Do You Need A License For A Kayak In Your State?

Not all kayakers are rule-followers, but it does take some stress out of the equation if you know the boating rules and regulations for your state and region. Of course, things change as you move from county to county as well. Fortunately, the penalties for violating local kayaking rules are usually nominal. That being said, … Read more

15 Best Kayak Hatch Covers 2023

Best kayak hatch covers

If you own a kayak with hatch covers hopefully you’ve never made the mistake of not securing a hatch cover all the way before transporting your kayak. I recently did this and was fortunate not to need to replace my old one with one of the best kayak hatch covers.

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10 Best Kayaks For Canals 2023

Best Kayaks for Canals

Canals are some of the most beginner-friendly places to kayak. They are controlled waterways that rarely deal with large waves, currents, tides, or even heavy winds.

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10 Best Kayaks For Bad Lower Back 2023

10 Best Kayaks For Bad Lower Back 2021

Lower back pain doesn’t have to keep you from enjoying kayaking. Even if your pain is a result of a chronic lower back injury, there are kayaks and kayak seats specifically made for bad lower back pain and injuries.

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Average Kayak Speed: How Fast Can You Go?

Average Kayak Speed: How Fast Can You Go?

Personally, it was a pretty natural progression from learning how to pack my kayak for a multi-day camping trip and plan for how much distance I could cover in a day. Although I was familiar with my average walking speed on backpacking trips, I had no idea what my average kayaking speed might be. How … Read more

10 Cheap Pedal Kayaks

10 Cheap Pedal Kayaks

Pedal kayaks are great for kayak fishing and for folks recovering from or dealing with chronic upper-body injuries. They allow you to propel your kayak using your legs so that your shoulders do not have to deal with the constant rotation that comes with using the best kayak paddles.

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15 Best Kayak Shorts 2023

15 Best Kayak Shorts 2021

Comfort is king when you are kayaking and that’s why you need a pair of the best kayak shorts. Most of these shorts have one major thing in common: they are not made of cotton. We feel that it is imperative to begin with a disclaimer that cotton should always be avoided when kayaking. It … Read more

15 Most Expensive Kayaks 2023

15 Most Expensive Kayaks 2021

If you are not worried about your budget, it makes sense to be aware of the most expensive kayaks on the market. Even if they are out of your budget, it does not hurt to dream from time to time. To be honest, many beginners will not be able to tell the difference before they … Read more

16 Different Types of Kayak Paddles

16 Different Types of Kayak Paddles

All kayak paddles are not created equal. There is a surprising amount of variety in the market for the tool that provides locomotion for your kayak, so knowing about the different types of kayak paddles will help you choose a model that suits your paddling needs.

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