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Trips: Kayak in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is famous for many things—astonishing skyscrapers, Art Deco architecture, the blues, Al Capone, Michael Jordan and the Bulls,...

Virginia Marshall

Paddling Business

Kenji Haroutunian Joins The Big Gear Show Team

The Big Gear Show (BGS), a new outdoor industry trade show focused on hardgoods, with an emphasis on paddling,...

Press Release: The Big Gear Show

Bow Lines

How to save our wild places from being loved...

“I can only describe it like a zombie apocalypse.” Those are the words of Brad Bogle, as told to...

Kaydi Pyette

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Kayaks

Quiz: What kayak should you buy?

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Kayaks

Need help choosing the right boat? Complete our quick quiz to tell us what you want from your kayak and we'll match you with...

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Liquidlogic’s Homeslice Whitewater Kayak Review

Back in 2001, Liquidlogic debuted their first-ever design—a slicey playboat called the Session. Almost two decades later, Liquidlogic has...

Graham Kent

Kayaks

Delta Kayaks’ Traverse 17.5T Tandem Kayak Review

I’m a big fan of tandem kayaks. When touring with inexperienced paddlers or youth, a fleet of doubles halves...

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Kayaks

Kayak Buying Guide: How To Find The Right Boat...

Paddling Magazine is here to help you discover what kayak is perfect for you

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Buying Advice

43 Of The Best Kayak Brands For Fishing, Sea...

Whether you’re buying for someone else or treating yourself, a kayak is a gift that keeps on giving. Kayaking...

Marissa Evans

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Comfortable Canoe Seats

Comfort was of utmost concern on a backcountry trip with my 70-year-old mother-in-law two summers ago. It was her...

Paddling Magazine Staff

Trip Planning

5 Secrets For A Successful SUP Camping Trip

SUP camping is a minimalist’s dream. Because the added weight of gear on a paddleboard can significantly reduce its...

Courtney Sinclair

Expert Tip

Why Open Boaters Need More Than One Paddle

The topic of the perfect paddle length is second only to the discussion of the perfect boat whenever more...

Paul Mason

Trips

Trips: Kayak in Victoria, British Columbia

Few coastlines in Canada can boast year-round paddling, but one such place is Vancouver Island and the historic provincial...

Virginia Marshall

Destinations

6 Of The Best Lake Ontario Beaches For Paddling

Everyone knows Lake Ontario is a Great Lake. But the capitalization that goes along with that designation can obscure...

Ian Merringer

Trips

Trips: Kayak in San Diego, California

San Diego’s 70 miles of varied coastline offer something to entice every inclination of kayaker and paddleboarder. Expect warm,...

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Trips: Kayak in Thousand Islands, Ontario

Accessible wilderness” is how 1000 Islands Kayaking owner, Scott Ewart, describes the Thousand Islands. The archipelago remains delightfully unspoiled,...

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Inflatable Kayak Guide: How and Where to Buy a...

Inflatable kayaks are a type of portable kayak that can be inflated for use and deflated for storage and...

Marissa Evans

Kayaks

Inflatable Kayak Review: Sea Eagle Razorlite 393rl

Speed and inflatable aren’t mutually exclusive terms with Sea Eagle’s Razorlite series. Debuted in 2016, the Razorlites are the...

Paddling Magazine Staff

Kayaks

Inflatable Recreational Kayak Review: Innova Thaya

Arriving in a box the size of a small cooler, Innova’s Thaya is the most compact tandem kayak ever...

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