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The Ultimate River Camp Kitchen
Set up a riverside camp kitchen Julia Child would be proud of with these pointers and products built to withstand years of outdoor adventure.
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Astral GreenJacket Rescue PFD Review with Video
https://youtu.be/8nUc47UJuTo
Ricky Steamboat: "We've got the Astral Green Rescue PFD here, this things off the charts, it's got all kinds of bells and whistles. The...
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Pimp My Canoe: New Canoe Gear Accessories From Level Six
Level Six releases new takes on classic gear items designed to make your next canoe expedition noticeably easier and more comfortable, no matter what you're carrying or how far it has to go.
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Small Gear for a Big Spring
Do future-you a favor and get ahead of that sunshine-induced brain fog with these new gear gadgets for spring.
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OneWater Acquires YakGear
OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) announced that its subsidiary, T-H Marine, has acquired YakGear, Inc. (“YakGear”), an industry-leading supplier of kayak equipment,...
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NRS Movin’ and Shakin’
Moscow, Idaho’s Northwest River Supplies (NRS) is making moves with big internal developments including promotions in senior leadership, expansion of the product development team...
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Mustang Survival Acquires Stearns’ Government and Commercial Business
Continuing its recent buying spree, including its purchases of Ocean Rodeo and MTI Adventurewear, Mustang Survival has announced the acquisition of the Government and...
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A PL Q&A with Mustang Survival’s Josh Horoshok
Forget singing that catchy little song "Mustang Sally" by the Committments. Established in 1967 by Irv Davies, the inventor of the world’s first Floater...
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Kokatat Sold
After 50 years under the direction and ownership of its founder, Steve O’Meara, Kokatat has been purchased by the company’s Director of Operations Mark Loughmiller.“Before joining Kokatat Mark...
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Inventory Issues and Paddlesports
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” That quote by Charles Dickens sums up the paddlesports industry this season,...
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Must-Have Gear for Warmer Days on the Water
With actual summer weather blessing much of the country by this point, you have to be sure you have the gear you need in...
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The Best All-Around Accessories for Your Summer Adventures
Summer 2021 is shaping up to be a big one. But before the adventures are in full swing, you need to pick up all...
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WIN a Sawyer Cedar Surge II paddle from Alpacka Raft valued at $400
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Teva Launches First TevaForever Recycling Program
In 1984, Teva created the world’s first sport sandal on the banks of the Grand Canyon, and spurred a cultural phenomenon and a new...
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Exclusive Review and Video: New Stohlquist Descent Rescue PFD
Stohlquist adds second generation Descent Rescue PFD to its line, whets paddlers' appetite for new products.
With the help of Nick Hinds and Luke Spencer,...
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When was the last time you practiced setting up a Z-Drag?
So you've got your Z-Drag kit prepped with rescue rope, webbing, pulleys, carabiners, and cordage. But when was the last time you actually took...
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WIN This Yeti Hopper 8 Soft Cooler
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Volcanno portable campfire from Lavabox gear review
Have you ever thought to yourself: "What this river trip really needs are some Heavy Metal level pyrotechnics."?
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Smokeless Fire Made Possible with BioLite’s FirePit+
Ideal for cool quarantine nights, BioLite’s FirePit+ makes smokeless fire possible in any environment. Review by Shae Laplace When I say that the FirePit+ from BioLite...
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Kind Design Topo River Hoodie Gear Review
We've all been there. Flipping through our social feeds, giving "likes" to our friends most recent river descents, when that very specific and highly...
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Kokatat HustleR Rescue PFD Review
Kokatat is at it again with an update to its popular HustlerR Rescue PFD
(Video and photos by Aaron Wagoner)
Do the HustleR! That's the word...
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Win a waterproof duffel bag from Mystery Ranch. Their High Water Duffel can be configured as a duffel or...
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