big win and get some insights on how he prepared, how the race went, and what the future holds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Whitewater Revival: $40 Million Restoration Puts Michigan on Paddling Map
Whitewater might not be top of mind when you think about Michigan. But Grand Rapids wants to change that. It’s going big, ripping out dams and restoring a river to its natural state along the way.
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Best Paddle for Kayak Fishing? Try One of These Four
Are you in the market for a new paddle to get you into uncharted waters? We took this roundup of paddles for anglers to the Madison River in Montana for a river-based test.
Old Town Topwater 106 Angler: A Good Kayak in a Small Package
Sometimes, bigger isn’t better. I had the opportunity to take the new Old Town Topwater in its 10-foot 6-inch incarnation for a test spin, and it held its own on small water.
Oru Kayak Launches ‘Haven,’ the First Tandem Folding Kayak
The origami-inspired folding kayak company, Oru, now offers pairs a way to get on the water. The Haven is the world’s first folding kayak for two people.
