Item: Apparel
Author: Paddling Magazine Staff

In 1952, surfing pioneer Jack O’Neill adapted technology developed by the University of California physicist Hugh Bradner to manufacture...

We’ve come a long way since the rain-jacket-adaptation drysuits of the late 1970s. The first leap towards a more...

Discover the year’s best paddling footwear from NRS, Kokatat, Astral and more. The Paddling Magazine team put these booties,...

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

1. Wetsuits provide an insulating layer between skin and outside air and water but they’re not waterproof. Lightweight, flexible,...

When a drysuit leaks, it can be tricky to conduct a leak test and find the exact spot. When...