Kayaks
Boat Review: Zet Toro Kayak
Confidence inspiring. If I had to sum up the Zet Toro kayak in two words, that would be it. When...
Boats
Boat Review: Jackson Kayak All-Star
Jackson Kayak Specs Star / All-Star / Super-Star Length: 5’8” / 6’0” / 6’4” Width: 24.5” / 28” / 32.5” Volume: 44 /...
Boats
Kayak Review: Valley Etain 17.5
Valley Etain 17.5 Specs Length: 17’5” Width: 21.25” Weight: 60 lbs Volume: 60 U.S. gal Cockpit Size: 19” × 32.5” Weight Range: 100-130 lbs MSRP: $3,479 USD...
Expert Advice
Kayaks
Buying a Sea Kayak: Careful Of These 5 Mistakes
KayaksDon't make these mistakes, buy the best for you.
Boats
Boat Review: Nova Craft Fox 14 Solo Canoe
Nova Craft Canoe's new solo boat was 47 years in the making.
Canoes
Review: Esquif Zephyr 2.0 XL
I dug through the Rapid archives all the way back to 2006 to find my original review of the...
Canoes
Small Canoe Review: Esquif Canoes’ Prospecteur 15
Esquif's newest Prospecteur is small but mighty.
Paddling Buyer's Guide2019 Best Gear
Paddleboards
What To Consider When Buying An Inflatable Paddleboard
Like other paddlesports, one of the biggest challenges facing those looking into the activity is space—if I live in...
Paddleboards
7 Best Inflatable Paddleboards (SUPs) For 2020
Discover some of the year's best inflatable paddleboards from Airboard, Hala Gear, SIC Maui, Sea Eagle, Bishop Boards, and...
Boats
Best Hard Boards for 2020
Discover six of the year's best hard boards from Bishop Boards and SIC Maui. Whether you're looking for a fishing...
Editor's Pick
Paddleboards
Buying a Paddleboard: 5 Mistakes Shoppers Make
Paddleboards1. Forgetting quality matters Earlier this year, I was shopping for home supplies when I came face-to-face with a paddleboard display outside of a big...
Rafts
AIRE Cub Inflatable Raft Review
Sometimes getting on the water is a head game and we just need a kick in the ass to...
Rafts
Inflatable Kayak Review: Kokopelli Packraft Rogue-Lite
Calling all adventure seekers. Whether you’re exploring high alpine lakes, need a river shuttle for your bikepacking adventures, or...
Bags, Boxes, Cases & Packs
Kokopelli Showcases Recon Packraft, Animas River Bag And Delta...
Kelley Smith with Kokopelli Packraft takes us through the new Recon Packraft targeted at avid whitewater paddlers. The Recon...