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Best life vests for inflatable boats and kayaks
A life vest, also known as life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD), is considered fundamental safety gear for boating and kayaking. If you’re out fishing, recreational boating, and doing various water sports, you and the kids…
7 Best Kayaking Shoes for Winter [To Stay Warm & Dry]
Kayaking shoes/booties are different from ordinary footwear. They need to be light, flexible, provide good traction, and hard enough for launching and walking on sharp rocks and gravel. And of course, shoes made for winter kayaking also…
How to Properly Charge a Deep Cycle Trolling Motor Battery for Longevity
Learning the ins and outs of deep cycle battery charging is the secret to extending the life of your batteries. There are many things you need to do and even more you don’t do, as I’ve learned…
Guide to inflatable boat fabrics: hypalon vs pvc
One of the first things you must consider when deciding which inflatable boat to buy is the type of material it is made from. Choosing the right kind of material is crucial as it will certainly impact…
Chasing Blue – Ocean Spirit iSUP hands-on review
Chasing Blue is a new iSUP brand created in 2021. One of the brand’s most interesting models is the Ocean Spirit, which is a budget-friendly all-purpose inflatable SUP. My family has been using the board for a…
Sea Eagle SE9 Review – Good or Not?
Are you looking for a versatile, high-quality inflatable raft? If yes, you need to check out Sea Eagle SE9. I used to think that Sea Eagle boats were just overpriced SIBs, but boy has my opinion has…
How to clean inflatable boats (to look like new)
Proper care, cleaning and maintenance of an inflatable boat will not only keep your boat in tip-top shape, it will also extend its lifespan. If your boat is cleaned regularly, it will look like new almost all…
The only correct (and safe) way to inflate an inflatable boat
Learning how to inflate your inflatable boat may seem evident at first. Just pump away, right? There’s a bit more to it than that. It’s not rocket science of course, but through my years boating with all…
Inflatable vs hard kayak – Real-life comparison & opinion
Are you unsure whether you should get an inflatable kayak or a hardshell one? This article lays out the differences between inflatable & rigid kayaks, so you can decide which is right for you. Let’s start! Pros…
Real life expectancy of inflatable boats
If you’re considering buying an inflatable boat, be it a dinghy, pontoon boat, kayak, or just an inflatable raft, you are probably curious about its lifespan, so in other words, how long you can expect your boat…