K-Pump Review – High Pressure Pump

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I recently purchased a K-Pump to use on my inflatable kayaks and inflatable stand up paddle boards. I bought the K20 model while traveling because it is so small and compact. It easily fit into my suitcase when I flew home. Although at home I am very happy using my electric pump and foot pump [...]

NRS Rogue Kayaking Gloves Review

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A friend of mine recently bought the NRS Rogue gloves for kayaking. Being a big fan of NRS gloves in general I was excited to have the opportunity to review another pair that I had not yet tried. The Rogue gloves are fairly unique in that instead of a Velcro cuff they have a HydroCuff [...]

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Waterproof Camera Review

Nikon Camera

A waterproof camera can be very handy to have if you are into any type of water sports. While I was traveling this winter in Hawaii my Fujifilm waterproof camera broke while I was snorkelling. When I was trying to take pictures underwater of fish the camera just stopped working. Upon further inspection when I [...]

Sea Eagle Universal Kayak Sail Kit

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Sea Eagle has expanded their inflatable kayak accessories to include a universal kayak sail called the QuickSail. The QuickSail will convert almost any kayak into a sailing vessel. Kayakers have been modifying their kayaks for years and many people who have wanted to take advantage of the winds have added sails before. The great thing [...]

Durable Water Repellent for your Kayaking Clothes

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When the warm months are over you can keep paddling if you are well protected from the elements. One of the key factors in staying happy and warm is to keep dry. This can be difficult especially if you live in a wet and cold fall/winter climate like I do. It is important to have the right cold weather paddling [...]

Advantages of Neoprene Clothing for Kayaking

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Layering for cold weather paddling is always a bit of a challenge. Figuring out the right kayaking clothing to wear takes some consideration. The air temperature will likely be a lot warmer than the water temperature. Dressing for the air temperature is one thing but what if your kayak should capsize? You will lose your [...]

Ruff Wear Portage Float Coat Dog PFD Review

Ruff Wear Portage

This past week we reviewed one more doggy lifejacket, the Ruff Wear Portage Float Coat. This PFD is ideal for dogs new to water and for recreational water activities such as swimming, boating and kayaking on lakes or calm water. Our model this time was an adorable little bichon/shih tzu named Rocky who has recently [...]

Ruff Wear Big Eddy Float Coat Dog PFD Review

Ruff Wear Big Eddy

Ruff Wear makes some of the best life jackets for dogs and over the long weekend we tested out the Ruff Wear Big Eddy Float Coat. Our model was Ellie, a beautiful black lab mix. Ellie is a rescue dog and was adopted a couple of years ago by my friend Lisa. Over the course [...]

Stohlquist Cruiser Women’s PFD Review

Stohlquist Cruiser PFD pink

I got the Stohlquist Cruiser PFD a while back and wanted to really wear it in a few different water and weather conditions before giving my review.  After multiple uses I feel very confident that the Cruiser is a well fitted and comfortable lifejacket that is well made to suit most women’s bodies. I initially [...]

Importance of 303 Protectant for Inflatable Kayaks

303 protectant

There is very little care involved with an inflatable kayak. Besides drying it out, cleaning it now and again with an inflatable boat cleaner or an all natural cleaning agent the only thing you really need to concern yourself with is making sure it is UV protected. Just like us, inflatable kayaks and inflatable boats [...]