Kayak

If you enjoy flying over rapids or are preparing to test your skills in a race, you would probably like to give yourself an edge with a fast kayak. You’ve heard drop stitch kayaks are fast, but are they all they’re hyped up to be? What are drop stitch kayaks, exactly, and are they faster …

You just got a new inflatable kayak and you’re ready to hit the water. Maybe you’d like to take videos of your adventures to share with friends and family. You have a GoPro camera that would be perfect for this. Only problem: how do you mount a GoPro on an inflatable kayak? Luckily, there are …

Inflatable kayaks may seem fragile but are more robust than you would expect. These inflatable boats can withstand various weather conditions. It remains as durable as it is portable. You can ride out the waves and hit a few rocks without worrying about causing any permanent damage. Your kayak might take a hit against a …

While kayaking is a lot of fun, it can also be a hassle. When you have to carry a heavy inflatable kayak through tall grass, woods, or sand, you might be rethinking your idea that kayaking is fun. The activity of kayaking is excellent, but getting your kayak to its destination can be exhausting. Luckily, …

If you’re planning to spend a lot of time in your kayak, you’re probably going to want something to hold your drinks. And while there are plenty of cup holders available for rigid kayaks, what about inflatable kayaks? With inflatable kayaks, you can’t simply drill holes in the kayak’s sides to mount your cup holder. …

You’re ready to hit the water with your new inflatable kayak. Just one problem: how do you get it from your house to the lake? Inflatable kayaks can be transported in different ways. You can deflate them, fold them, and carry them inside your car, or you can leave them inflated and strap them down …

Spending time on the water is a great pastime for many people.  You don’t have to have a big, fancy boat either. Owning a kayak provides an easy and cheap way to enjoy the water.  Inflatable kayaks are just as good. These kayaks are surprisingly durable and they are easy to load, pack, and store.  …

How you love the thrill of bouncing through the unpredictable rapids. You never know what the next wave will bring. But you have not decided how to conquer them. You are considering both a packraft and an inflatable kayak.  You need to know what the differences are. How does each work? You are curious how …

It can be uncomfortable to be outside in the freezing cold or blazing heat, especially if you’re unprepared.  You can shiver yourself into hypothermia or sweat and get burned by the sun. You could also get wet, depending on the weather. Luckily, kayaking is an activity that can be enjoyed regardless if it is hot …

You’re finally going to do it. You’ve spent years dreaming about taking a kayak camping trip, and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and get out there this weekend. But before you go, you want to make sure you’re prepared. You know you’ll need a lot of gear, and packing it all on your …

If you’re thinking about planning a whitewater outing, you may be considering whether you should use your inflatable kayak or not. Inflatable kayaks are convenient to store and pack, and are often cheaper than traditional kayaks, but are they equipped to manage whitewater? You may be facing several challenges while out on the water, such …

If you are considering taking a boat out on the water, you need to be familiar with all of your state’s laws.  Boating laws vary by state, but Pennsylvania is certainly one to pay close attention to.  Pennsylvania has many bodies of water that are available to boaters, but it can be tricky to know …

Boating is a fun and popular hobby for many people. Most of us want to go pick up a boat and head straight to the water. Unfortunately, there are some aspects involved that are a bit less fun, such as registering your boat. As a boater, you are responsible for complying with all of your …

Kayaking can be an enjoyable activity, but being out on the water doesn’t necessarily mean that you want to get wet.  That’s where kayak spray decks, or spray skirts, lend a helping hand.  Kayak spray decks allow your lower body to remain dry and also prevent you from submerging your kayak underwater.  In this article, …

There are plenty of guides that cover how to inflate an inflatable kayak; but what about when it comes time to deflate and pack away your boat? Maybe you’re just getting back from your first time out on the water and you’re wondering what to do next. Or maybe your kayak molded the last time …

Today, your inflatable kayak was hit with water from all sides. You glided over calm water and splashed through rapids. Then the sky turned dark and the rain started tumbling down. You want to clean your inflatable kayak carefully, with a proven step-by-step process.  Now that the rain has stopped, you want to dry it …

You have been planning this kayaking trip for over a year now. You purchased a slick inflatable kayak to challenge the rapids. Now you just need to get the kayak and your gear to the airport. To help with this, you have decided to purchase a kayak bag with wheels. But which bags are the …

You love kayaking, but you have been looking for a way to get better control of your kayak. Till now, you have been at the mercy of the water conditions. You have managed okay, but the kayak has been steering you as much as you have been steering it. You have heard about the modern …

It’s a beautiful summer day, and you’re out riding the rapids in your trusty inflatable kayak. But suddenly, you come upon rougher waters than you were expecting. Maybe a flash flood comes out of nowhere to take you by surprise, or the rapids suddenly become fiercer than you expected. Maybe a storm blows in, catching …

If you’re into kayaking, you’ve probably heard about skegs. Maybe your inflatable kayak even came with a skeg. But what are these pieces of equipment, exactly, and why should you care? Skegs are similar to rudders in that they can help you with steering and maneuvering, but they serve a different purpose than rudders and …