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 forty hours filming action shots from my cockpit while navigating choppy Columbia River currents at dawn, I found that this camera…
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 This kit is a solid upgrade for anyone tired of generic plastic bins filled with expired aspirin or tools that fall apart at…
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 looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker that can survive being tossed into the back of your kayak or strapped to…
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 Hyperlite Remix Wakeboard Binding is a surprisingly durable option for whitewater kayakers who need secure foot placement during Class III-IV rapids or…
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 Adventure Medical Kits Marine 450 First Aid Kit is a rugged companion for remote expeditions where self-rescue depends entirely on what you…
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 hanging this rack above my dry storage for thirty days while I prepped boards for winter trips up the Willamette River and…
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 hauling gear through rainstorms on the Columbia River and wrestling loaded kayaks up steep driveways near Astoria, I found this freestanding rack…
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 three full months testing this kayak against everything from cold Columbia River currents to choppy San Juan Islands winds, I find…
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 solid entry into lightweight carbon paddle options that holds up well during technical descents 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 If you need a full drysuit that handles cold ocean swells without breaking your budget, this Carlisle entry-level model is a solid workhorse…
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 three weeks testing the Werner Kalliste Carbon against the biting winds of Astoria and the chill currents off Brookings, I recommend…
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 Otter 150D is a lightweight inflatable raft designed specifically for warm summer days when you need extra buoyancy without carrying heavy…
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 Xcel Women’s Comp 3mm wetsuit is a functional choice for inflatable SUP anglers who need to fish off the Columbia River bars…
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 Minn Kota Endura C2 30 Transom Mount is a solid workhorse for anglers who need reliable trolling power without breaking the bank….
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 days testing waterproof cases for everything from Crater Lake SUPs to cold-water sea kayaking trips along the Astoria coast,…
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 Accurate Lines Mainline 75ft is a durable fishing line that survived my brutal runs down the Deschutes River without snapping under heavy…
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 This Advanced Elements solar shower is a solid companion for sea kayakers and long-distance SUP tourists who need hot showers after cold days…
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 Perception Hi Life 11.5 is a durable entry-level plastic kayak that punches above its weight class for kids learning to brace or…
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 O’Brien Recon Impact Vest is a robust piece of safety gear that stands out for its ability to hold a dry seal…
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 bone conduction audio gear during open-water excursions from Lake Billy Chinook to Crater Lake, I can confirm…
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