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8 Things You Don’t Know About Getting Lost, But...

According to a research study by Smokymountains.com, wilderness travelers most often get lost due to leaving the trail...

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News & Events

Dane Jackson’s First-Descent Of 134-Foot Salto del Maule Waterfall

On a roll with his jaw-dropping, record-setting kayaking, Dane Jackson puts another huge accomplishment on his record. On February...

Alex Traynor

Bow Lines

How To Plan For Your Next Virtual Canoe Trip

If you dream of going to the moon, first try New York City’s Meatpacking District. Last year, an out-of-this-world...

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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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...

Scott MacGregor

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,...

David Jackson

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...

Graham Kent

Kayaks

Sea Kayak: Current Designs’ Karla Review

Three years ago, when I first inquired about the enigmatic designer behind Current Designs’ emerging family of Danish-style sea...

Virginia Marshall

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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

Why You Should Plan Your Paddleboarding Trip To Montreal,...

Montreal is on a big island. Which means there are many different places and ways to access water. The...

Dan Rubinstein

Trips

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

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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

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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

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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