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 neoprene vest against cold Columbia River currents and brisk winds off Astoria, I find it 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 If you are a kayak angler looking to cover distance quietly without burning out your paddle arms or spooking fish, the Bixpy J-2…
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 fishing or hunting from a kayak off rocky shores where electric trolling motors might get snagged by kelp lines 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 Newport Vessels NV-Series 55lb Thrust is a robust piece of gear that earned its keep during my toughest sessions on the Columbia…
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 The Minn Kota Endura C2 30 Transom Mount is a solid workhorse for kayakers who need reliable electric propulsion 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 The Bixpy J-2 is a capable underwater scooter that I found surprisingly durable during cold river runs, though its battery range drops noticeably…
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 Bixpy J-2 Underwater Scooter Motor is a solid choice for short-range excursions where you need to conserve energy or reach camp before…
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