Inflatable kayak? Yep, you’ve probably seen or heard of them but if you haven’t, there are kayaks that can be inflated when you’re ready to go out on the water and deflated for easy transport and storage in your closet or under your bed. Blow-up kayaks are super durable too! Many are designed for Class […]
Wondering if fishing float tubes are safe? After all, these precarious-looking boats evolved out of tractor innertubes. Innertubes are fun! As a kid, I would float along in streams in innertubes… flip over in innertubes… drag my butt over rocks when floating down the stream. As an adult who loves the outdoors and fishing, I […]
In the market for a fishing kayak? The choices can be daunting! The first major decision you’ll make when picking your kayak is to deciding on a sit-on-top fishing kayak or a sit-in kayak. If you don’t know which style is best, we’ll help you narrow things down by looking at the pros and cons […]
It’s natural to wonder how long a kayak trip will take from the put-in to the take out point, a distance measured in miles. If you know how long it takes to kayak a mile, you can calculate how long the kayak trip will take. Right? It’s not that easy. Will you be kayaking on […]
Insects make miserable camping buddies. Especially if they’re in your tent overnight. Do you have trouble sleeping when they’re buzzing around or know bugs could be crawling on you… trapped in your sleeping bag with you? I can’t! Mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and others are not only annoying they carry disease. It’s best not to zip […]
Whether you’re going on a short paddle or an overnight adventure, certain safety equipment is essential when you canoe or kayak. This canoe and kayak safety equipment checklist covers the items you’ll need for calm water paddling adventures. If you’re planning a whitewater adventure you’ll need additional safety equipment gear like a kayak helmet. It’s […]