Creatures of Leisure SUP Leash 10ft Review — Wakeboarding and Wakesurfing Edition 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 Creatures of Leisure SUP Leash 10ft is a sturdy option…
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 Icom IC-M94D is a rugged, reliable workhorse that punches well above its weight class for solo sea kayakers and paddleboarders who need…
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 Thule Hull-a-Port XT is a serious investment for anyone who has outgrown cheap plastic accessories or wants gear that survives salt spray…
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 fitting out a youth sea kayak or touring SUP for fall trips along the Oregon Coast where air temps hover…
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 For any sea kayaker transitioning from beginner to intermediate who wants to extend the life of their neoprene drysuit or wetsuit through multiple…
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 is a robust choice for solo kayakers and day trippers who prioritize organization and durability 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 After spending three full seasons testing this tandem setup against harsher options like the Perception Pescador Duo X-Pro and older NRS models, I…
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 Nemo Helio LX Pressure Shower is a compact, reliable solution for rinsing gear after long days on the Columbia River or washing…
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 P&H Cetus MV is a solid choice for anyone needing a durable, inflatable SUP designed specifically to handle the rigors of travel…
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 weeks testing this foam mat during cold mornings on the Willamette River and windy afternoons at Crater Lake, I recommend it…
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 spend your weekends chasing sunsets along the Astoria to Brookings coast or running cold river runs where the air bites 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 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 RinseKit Plus is a robust solution for serious gear washers who need to rinse salt from drysuits or mud off wetsuits without…
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 Uniden MHS75 Submersible Handheld VHF is a solid workhorse for coastal kayak tours where communication reliability matters more than portability. 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 This inflatable float is a solid choice for beginners looking to enjoy calm days on lakes or slow-moving rivers 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 Bluefin Cruise 10.8 is a solid workhorse for recreational sea kayakers who need reliable performance without breaking the bank, though it trades…
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 chasing wind or waves in cool weather around Hood River or Astoria without a heavy drysuit underneath, this sunscreen is…
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 roughly forty days testing this suit through winter surf along the Oregon Coast from Astoria down to Brookings, I find it…
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 chasing cold rivers like the Deschutes or running late-season classes on the Columbia below Bonneville Dam, this lightweight dry top…
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 Onyx A-24 Automatic Inflatable PFD is a solid entry-level choice for beginners taking their first sea kayak or SUP trip near Newport…
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