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KL Outdoor Takes On New Ownership

We are pleased to announce that substantially all the assets of KLO Holdings LLC, including the various trademarks of that...

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SPOT Introduces the New SPOT X Jeep® Edition 2-Way Satellite Messenger

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Globalstar Canada Satellite Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NYSE MKT: GSAT) and a leader...

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101 Inspirational Paddling Quotes We Know You’ll Love

It seems just about every activity out there has its own set of inspirational quotes, clever catch-phrases and quips...

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A Paddler’s Guide to Social Distancing

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News & Events

Iced in with nowhere to go? As more states and provinces recommend people work from home, stay home from school, cancel paddling events and...

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Oru Kayak Haven Tandem Folding Kayak Review

Once upon a time, people who wanted to sell kayaks just went and built them first. High-tech companies like...

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Canoes

Esquif Canoes’ Excite Review

Getting in Esquif’s new Excite, I couldn’t get Secret’s antiperspirant tagline out of my head: Strong enough for a...

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Canoes

Northstar Canoes B16 Touring Canoe Review

My stomach sinks whenever I see a canoe atop the roof of a car. I feel for the vessel,...

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Kayaks

Kayak Review: Pyranha 12R Whitewater Longboat

I first heard about Pyranha’s 12R on April 1, 2017. I was soon disappointed to learn the launch of...

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Guide To Kayak Trailers: Types, Parts, Towing Tips &...

You don’t need a trailer to transport your kayak, but sometimes a trailer is the right tool for the...

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Bags, Boxes, Cases & Packs

How To Choose The Right Drybags For Your Paddling...

A drybag is a piece of gear used to keep things dry when submerged in water. It is essentially...

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Technical Outerwear

Stay Warm & Dry With This Guide To Using,...

What is a drysuit? Simply put, a drysuit is a specialized piece of paddlesports clothing. Drysuits provide a high...

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Trips

Destinations

Guide to Kayaking Vancouver: How To Make The Most...

Vancouver is one of Canada’s most popular destinations to visit in the summer months, for good reason. Just a...

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Destinations

The Best Way To Experience Lake Louise Is By...

Lake Louise, Alberta is a major tourism destination, for good reason. Lake Louise is a tiny hamlet in the...

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Destinations

Paddle Toronto: 6 Of The Best Places To Kayak...

Home to the largest urban population in Canada, a thriving diversity of cultures, NBA, MLB and NHL teams, as...

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Destinations

5 Of The Best Places In The World To...

Bioluminescence is a unique wonder that thrills almost everyone. Whether it’s created by a land-based creature like a firefly,...

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Trip Planning

How To Kayak Camp: Tips For Planning, Packing, Portaging...

Kayak camping is a lovely way to enjoy the outdoors. You pack all your camping equipment in your kayak,...

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Strokes & Techniques

How To Safely Transport A Paddleboard With And Without...

There are few things as peaceful in life as standup paddling down a crystal-clear river that meanders through a...

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Buying Advice

The Problem with V-Shaped Hulls

Some whitewater canoe designs appear to be timeless. I remember the excitement when another canoe instructor, Curtis Berryman, and I...

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Insane Whitewater Canoeing Down Grand Canyon

Most paddlers who run self-supported trips down the Colorado River would be looking to bring a combination of rafts...

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News & Events

Coronavirus Updates: Everything you need to know about how...

As more states and provinces declare emergencies and people practice social distancing due to the spread of COVID-19, the...

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The world’s most significant canoeing landmark isn’t what you...

Try out this topic at your next campfire discussion—what is the greatest canoe landmark in the world? The more...

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