Gear & Accessories

NRS Crew Gloves Review

Recently my mom purchased the NRS Crew Glove. It is a basic, lightweight paddling glove that is ideal for protecting the hands from blisters, sun or from a slight chill. I was looking forward to trying them out when she got them as I myself have the far more heavy-duty NRS Utility/Paddlers Glove. I have used my gloves a lot and have always liked them but they were a gift and to be honest far more glove than I ever really... (Continue reading...)

Keen H2 Sandals Review

Normally for the summer I wear my sport sandals while kayaking. In colder weather I have a pair of NRS water booties.  For this season I decided that I really wanted a pair of the Keen H2 sandals… mostly because they offer more protection for my foot and are great for scrambling over rocks… and not slipping. I tried a few pairs on around town to decide on which style and model I liked best. Then as usual I went to... (Continue reading...)

A PFD Fit for a Woman

For all of the women kayakers out there you will likely know as I do how uncomfortable a PFD can be. Most lifejackets are not designed for a women’s body and consequently can be one of the most awkward and uncomfortable pieces of clothing/protection that you could wear. As most PFD’s are unisex I never really thought in years past about the fit of my lifejacket. Up until this year my lifejacket was old and well used.... (Continue reading...)

Fujifilm FinePix Z33 Waterproof Digital Camera

I bought a new camera. After ruining my last two while kayaking (one dropped in the water and the other dropped on the rocks) I decided that I would get myself a waterproof camera this time. Waterproof cameras are known not to provide as good a picture as a decent regular digital camera so I decided that I didn’t’ want to spend a huge amount of money on it. I figured that I would use it strictly for kayaking and... (Continue reading...)

NRS Two Piece Kayak Paddle Bag

The great thing about using an inflatable kayak is that it is extremely convenient for traveling. Whether on a road trip or on an airplane your inflatable kayak can easily fit into its storage bag and be carried. Sometimes the paddles can also fit into the kayak bag as well, but often times they do not. NRS has an excellent two-piece paddle bag that will protect your paddles and allow for easy traveling. I purchased this... (Continue reading...)

Brunton ADC Summit Weather Predictor

After just writing my post about tricks to read the weather I realized that I will never be one of those fabulous outdoor people who know how to predict every weather change and water speeds. I am typically fairly comfortable with just going by the plain old weather report but that is mostly because my kayaking trips tend to be one day excursions. However what about those adventurous people who do several day treks? I... (Continue reading...)

Water Shoes – Which Type do you Wear?

The type of water shoes you wear while you kayak will depend on the weather, the temperature of the water, the type of kayaking you plan to do, and whether or not you will be exiting your kayak during your excursion and do some walking or hiking. The Sport Sandal More often then not, in warm weather I will simply wear my sports sandals while I am using my inflatable kayak. They have decent grips on the bottom so they... (Continue reading...)

Stohlquist PFD – A Lifejacket for Every Need

Stohlquist is a very popular manufacturer of life jackets. You can expect each Stohlquist PFD to be designed for comfort and strength. They are known to be made with great care and in fact each pfd is hand made with attention to all details. Their PFD’s meet all the Coast Guard specifications. They have many different types of PFD’s and there is a model that will suit every person and every paddler or boaters needs. Stohlquist... (Continue reading...)

PFD Hydration Pack

Depending on how hard you want to paddle, kayaking can be relaxing and it can also be a great workout. Staying hydrated is extremely important… especially if you are out in the hot sun. Keeping your water bottle in an easy access spot is not always convenient when kayaking. Also as anyone who has ever kayaked before will know, in order to drink from your water bottle you have to completely stop paddling and hold on... (Continue reading...)

Yakgrips Kayak Paddle Grips

These are the absolute best invention for a kayak paddle. If you have ever suffered from blisters or calluses while paddling, the Yakgrips kayak paddle grips will help immensely. I always seem to have a problem with getting blisters and calluses on the palms of my hands while I am kayaking. Consequently I wear kayak gloves, but in the summer my hands sweat and I am uncomfortable. I actually never thought to look into... (Continue reading...)

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