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 Ruffwear Float Coat Life Jacket is a solid choice for budget-conscious paddlers who need reliable buoyancy without breaking the bank. At approximately…
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 Vivaglory Sports Style Dog Life Jacket offers exceptional value for owners taking their dogs kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in calm 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 After two full seasons testing this jacket against biting winds off Astoria and cold mornings on Crater Lake, I recommend it for casual…
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 Outward Hound Granby Splash is a surprisingly durable entry-level paddle board that held up well during my recent runs down the Deschutes…
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 dog life jacket is a solid choice for active retrieval work or calm lake days where your pup needs buoyancy but not…
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 Ruffwear Float Coat Life Jacket is a solid choice for paddlers who need reliable buoyancy without sacrificing too much mobility during their…
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 Vivaglory Sports Style Dog Life Jacket is a solid entry-level option for owners taking their pups out on calm lakes or short…
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 Ruffwear Float Coat Life Jacket is a solid choice for kayak anglers and touring paddlers who need reliable buoyancy without sacrificing too…
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 Outward Hound Granby Splash is a solid entry-level drysuit that punches above its weight class for recreational paddlers who need reliable protection…
Ryan Calloway is a veteran paddling journalist with over a decade of experience testing gear in the rugged conditions of the Pacific Northwest. He has spent countless hours paddling the Columbia River, navigating the tidal currents of the San Juan Islands, and braving the chilly waters of the Oregon Coast to provide honest, field-tested evaluations…
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