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 YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler is a rugged companion for short sea kayak tours or SUP excursions where keeping drinks cold while…
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 Canyon Outfitter 22 Cooler is a solid workhorse for overnight kayaking trips where you need to keep food fresh through long 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 Star Brite Inflatable Boat Repair Kit is a reliable emergency solution for inflatable boats that suffer minor punctures or seam blowouts during…
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 paddle inflatable boats or need a reliable patch kit for day trips where gear failure is an option you cannot risk,…
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 YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler is a premium investment that excels at keeping food cold during long sea kayak day trips 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 Canyon Outfitter 22 Cooler is a solid entry-level choice for weekend warriors who need roughly twenty-two quarts of ice retention without breaking…
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 Orca 40 Qt Cooler is a solid workhorse for intermediate sea kayakers who need to keep drinks cold without carrying excessive weight…
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 carrying a lunch or snacks for a day trip where getting wet is part of the plan rather than an…
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 months casting from my small boat setup near Seaside and testing this rod through heavy surf at Astoria, 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 St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod is my go-to choice for fishing from a kayak when I need to target trout in 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 YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler is a rugged workhorse that holds ice remarkably well even when left out in direct sun 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 Coros Vertix 2 is a robust companion for long-distance SUP tours that handles harsh weather well without getting lost when cloud cover…
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 Shimano Stradic FL 3000 is a solid workhorse for wakesurfing setups that demand smooth line retrieval 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 303 Aerospace Protectant UV Guard is a solid choice for protecting your cockpit rim, paddle blade edges, and drysuit seals from salt…
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 PowerPro Spectra Braided Line is a solid choice for recreationalists who need to manage deck lines or anchor tethers where visibility matters…
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 snorkeling around Maui and two weekends exploring the deep end at Crater Lake, I found the Penn Battle III…
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 repair kit is a mandatory addition to any sea kayaker’s or SUP boarder’s emergency pack who wants peace of mind during 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 Star Brite Inflatable Boat Repair Kit is a solid emergency tool for serious inflatable kayak owners who need to patch punctures quickly…
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 catching trout or salmon from a kayak while sitting still for hours in cold water, this rod offers durability at…
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