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 Akiak 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.
Hobie Revamps Best-Selling Mirage Outback Fishing Kayak
The Mirage Outback, Hobie’s best-selling fishing kayak, receives a full overhaul. Here are the details.
Touring Redefined: Old Town Castine 140 Kayak First Look
After 10 years, Old Town returns to the touring kayak market with its new Castine series. The Castine 140 is a day touring kayak designed for comfort and performance. We took it out for a day trip on Falls Lake to see if it’s worth the hype.
Watch: Kayaker Hits 36 MPH on Yosemite Creek
Tenaya Creek rages over huge rapids and smooth rock. Dane Jackson absolutely crushes it, and this video clearly shows his stoke.
Multipurpose Watercraft: Wilderness Systems Radar 135 Review
Fish, hunt, or explore: The Wilderness Systems Radar 135 offers multipurpose usage to the everyday adventurer.
Pedal Power: Fishing Watercraft of ICAST 2018
The future of personal watercraft looks bright! We scoured the ICAST fishing convention to find seven exciting new fishing boats.
Pedal, Fish, Catch: Old Town Predator PDL Kayak Review
Catch more fish, fish more spots, and get some exercise — the Old Town Predator PDL fishing kayak has plenty of upside. We took it up and down the largest reservoir in Kansas to see just how well it performs.
Gear We Used to Kayak From Cuba to Florida
A team of three paddled 125 miles from Havana, Cuba, to Florida. This is the gear they used for the ocean kayak trip.
Nile Kayak Race: Watch Ugandan Pro Compete
The world’s longest river has some massive rapids. Learn the story of Sadat Kawawa as he ascended within the Ugandan kayak scene to compete with the world’s best.
Dagger RPM: The Iconic Whitewater Kayak Is Back
Dagger will bring back the iconic RPM and RPM Max kayaks for its 30th anniversary. They’re two of the top-selling whitewater kayaks of all time.
So You Want to Be a Kayak Instructor?
You love to paddle. There is nothing better than the freedom of the river. Perhaps working on the river would be the perfect job? This is what you should know before becoming a kayak instructor.
Jackson Kayak Takes On Fishing Market With New Brand
Blue Sky Boatworks launched this month with a twin-hull 360 Angler and Escape that are turning heads in the fishing world.
Budget Drysuit for Dirtbag Paddlers: Mythic Gear Review
Mythic Gear’s budget-priced Taruba drysuit allows even the financially-challenged kayaker to paddle year-round.
Breaking The Dam: Paddling Iowa’s ‘Revived’ Rapids
Get your butt to Iowa and get in a kayak. Sound silly? We did just that.
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Expedition Halted, ‘Kayak Libre’ Talks Cuba-USA Traverse
Last week, a team spearheaded by Oru Kayak attempted, and failed, to paddle from Cuba to Florida. This guest column explains the endeavor from an insider’s perspective.
Five Kayakers Held Hostage In Post-Peace Deal Colombia
Ben Stookesberry and a team of international kayakers were 300 miles into the first descent of a Colombian river when FARC seized the group.
45 Miles, Two Nights: Pushing The Limits Of A Foldable Kayak
Can an origami ‘folding’ kayak manage the rigors of a multi-day, whitewater river trip? We paddled an Oru Bay ST 45 miles down the John Day River to find out.
No Sleep, Keep Paddling: Kayaking 300 Miles In ‘Everglades Challenge’
Our editor paddled for 300 nautical miles across a subtropical swath in an unsupported race with manatees, mangroves, and sleepless nights in a kayak seat.
‘Canoecopia’ Expo: New Paddling Gear For 2017
We combed the largest paddle-sports expo in the country to find some of the most exciting new canoe, kayak, and SUP products for 2017.
Watch Kayakers Take Beating In 90-Foot Falls
Ouch, that had to hurt! Tomata Two is one burly waterfall. Nobody makes it look easy in this ‘beater reel,’ but dang it’s fun to watch.
‘Bottom Of The Earth’: Treasure Hunt In The World’s Deepest Gorge
‘Skin-bubbling’ plants, mummies, and ancient Incan treasure: It happened on an actual race through Earth’s deepest gorge, a story told in the new book ‘Comrades Of The Colca’.
Origami Boat: Oru Folding Kayak Review
The Oru Kayak is a ‘real boat’ that fits in a backpack. We put it to the test in Minnesota lakes for this review.