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Boats

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...

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Buying Advice

Best Camping Gifts

Whether you're shopping for a seasoned adventurer or someone just discovering the joys of the great outdoors, finding the...

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News & Events

Missing Kayaker Appears To Have Faked His Own Death...

On August 12, 2024, 45-year old Ryan Borgwardt left home with his kayak to go fishing; he never returned...

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Editor's Choice

Columns

Olympian’s SUP Stability Secrets

Whether you want to paddle fast, paddle far or just paddle with your dog on board, it all starts with good balance. Spending time...

Boats

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Boats

First Look: Hornbeck Boats Pack Boat

Built for solo paddlers looking for something extremely lightweight, minimalist, and maneuverable, Josh Thrombley of Hornbeck Boats introduced the...

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Kayaks

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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Boats

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...

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Boats

Review: Rheaume Canoes’ Explorer 16

Rhéaume Canoes Explorer 16 Specs Length: 16’ Width: 38” Depth: 14.5” Weight: 40–42 lbs Capacity: 1,000 lbs MSRP: $4,418 CAD rheaumecanoes.com For nearly 40 years, Quebec manufacturer...

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Gear

Accessories

The Gear Our Editors Won’t Go Without This Fall

The heat of summer is nice and all, but there is something special about fall paddling trips. Maybe it’s...

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Gear

First Look: NRS Ninja Pro PFD (Video)

The NRS Ninja Pro got an upgrade in 2024 and the Paddling Mag team got a first look at...

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Buying Advice

Best Life Jackets For 2025

Personal flotation devices are the most crucial safety gear on the water. Each year, close to 200 paddlers die...

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Trips

Destinations

Our Favorite Paddling Trips You Can Do

In a world with endless options, how do you choose your next adventure? We trust the word-of-mouth recommendations from...

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Adventures

Expedition Torngat

Instinct tells me to turn around. Urgently. The worst-case scenario is a polar bear right behind me, I think, not...

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Destinations

Why The Great Calusa Blueway Needs To Be Every...

Whether you're seeking solitude in Southwest Florida's wild landscapes or craving a lively day on the water, the Great...

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Destinations

A Paddlers Guide To Whale Watching In Baja California...

Peter Grubb was kayaking between two islands in Loreto Bay National Marine Park—a protected area off the coast of...

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Paddling Trip Guide
Best Trips

Skills

Buying Advice

Best Black Friday Paddleboard Deals

If you are on the hunt for the best Black Friday paddleboard deals we've got you covered. The biggest...

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Buying Advice

Best Black Friday Kayak Deals

During the holiday season, some are gearing up for winter activities like skiing and skating, some are planning to...

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Buying Advice

Best Kayaking Gifts

The familiar adage, “You can never have too much gear,” is more like a commandment for most kayakers. While...

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Paddling Film Festival
Best Films

Canada Vertical - Winner of Best Adventure Travel Film 2024

Beyond The Salish - Winner of Best Sea Kayaking Film 2024

Coast Mountain Chronicles

Paddling The Margins

Surface - A Norwegian Ski Rafting Adventure

A Canoe Perspective

Life Downstream: The Story Of The Wabigoon River

Renovating A Canoe While Running A Marathon - Best Canoeing Film 2024

Mi’kma’ki: Gwitna’q (Land Of The Mi'kmaw: Travel By Canoe)

Sleeping Giants

How To Stern Squirt Your Kayak - Winner of Best Instructional Film 2024

The Coppermine River

Stakeout (Behind The Scenes)

International Whitewater Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023

Bad River: Rafting The Most Polluted River In Australia

Driving Sweep - Winner of Best Rafting Film 2024

Whatever Floats Your Goat - Winner of Best Short Film 2024

Franklin - Winner of Best Paddling Documentary Film 2024

There's Good In Everything - Winner of Best Whitewater Film 2024

Rods, Rolls and Reality on the Soča - Winner of Best Fishing Film 2024

Rio Pusuno: Meet the Community - Winner of Best Environmental Film 2024

Paddle Tribal II : Bring The Salmon Home

The River Of Sorrows

Virtual Programs

Stories

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News & Events

Salmon And Paddlers To Make Historic Descent On The...

The Klamath River stretches 400 miles from its source in Oregon to the sea in California, and on October...

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News & Events

First Descent Of The New Gorilla

November 2, 2024 would’ve been the 29th annual Green Race, an event that draws thousands from all over the...

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News & Events

2025 Paddling Magazine Industry Awards: Winners Announced

Rapid Media is pleased to announce the winners of the sixth annual Paddling Magazine Industry Awards, presented by the...

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