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Summer Swagalicious Gear Roundup!

Okay okay, it's still a little early for Christmas. But it's coming, and the goose is getting fat. So, if you're looking for some...
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That’s a Wrap! Outdoor Media Summit 2026

Outdoor Media Summit Brings Brands and Creators Together in Asheville The annual Outdoor Media Summit took place September 28–30 in Asheville, North Carolina, a gateway...
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Gear I Used on Peru’s Yavero River

What kind of gear do you bring down on a seven-day, Class III-IV kayaking/rafting trip on a river like Peru’s Paucartambo/Yavero? We took the trip from Colorado to find out.
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Kokatat’s New Blast Shorty

Let’s just say I tend to go through shorty paddling jackets pretty quickly. That’s mostly because I trade them away to eager guides whenever...
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Kokatat’s Custom Stoke Drytop

This is one drytop you’re going to be "stoked" about. Kokatat’s new Stoke Hydrus Custom Drytop, available in both men’s and women’s sizing, lets you...
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Grangers Ups U.S. Presence for Re-waterproofing Outdoor Gear

It only makes sense that a company based in Derbyshire, UK, knows a thing or two about waterproofing outdoor gear. That's the case with Grangers,...
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LevelSix Debuts New Exhaust Lite/Pro Fabric

LeveSix is unveiling its brand-new Exhaust Pro and Exhaust Lite fabrics for the 2026 season. While the company modified its old Exhaust fabric to be...
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The Wing Group Acquires Kokatat

The Wing Group, a portfolio of marine and outdoor brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, FabTek, Henshaw, and Patten, today announced the acquisition of...
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Level Six Kenora Semi-Drytop Review

I recently got my hands on the Level Six Kenora Semi-dry top, and I was super excited to get it right before I went on a...
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Mustang Survival Debuts Its “Next Gen” Hudson, Helix Drysuits (On Heels of Last Season’s Quadra)

Burnaby, BC's Mustang Survival has been doubling down on dry suits. Coming on the heels of last year's release of the new Quadra, its...
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Sport Dimension Acquires Stohlquist from Aqualung 

Stohlquist is back. Carson, Calif.'s Sport Dimension Inc., a maker of watersports recreational equipment, has acquired paddlewear and PFD maker Stohlquist from Aqualung Group. This...
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Review of the Level Six Odin Drysuit

Just as Odin rules Valhalla in Norse mythology, the new Odin from Level 6 rules the river when it comes to drysuits. Marking the ever-evolving...
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Mustang Survival, Wing Get New Leadership

Outdoor industry professional Kenny Ballard has been appointed Vancouver, B.C.-based Mustang Survival’s new president. Ballard takes over responsibilities from Juanita Killen, who stepped into...
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Paddlesports Apparel/PFD Maker Stohlquist Closing Down, Future in Limbo

Paddlesports apparel and PFD maker Stohlquist, owned by France’s Aqualung Group, is shuttering its operations, with its future up in the air. According to a...
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Level Six Emperor Drysuit Review

By Judah Harms It was day three on the Middle Fork Salmon. After paddling 14 miles to Loon Creek, then hiking two miles up the...
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Water Boot Roundup 2023

Let’s face it, having the right footwear no matter what kind of outdoor pursuit you’re doing can really make or break the experience. Paddling...
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Level Six Celebrates Big 25!

Let’s just call that a lot of paddlewear. Canada’s Level Six celebrated its whopping 25th anniversary on October 8, officially launching its big bash at...
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Kind Design River Topo Sun Hoodie Review

Our friends at Kind Design asked us to test out their latest River Topo Sun Hoodie product.  Knowing how cool their other hoodie shirts...
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Review Mania: PL Random Gear Sampler!

You asked, we schwaged. Behold Paddling Life's unequivocal haphazard roundup of assorted gear we put through its paces this boating season, from portable blenders...
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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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Ocoee River Sees Historic Flooding

Historic Flooding Hits Ocoee River Region, Shattering Water-Level Record It's not just the desert Southwest of the Rockies getting record...
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Summer Swagalicious Gear Roundup!

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Isle Paddle Boards: A fun alternative to whitewater kayaking

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The training run death of kayaker Shannon Christy, 23, of Greenville, S.C., on the Great Falls of the Potomac cancelled the annual Great Falls Race as part of the weekend’s 26th annual Potomac River Festival...
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