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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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Keeping it Comfy: A Camp Gear Review

This summer, my partner and I were exploring new camping gear that focused on comfort. With her being five months pregnant, but still wanting...
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Outdoor Media Summit Showcases Some of the Year’s Best Gear

At October's Outdoor Media Summit (OMS), a three-day event featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking tailored for outdoor writers, PR and marketing professionals,...
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RISE AirNest Inflatable Tent Review

The RISE AirNest Inflatable Tent has been turning heads ever since its Kickstarter debut and splashy social media ads—sometimes literally. From the iconic shot...
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YETI Panga® 75L Waterproof Duffel Review: A Premium Alternative to Traditional Dry Bags

In this YETI Panga 75L Waterproof Duffel review, we evaluate how this rugged duffel performs compared to traditional dry bags. Our PaddlingLife testers put the...
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Gear-o-rama! Down River Equipment Hosts Raftopia March 31-April 5

Rafters rejoice! Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Colorado’s Down River Equipment is hosting its annual swagorama Raftopia sale and extravaganza March 31-April 5, one of...
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A Video Review of Wenonah’s Basswood 17 Canoe for Anglers

Need help selecting a canoe for your fishing exploits? Consider watching this video review of the Wenonah Basswood 17 by YouTuber Ron VanderHeiden, specifically...
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2024 Paddlesports Trade Coalition Year in Review

It’s been a year of exciting growth, collective work, vision and commitment for the Paddlesports Trade Coalition!  As we welcome the New Year, we...
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Gift Idea: “The Art of Paddling: An Illustrated History” Book!

Stuck on the perfect gift idea for the canoeist in your life? Order him or her (or they) “The Art of Paddling: An Illustrated...
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Kayaker Who Faked Own Death Returns Home

The missing kayaker who faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europe apparently has had second thoughts, returning to his home state of Wisconsin and...
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Switchback Trade Show Launches from The Running Event, Looks Toward Nashville in June

We've been here before...a new tradeshow is coming to town, or is it moving towns, or maybe it's an entirely new show you've never...
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Mustang Survival Turns Black Friday to Blue Friday with Commitment to Ocean Conservation

Mustang Survival is once again challenging the norm this holiday season by opting out of the traditional Black Friday and choosing Blue Friday, an...
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Kids and Family Gear Ensemble

Camping with children is both challenging and rewarding. Nothing paves the way for an appreciation and love of the outdoors more than starting young....
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What’s in Your Adventure Box?! – Pelican TX80 Adventure Case

I’ve been rocking the Pelican TX80 Adventure Case in the back of my truck for about five months. Whether it be to bust out...
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The Modern Wannigan – Pelican 1637 Air Case

By Alan Schmidt River and canoe tripping is no doubt one of the most satisfying outdoor adventures any of us can hope to have in...
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Tribute to Canoe Sewmeister Extraordinaire Dan Cooke

Canoe-trippers across the country are mourning the death of longtime canoe accessory-maker Dan Cooke of Minnesota's Cooke Custom Sewing. While the business will continue with...
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Big Agnes Anvil Horn 0-Degree Bag, Divide Sleeping Pad System Reviewed

A review of the Big Agnes Anvil Horn 0-Degree sleeping bag and Divide Sleeping Pad System from a 10-day, 226-mile self-support kayak trip wont...
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Camping

TESTED : SylvanSport TraiLOFT Rooftop Tent/Trailer Combo: Campalicious!

With fall happening in the Northwest, the perfect time to do a few trips, Paddling Life had the opportunity recently to test out the...
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Camping

Paddle Camping in Style: Tune Outdoor Unveils New Truck Canopy Camper

Paddlers have always employed whatever it takes to crash near their favorite waterway, from sleeping on the dirt and on friends' couches to cramming...
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Testing the Big Agnes Tiger Wall Ultralight Tent

Review of the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL1 Solution Dye Tent on a self support multiday whitewater kayak trip down the South Fork of...
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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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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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Is This the Year for Big Sur?

It’s been more than 10 long years since Colorado’s most epic surf wave, Big Sur, graced the bottom of boaters’ hulls for more than a few hours (it appeared briefly in 2004). Before that, it was in 1997, when Prijon’s Hurricane was in vogue. With eight of the state’s resorts reporting record snowfall, and April adding to the tally, PL is betting that this year the most unique wave this side of Skookumchuck will resurface after its long mystery move...
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