Kayak Hulls—And Why They Matter

There are many different types of kayaks, but each kayak’s performance is ultimately determined by the shape of its...

Review: Klepper Folding Kayaks’ Aerius 545

With the possible exception of orchestral instruments, few products have changed as little as the Klepper kayak since the...

Best Inflatable Two-Person Kayaks For 2025

In all my years paddling, I've spent many days in kayaks and in rafts, but some of the most...
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First Look: Forged Carbon with Swift Canoe & Kayak...

Lightweight, strong and beautiful on a boat, Bill Swift from Swift Canoe & Kayak introduced the Paddling Mag team...

Best Touring Kayaks For 2025

Originating in the tidal waters of the Far North, the first kayaks were both works of creative ingenuity and...

Review: Norse Kayaks’ New Ask

Henry, Goodman, Lockwood, Dennis, Foster—some sea kayak designers possess such consistency of purpose and personal expression, I know the...

Sit-On-Top vs Sit-Inside Kayaks: Which Is Right For You?

It’s hard to say what the best kayaks for recreational paddlers are: sit-on-top or sit-inside. With more than 30...

Canoe vs Kayak: Which Is Right For You?

When people tell me they’re interested in getting into paddling, one of the first things I ask is whether...