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Whitewater Review of Mustang Survival’s Hudson Dry Suit with Video
Mustang Survival has been keeping the hero's of the U.S. Coast Guard, Navy SEALs and NASA astronauts dry since 1967.
The Canada based company is...
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Mustang Survival’s Live Beyond Land Vid Showcases Kayak Angler Annie Nagel
Mustang Survival, a pioneer manufacturer of lifesaving solutions since 1967 for those pushing themselves to the extremes, has released Part 6 of its Live...
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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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Testing the Level 6 Australis
Want a sweet-looking and performing shortie for warm water/weather paddling? Look no further than the Australis from Level 6, a short-sleeve semi-dry top constructed...
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Inside Level6’s Duke Drytop (with Video Walkthrough!)
Our friends up in the great white north have been working on a three-season drytop the past few years and the updated 2021 Duke...
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NRS Inks Deal to Use Gore-tex
Northwest River Supplies (NRS) has inked a deal with Gore-tex to bring the high-end waterproof/breathable fabric into a new drywear line. Previously, W.L. Gore...
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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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Summertime Kayak Fishing: What To Wear—A Primer from Level6
Ah, summer. The season for paddling, canoeing, paddleboarding, and of course, kayak fishing. Although kayak fishing can be a year-round activity, summertime sees the...
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50 Years And Going Strong: Catching Up With Kokatat Prez Steve O’Meara
It was the same year Disney World opened, the U.S. launched Apollo 14 and "All in the Family" debuted on television. For paddlesports apparel and...
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Going Green with Level6: A Q&A with Production Manager Addison Dark
When it comes to sustainability, Level6 is on the level. The company is implementing several key environmental initiatives to help protect the world we paddle...
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Special Video: Level Six Emperor Drysuit Unplugged!
While Level6’s new Emperor drysuit is fast making waves in the world of watersports, it’s now also making it onto the airwaves, as witnessed...
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PL Exclusive: Inside Level6 with Founder Stig Larsson
What started for Level6 founder Stig Larsson “as an idea on a little surf beach in Costa Rica” has blossomed into a full-blown paddlesports...
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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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Merino Wool Facemasks for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
We all know that paddlers love Merino wool for its natural quick drying and anti-microbial properties. So we took note when we got word...
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Kokatat Expands Cali Operations
Kokatat, a manufacturer of high-performance paddling gear and protective garments for government and military customers, is expanding its manufacturing and warehouse facilities at its...
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Skinners May Be Defining a New Category of Footwear Comfort and Protection
Shoe Socks are here, and before you brush them off as just another strange trend (Vibram Five Fingers anyone?), read on. Handmade in Europe,...
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The Great 2019 Swag Roundup and Paddling’s Best Gear Reviews
Every year we get gear, gear, and more gear to put through the paces during paddling season — and sometime even through ski season....
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Body Glove Launches Eco-Friendly Activewear with Surf Legend Tatiana Weston-Webb
Essentially a household name for paddling and watersports enthusiasts, Body Glove has been all about the water since 1953, establishing itself as a leading...
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Legalization of Hemp Spurs New Line from Astral
Hemp is making a major comeback thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. Now that growing the fiber is legalized, we can expect to see...
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Teva Launches Charitable GC100 Collection to Honor River Roots
Teva unveiled its Spring 2019 footwear collection, paying homage to the brand’s birthplace on the Grand Canyon National Park’s founding 100 years ago this...
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Mountain Surf Relaunch Delayed by Fire
Just when you thought iconic apparel and spray skirt brand Mountain Surf was being reborn after a nearly two decade hiatus, a fire has...
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SOLE Releases First-Ever 100-Percent Recycled Wine Cork Sandal, Touts New Era in Footwear Innovation
Utilizing over 75 million natural corks from ReCORK, SOLE pioneers a closed-loop manufacturing process with four new footwear products.
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Middle Fork Salmon Blocked by Debris Flow
Planning a late-season run down the Middle Fork of the Salmon? You might want to change your launch site...
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Pyranha Ripper 2 Review Time (with Uber Sweet Vids!)
Want an inside peak at Pyranha’s Ripper 2 kayak? For that, we went straight to the source: designer Mike...
Paddlesports Booming: Big Gear Show Recap from Park City
The Big Gear Show, the marquee tradeshow for cycling, paddlesports and outdoor gear, wrapped up in Park City, Utah,...
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Whitewater Review of Mustang Survival’s Hudson Dry Suit with Video
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