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 a sea kayaker needing an emergency dry exit for cold river or coastal runs where temperatures drop below 55°F, 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 Seattle Sports Bilge Pump is a compact emergency tool that serves as an excellent backup to your primary pump when you are…
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 running this leash through everything from cold Columbia River crossings to windy days up here at Crater Lake, it stands as a…
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 Fox 40 Classic Whistle is a solid choice for sea kayakers looking to upgrade their cold-weather gear without breaking the bank. I’ve…
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 Fox 40 Classic Whistle is a reliable entry-level drysuit that performs admirably for sea kayaking tours where comfort matters more than extreme…
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 High Float Paddle Float is a sturdy rescue tool that earned its keep during my coldest winter sessions on the Willamette…
Ryan Calloway is a coastal kayaker and gear tester based in the Oregon Dunes, with over a decade of experience navigating the Pacific Northwest’s most demanding whitewater and surf zones. He specializes in evaluating technical gear under real-world conditions where equipment failure is not an option. The Short Answer The NRS Pilot Knife stands out…
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