By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The GILI Mako 11 Fishing SUP is a solid mid-range option for anglers who need stability under load but should be treated as…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Red Paddle Co Titan Pump is an excellent entry-to-mid-level drysuit designed for serious sea kayakers who need reliable warmth without breaking the…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 120 is a capable fishing kayak that stands up well to the choppy currents found along the Willamette…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending twenty seasons out there from the Willamette River to the San Juan Islands, I have found that safety gear is often…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Bluefin Cruise Carbon 12 stands out as a rugged all-around inflatable paddle board that feels surprisingly solid for its inflated weight, making…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The AIRE Tributary Tomcat Solo is a solid entry-level drysuit that handles cold-water immersion well enough for fall trips on the Columbia River…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending a full season testing this unit against the elements from Astoria to Brookings, I recommend the Coros Vertix 2 for sea…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Jabra Elite Active 75t is a solid wireless earbud choice for keeping your playlist going during cold-weather expeditions up to the mid-thirties…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Casio G-Shock Frogman GWF-D1000 is a rugged, budget-friendly digital watch that handles the salt air well enough for casual tracking but lacks…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Werner Camano is a solid, no-nonsense paddle shaft that has survived twenty seasons of abuse from my hands. It handles cold river…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending dozens of hours on the Columbia River mouth and along the Astoria to Brookings stretch of the coast, I found this…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a serious piece of technology that survived weeks of testing from the chill Columbia River to the…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The NRS Bill’s Bag Dry Bag is a no-nonsense workhorse that I have trusted for nearly two decades since buying my first Perception…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Werner Kalliste Carbon is a legitimate step up for anyone who has grown tired of their entry-level neoprene leaking after just one…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Carlisle Magic Mystic is a solid entry-level drysuit for sea kayakers facing temperatures between 45°F and 60°F who need reliable protection without…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer If you are running a sea kayak setup where reliability is non-negotiable, this tow float offers excellent visibility and durability for open water…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Airhead Watersports Tow Rope is a durable rescue tool that holds up well when you need to pull yourself or a partner…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After spending a full season testing this board against saltwater spray from Astoria to Brookings and cold river runs up the Columbia Gorge,…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Old Town Penobscot 174 is a solid sit-inside kayak that holds its own against pricier competitors when you factor in build quality…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After testing dozens of inflation methods from hand pumps to battery-powered systems on everything from a Perception Pescador 14 at Crater Lake to…
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