Paddling

Kick Off Camping: Free Entry at All National Parks on April 20

National Parks Week kicks off with a free entry day, and extends to April 28 with events, themed days, and volunteer opportunities.

Written by Will Brendza April 11, 2024

The Best Kayaks for Beginners in 2024

The sport of recreational kayaking has been rapidly growing over the past several years, and there are hundreds of kayak options on the market. Here…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Nick Belcaster April 04, 2024

‘Hallelujah’: Watch Kayakers Paddle the PNW’s Most Stunning Waterfalls

Seth Ezekiel West brings skate-style cinematography to ‘Hallelujah,’ a short film that showcases kayakers paddling the PNW’s most stunning waterfalls.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 03, 2024

The Best Coolers of 2024

We tested the best hard coolers of 2024 with options for every budget. Top picks include RTIC, YETI, and more!

Written by Mary Murphy and Miya Tsudome April 03, 2024

Old Town Releases Limited-Edition Fire Tiger Color Scheme

If Fire Tiger lures catch the big fish, why not slap it on a kayak? That’s exactly what Old Town Watercraft did.

Written by Rachelle Schrute March 25, 2024

The Best Packrafts of 2024

We’ve spent the last 15 years testing the best packrafts out there. Here’s everything you need to start packrafting right now.

Written by Jason Magness and Nick Belcaster March 20, 2024

This $900 Paddleboard Is 60% Off: Insane Sale on a SUP for Spring

This is a once-in-a-lifetime steal on a fantastic lightweight SUP. We’re guessing the deal won’t be available for long.

Written by Mary Murphy March 14, 2024

The Best Standup Paddleboards of 2024

Looking to invest in a standup paddleboard but don’t know where to start? Check out our list for the best SUPs of 2024.

Written by Mary Murphy and Morgan Tilton March 07, 2024

19,000 Feet High on a SUP: How One Athlete Set a World Paddleboard Record

Mountaineer Andrew Hughes has raised the official bar for those wishing to paddleboard above the clouds.

Written by Mary Murphy February 20, 2024

eFoiling Quality, Durability, and Affordability Unite: Introducing the Flite AIR

Top-quality efoiling can now be had in a more durable package and at a value price. Introducing the Flite AIR and AIR Pro.

Written by Bryon Dorr February 15, 2024

SealLine Pro Dry Pack Review: The Armored Megamouth of Dry Bags

If you’re on the search for a multiday expedition dry bag, look no further than the SealLine Pro Dry Pack 120L. This pack swallows and…

Written by Sean Jansen February 02, 2024

100+ Days, 1,000 Miles on a SUP: The Gear I Used and Why

What on earth do you pack for a 1,000-mile paddle trip down a saltwater coast? And how on earth do you fit it all on…

Written by Sean Jansen January 17, 2024

GoPro’s Wildest Moments of 2023: Watch the Brand’s Top Picks

GoPro’s best clips from 2023, from erupting volcanoes, to ski base jumping, squirrel suit distance flight records, mountain bike wheelies over narrow canyon bridges, and…

Written by Will Brendza December 19, 2023

Pushing the Limits of a (Realistic) Kayak Launch: This ‘Race’ Is Unhinged

Who needs rivers when you’ve got a drainage ditch and some rain?

Written by Mary Murphy December 18, 2023

The Most Wholesome Snow Day Throwback: Kayaking in the Snow

A father willing to take a whole day, bundle up, strap on a harness and work gloves, and drag a slippery kayak (plus kid) uphill…

Written by Mary Murphy December 13, 2023

A Year of Sends: Senders Team Delivers Stunning Reel of Past Drops

If you like kayaking and can only watch one inspiration video the rest of the year, let this be it.

Written by Mary Murphy December 12, 2023

‘Older Than Penicillin’: Duluth Pack Celebrates 141 Years With Birthday Sale

The venerable Minnesota brand turns 141 on December 12. To mark the occasion, Duluth Pack is offering a buy one/get one gift card sale.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 11, 2023

‘The Dream of All Class V Paddlers’: Paddling Northern BC’s Stikine Stout

What makes you feel alive? What emotions do you get running a river as gorgeous as this one? This is what paddling is all about.

Written by Mary Murphy December 11, 2023

Icy Kayaking: Aniol Serrasolses Styles ‘World’s Highest Glacier Waterfall Drop’

Aniol Serrasolses went on a glacial expedition, not to go climbing, but instead to find waterfalls to fall off of in a kayak.

Written by Mary Murphy December 05, 2023

Holiday Paddle Sale: This Winter, Save Big on Gear for Spring

Looking for a perfect gift for the kayaker, paddleboarder, angler, or canoeist in your life? The NRS Holiday Sale is a great place to shop.

Written by Mary Murphy November 22, 2023

The Best Time to Buy an ISLE SUP Is Right Now

If you’re in the market for a SUP, ISLE’s early Black Friday deal is too good to ignore.

Written by Mary Murphy November 22, 2023

The Best Dry Bags of 2024

We tested and reviewed the best dry bags of 2024, including the YETI Panga 75 Dry Duffel and top picks from SealLine, NRS, and more.

Written by Mary Murphy & Morgan Tilton November 22, 2023

The Best Soft Coolers of 2024

We tested the best soft coolers of 2024 with styles for every budget and adventure. Top picks include Yeti, RTIC, Hydro Flask, and more!

Written by Morgan Tilton and Makena Gross November 17, 2023

Kayaking 50 Miles in 1 Day, on Class IV: Spicy Highlights From Idaho’s Payette River

If you happen to kayak sections in the Upper South Fork of the Payette River, expect a long day of paddling — and a lot…

Written by Mary Murphy November 15, 2023

Attention, Boaters: Soul Reveals SuperSkipper and SuperSkip RR Whitewater Kayaks

Corran Addison aims to once again make a big mark on the history of whitewater kayak design with the Soul Super Skipper and Super Skip…

Written by Bryon Dorr November 09, 2023

The Best Swimming Goggles of 2024

Finding the best swim goggles can be tricky. Swimming goggles seem like such a simple piece of gear, but to find a pair that feels…

Written by Molly Hurford November 08, 2023

Alpacka Raft Ghost Review: Minimalist Alpine Lake Exploration With an Ultralight Packraft

This is what a sub-3-pound packraft system will get you — and how far it can get you — in the alpine.

Written by Alli Hartz November 02, 2023

2023 Freestyle Kayak World Championships: Underdogs Rise Up

The 2023 Freestyle Kayak World Championships was a wild rollercoaster, with the underdog rising to the top more than once.

Written by Kathy Holcombe October 17, 2023

2 km of Whitewater, Waterfalls, Endless Fun: Stout and Stoke in Scotland

Yes, Scotland has great whitewater! Here’s just a taste of what the country has to offer in a clean, laidback film dubbed ‘Stoke.’

Written by Mary Murphy October 02, 2023

Austria’s Oetz River Needs Your Help — Here’s What You Can Do

This series of short videos from NRS sheds light on the plight of one of Austria’s wildest, most scenic rivers.

Written by Andrew Marshall September 21, 2023

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