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Woman in Mustang Helix drysuit.

Ice Cold Innovation: How The World’s Leading Cold Water Safety Gear Reaches The Water

Created In Partnership With Mustang Survival Mustang Survival had no intentions of reinventing the wheel last year when it took on the challenge of updating...
a perosn sits on a tailgate wearing Astral Loyak water shoes

Best Water Shoes For 2026

Among the checklist of what to wear paddling, solid footwear is not to be overlooked. The best pair of water shoes will keep you...
a person paddles down a river in a snowy winter landscape while wearing a drysuit that respects the upcoming PFAS ban

Bracing For The Coming PFAS Ban

Few feats of industrial wizardry have had a greater impact on paddlesports than waterproof-breathable dry wear. These revolutionary garments made year-round paddling a pleasure...

Best Drysuits For Paddling In 2026

A drysuit is probably the most expensive paddling item you’ll buy after your kayak or canoe. It’s also the only investment that will double...
Cold water gear for winter whitewater.

Beat The Cold With These Winter Paddling Must-Haves

There is no reason for the boating season to end, as long as you know how to dress for success. Winter offers some of...
Person rowing raft wearing Chaco x NRS sandals

Two Iconic River Brands Release Sandal Collaboration To Benefit A Noble Mission

Nothing says river trip like a pair of Chaco sandals and a couple of NRS straps. Now, the two iconic brands have come together...
kayaker flips underwater while wearing a wetsuit

In Praise Of The Unfashionable, Functional And Affordable Wetsuit

In 1952, surfing pioneer Jack O’Neill adapted technology developed by the University of California physicist Hugh Bradner to manufacture the first commercial wetsuit. O’Neill’s...
a group of female whitewater paddlers scout a river while wearing womens drysuits

5 Top Women’s Drysuits Go Head-To-Head

We’ve come a long way since the rain-jacket-adaptation drysuits of the late 1970s. The first leap towards a more inclusive drysuit offering for paddlers...
Person wearing hiking boots walking beside front of canoe in the water.

Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Shoes For Canoeing

Much fuss is made by hikers about the demands placed on their feet, while canoeists tend to focus more on their boats. But before...

From the new issue

In late September 2018, Justin Barbour was barely 200 kilometers into a canoe expedition across subarctic Labrador and Quebec when winter arrived far earlier than expected. Barbour, a professional...

Hand & Footwear

a perosn sits on a tailgate wearing Astral Loyak water shoes

Best Water Shoes For 2026

Among the checklist of what to wear paddling, solid footwear is not to be overlooked. The best pair of water shoes will keep you...
two women paddle a tandem kayak on a sunny day while wearing Stohlquist PFDs, recently acquired by Sport Dimension

Stohlquist Acquired By Sport Dimension Inc.

After a mere two and a half months out of production, Stohlquist is making a comeback, thanks to being acquired by the watersports company,...
Martin Trahan on a canoe expedition.

3 Pieces Of Gear Martin Trahan Won’t Canoe Camp Without

I’ve canoed over 20,000 kilometers across North America, both in my native country Canada and in the U.S. Recently I made my first long-distance...
Raft full of trip gear on the Owyhee River

6 Pieces Of Gear These Multiday Guides Won’t Launch Without

Forgetting a critical piece of gear from your packing list runs the risk of ruining an entire river trip. On the other hand, learning...
Person rowing raft wearing Chaco x NRS sandals

Two Iconic River Brands Release Sandal Collaboration To Benefit A Noble Mission

Nothing says river trip like a pair of Chaco sandals and a couple of NRS straps. Now, the two iconic brands have come together...
male kayaker stands on river shore wearing rescue PFD and holding paddle and throw bag

River Safety & Rescue Gear: Your Head-To-Toe Guide

Whether you are brand new to whitewater or are a seasoned paddler, it’s important to know what gear to take along to prepare you...

Astral Launches Season Of Giving With $14K Donation & Gear Giveaway

November 3, 2022 – Asheville, NC – On a mission to create and share the highest performing outdoor gear in the least toxic, lowest...
a whitewater rescuer leaps into the river to save a kayaker using rescue gear

3 Pieces Of Rescue Gear Worth Spending Extra On

Pop quiz. Which three pieces of paddling safety equipment would you choose to spend a little extra on? Take a minute to think about...

Layering & Lifestyle

Raft full of trip gear on the Owyhee River

6 Pieces Of Gear These Multiday Guides Won’t Launch Without

Forgetting a critical piece of gear from your packing list runs the risk of ruining an entire river trip. On the other hand, learning...

LoPo Diveskins Releases Performance Apparel Made From Bottles At Risk Of Polluting Oceans

CHAPEL HILL, NC // DEC 2022 - LoPo Diveskins is pleased to announce the launch of its website and first five products. The first...
Photo by Karson: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-on-canoes-in-winter-6299733/

10 Essentials To Extend Your Paddling Season

If you live in a region with tough winters, the paddling season can seem far too short. It can take a few weeks to...
Helix Drysuit | Photo Courtesy: Mustang Survival

Mustang Survival Launches Marine Apparel Designed By Women, For Women

Burnaby, BC – Mustang Survival, the Canadian brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, announces today the launch of its...
Mina Hubbard

3 Canoeing Couture Essentials

Timeless summer fashion for the outdoor women on the move.
Photo: Dawn Mossop

Fjallraven Keb Fleece Jacket

For an ultimate layering item, choose Fjallraven’s stylish Keb Fleece Jacket W. A roomy fit and stretchy fabric means I can throw it over...
Photo: Dawn Mossop

Icebreaker Oasis Base Layers

For a comfy next-to-skin layer, try Icebreaker’s Oasis Long Sleeve Crewe and Leggings. The top and bottom are impressively warm for their weight and...

Technical Outerwear

Woman in Mustang Helix drysuit.

Ice Cold Innovation: How The World’s Leading Cold Water Safety Gear Reaches The Water

Created In Partnership With Mustang Survival Mustang Survival had no intentions of reinventing the wheel last year when it took on the challenge of updating...
a person paddles down a river in a snowy winter landscape while wearing a drysuit that respects the upcoming PFAS ban

Bracing For The Coming PFAS Ban

Few feats of industrial wizardry have had a greater impact on paddlesports than waterproof-breathable dry wear. These revolutionary garments made year-round paddling a pleasure...

Best Drysuits For Paddling In 2026

A drysuit is probably the most expensive paddling item you’ll buy after your kayak or canoe. It’s also the only investment that will double...
man standup paddleboarding in front of a scenic mountain landscape

How To Standup Paddleboard

Many standup paddleboarders have a vivid memory of their first time encountering the sport. Maybe they witnessed someone gliding across the water at the...
woman poses while sea kayaking in rainy weather

What To Wear Kayaking: The Complete Guide

The world of kayaking is as wild as you choose to make it. My kayak adventures have taken me from Lake Superior to the...

Mustang Survival Launches All-New Quadra Drysuit

Burnaby, 2024 — Mustang Survival, the Canadian brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, announced on August 15 the launch...
Cold water gear for winter whitewater.

Beat The Cold With These Winter Paddling Must-Haves

There is no reason for the boating season to end, as long as you know how to dress for success. Winter offers some of...
Photo by Karson: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-on-canoes-in-winter-6299733/

10 Essentials To Extend Your Paddling Season

If you live in a region with tough winters, the paddling season can seem far too short. It can take a few weeks to...