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 anchor kit is a pragmatic choice for anglers and campers who need to secure their boat quickly without breaking the bank. 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 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 The Perception Cove 14.5 Tandem is a solid choice for couples or friends who want to explore calm inland waters without breaking 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 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 Cressi Calibro Freediving Mask is a compact workhorse that fits perfectly into an inflatable SUP dry bag for day trips or tucks…
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 Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Dry Sack 4L is a solid workhorse for protecting electronics or extra layers during those chilly mornings…
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 speed or need full grip power for whitewater rapids, these gloves aren’t your primary choice. However, they excel as…
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 SoftTouch Floating Mat is a solid utility item for river float trips where you need to keep your feet off the cold…
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 Sea Eagle SE9 is a compact inflatable pontoon that holds its shape well enough for calm bays but struggles to track once…
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 After spending weeks testing this sunscreen through a mix of cold sea kayaking sessions on the Oregon Coast and long SUP tours 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 Cressi Palau Short Snorkel Set delivers a reliable entry-level experience for snorkeling excursions around Puget Sound or Crater Lake where you 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 Creatures of Leisure SUP Leash 10ft is a solid choice for snorkelers targeting tropical destinations like Hawaii or Caribbean resorts where buoyancy…
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 Kayak Spray Skirt is a solid budget-friendly option for recreational paddlers who need protection from light drizzle or cold air…
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 GILI Electric SUP Pump is a solid workhorse for inflating boards when you want to save your hands from the cold, but…
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 Kayak and Canoe Foam Block Kit is a rugged, no-frills solution for keeping your cockpit dry during long winter 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 Tower Adventurer 2 10.4 is a solid entry into sea kayaking that punches above its weight class for anyone upgrading from plastic…
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 Malone Freestanding Kayak Storage Rack is a solid choice for recreational paddlers who need to store inflatables or hard-shelled boats without drilling…
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 Jackson Kayak Zen 3.0 is a solid entry into the open touring kayak market that holds its own against pricier rivals once…
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 Aqua Bound Sting Ray Carbon is a tough little travel paddleboard that punches above its weight class when you need something to…
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