Most people know that kayaking helps burn calories, leading to losing a few pounds, but only a few know it can also be an excellent muscle-building activity. Kayaking involves a combination of repetitive movements, and that makes it perfect for anyone looking to bulk up around the shoulder, chest, arms, abdomen, back, and lower body area. Indeed, kayaking targets just about …
Did you know that your body heat decreases 4x faster in cold water than in cold air at equal temperatures? Getting drenched without being prepared will lead to rapid heat loss, which can result in a cold shock, hypothermia, or even worse… But if you choose your winter kayaking clothing and gear properly (as you are about to learn), paddling …
Winter Kayaking Clothes [Prevent Frostbite & Hypothermia] Read More »
Most inflatable kayaks are made for river or lake use. In fact, here is a list of the best inflatable kayaks for general use. But if you want to ride your kayak in ocean waves or explore the coastline and outlying islands, then you need a seaworthy inflatable kayak. Venturing out onto the ocean (or the sea) means your kayak …
4 Best Ocean/Sea Inflatable Kayaks (Safe & Stable) Read More »
Both hardshell and inflatable kayaks can be categorized into two different styles: Sit-on-top kayak (SOT) and Sit-in kayak (SIK) The two designs differ drastically from one another, and each suits a different purpose. Let’s look at how they are different and the pros and cons of each design. The differences between sit-on-top vs. sit-in kayaks The most apparent distinction between …
Sit-Inside vs. Sit-On-Top Kayaks – 4 Reasons One is Better Read More »
When you’re just lazy paddling on the beach, you don’t need much gear (other than your PFD, of course). But when you go day touring or out on open water, you need to be prepared. Here is a complete list of kayaking gear your should take on day touring trips. You can download a printable version of the essential kayaking …
Essential Kayaking Gear Checklist – 20 Key Items You’ll Need Read More »
Putting “Pro” into the name of a product is a bold and aggressive statement, so I wanted to review the Excursion Pro kayak and see if it deserves the title in its name? I bought the K2 (tandem) version of the kayak as a gift for my nephew, but I asked him to let me use it as well. Call …
Intex Excursion Pro Kayak K1 & K2 Review – Does It Deserve the “Pro” in Its Name? Read More »
The Sevylor Quikpak K5 is a recreational, sit-inside, 1-person kayak, that is ultra-portable thanks to its integrated backpack design. I had a chance to use the kayak for a day, and let me tell you, there were good parts and not so good parts to it. My Sevylor Quikpak K5 review article will detail everything you need to know about the kayak, so …
Sevylor Quikpak K5 Review – How Does it Fare In Real Life Read More »
The Sea Eagle’s Razorlite represents the latest evolution of inflatable kayaks. It is the first-ever full dropstitch kayak, meaning every air chamber is built with dropstitch technology. After trying the shorter version of the kayak (393rl), I got to see why this matters. It performs way better than traditional inflatable kayaks, but I’ll talk about this in detail below. My …
Sea Eagle Razorlite Review – The 1st Full Dropstitch Kayak Read More »
A few weeks ago, I got the chance to try an Aquaglide Chinook 120 inflatable kayak for an entire day. I was very much looking forward to it, since the Chinook sits somewhere between the entry-level kayak (Intex Excursion Pro) and the high-end kayak (Sea Eagle 380x). Aquaglide is not a well-known brand. I’ve never sat in one before, which …
Aquaglide Chinook Kayak Review – Middle of the Pack Read More »
