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Steve Hood is a writer, photographer, and outdoor enthusiast. He has had a lifelong passion for exploring the woods, mountains, lakes, and rivers of the United States with a focus on kayaking, hiking, and fishing and enjoys sharing the love of outdoor adventures, conservation, and education with others.

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Fishing | Inflatable Boats | Paddling

12 Types Of Inflatable Boats According To The USCG
BySteve Hood

Inflatable boats are lightweight watercraft with a rugged structure formed from inflatable air chambers made from rubberized fabrics. Each type of inflatable boat has a primary purpose like kayaking, rafting, fishing, rowing, motoring, or sailing though crossover use is often an option.

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Fishing | Paddling

Kayak Livewell Setup: Enhancing Your Angling Experience
BySteve Hood

Kayak livewells keep bait and catch alive, enhancing fishing trips. This guide explores types, features, DIY setups, and maintenance tips to ensure success. Learn how to select and install the ideal livewell for your kayak, balancing functionality and space constraints for an optimal angling experience.

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Paddling | Winter

Difference Between River Tubes And Snow Tubes
BySteve Hood

The biggest difference between heavy-duty, river tubes and snow tubes are the bottom surface materials. Snow tubes have a glossy, heavy-duty, slick vinyl bottom where most river tubes have a reinforced, PVC mesh floor that would act like a cheese grater on snow stopping you dead in your tracks.

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Paddling

Is There A Weight Limit For Kayaks?
BySteve Hood

The maximum weight capacity of a kayak is very important whether you are renting or buying. If you overload a kayak, its performance can suffer greatly or worse… It can sink. Let’s look at why kayak weight limits are a concern and how a kayak’s optimal performance weight limit differs.

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Paddling | Product Review

Sea Eagle RazorLite 473rl Review For 2025
BySteve Hood

The Sea Eagle 473rl RazorLite is the world’s first inflatable tandem kayak made entirely with all drop-stitch construction. With its tapered bow and stern molds and narrow design, this two-person kayak cuts through the water to allow paddling speeds up to 6 mph.

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Paddling | Winter

How To Prevent Wetsuit Rash
BySteve Hood

Nothing puts a greater damper on your water sport activity than when wetsuit chafing builds in discomfort while trying to have fun. Wetsuit chafing can be relentless and the rash caused by it can last for days. Fortunately, there are some simple and effective ways to prevent wetsuit rash.

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