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Idaho’s Main Salmon River: A Family Trip Done Right (Plus Gear That Helped!)

With most private trips on a gem such as Idaho's Main Salmon River, your trip starts with an invite from a friend. After three...

Nick Hinds - September 14, 2026

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New Razor Kayaks Edge Pro1 IK Review!

There’s a new inflatable kayak company making waves stateside, employing SUP dropstitch technology in the hull — including floor, sidewalls, and hull — giving...

Staff Post - August 29, 2026

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First Look: A New Hybrid Whitewater Hardshell/Packraft?

A cross between a hardshell and a packraft for hiking into remote whitewater? Yep, that’s what we thought, too, but that’s exactly what the...

Staff Post - August 3, 2026

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AIRE and Outcast: Two Brands, Same River DNA

To the untrained eye, AIRE and Outcast Sporting Gear might look like competitors sharing a river. But spend five minutes digging into the story...

Staff Post - July 15, 2026

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Inside an AIRE Boat: How Construction Shapes Performance (Bonus Q&A with Designer Ben Marek!)

Buying an inflatable boat shouldn't feel like studying for an exam. But between denier ratings, floor systems, bladder types, platform options, and more, it's...

Staff Post - June 24, 2026

Athlete Stories

Packrafting In Grand Canyon…Who Really Was The First?

Patting yourself on the back for packrafting the Grand? Before you bruise yourself, consider that people have been doing it for a long, long...

Staff Post - June 18, 2026

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NRS/Orvis Roll Out New Orvis Approach 120 Fishing Raft

Call it a match made in heaven. Northwest River Supplies (NRS) and Orvis have joined forces to launch their first collaborative fishing craft: the Orvis Approach 120 Fishing...

Staff Post - May 6, 2026

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Jack’s Plastic Welding Provides Inflatable Flotation for Artemis II Landing

Inflatable maker Jack’s Plastic Welding is long known for its bombproof cataraft tubes, drybags, sleeping pads, and other river gear. Now they’re known for...

Eugene Buchanan - April 13, 2026

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SOL Named Best SUP in 2026 Paddling Magazine Industry Awards

Chalk one up for SOL. The SOLrey from SOL, a Telluride, Colo.-based stand-up paddleboard brand, was recently named Best SUP in the 2026 Paddling Magazine...

Staff Post - February 27, 2026

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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,...

Staff Post - November 7, 2025

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SUP Review: BOTE Breeze Aero

The last traces of summer heat float down to the glistening lake that is reflecting the shoreline’s changing leaves like a large mirror. Tucked...

Staff Post - October 24, 2025

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Rafting History 101

On a cold September morning in 1843, five men gathered around a rubber raft at the foot of Wasatch Mountains in today’s Utah, nervously...

Eugene Buchanan - October 7, 2025

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It’s Hammer Time! Badfish HammerCat Review

It’s Hammer Time! Yep, when it comes to hammering the river (though none of us actually do that, as the river always wins), you...

Eugene Buchanan - September 19, 2025

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INTEX 8′ AquaQuest 240 – An Affordable SUP for Your Kid!

As a parent whose looking to get their kids to join them on the water, finding good gear that doesn't fall apart after a...

Aaron Black-Schmidt - September 5, 2025

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The 9’6″ Clean SUP from NRS

I first tested an NRS river SUP years ago, a 9’6 Quiver model. This board has been my go-to river ride since. And while...

Aaron Black-Schmidt - September 3, 2025

Camping

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...

Miles De Feyter - September 3, 2025

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SOTAR Celebrates 45th Anniversary

Holy Sale-orama! Celebrating its 45th anniversary, raft manufacturer SOTAR is rolling out all the stops with special sales on its award-winning rafts, catarafts, and...

Eugene Buchanan - July 16, 2025

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The NRS Fletcher – A Great SUP for Groms

'Start 'em young' is always a great idea—and it only helps more when trusted brands create products with kids in mind. When shopping around for...

Aaron Black-Schmidt - April 8, 2025

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Hala Unveils New Streamlined 2025 SUP Line

Hala-lelujah! SUP-maker Hala Gear has announced its new 2025 board lineup, redesigning six boards across three series designed for paddler of all walks, er, strokes. And...

Staff Post - February 6, 2025

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A New Year’s Note from Badfish

Dear Badfish Crew, In the beginning, Mike and Zack were sitting in Zack’s garage, launching Badfish over a couple of cold Tecates. Our crew was...

Staff Post - January 20, 2025

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Austria’s Spinera Releases Kenai 130 Inflatable IK

An Austrian company has tapped Alaska’s Kenai River (and peninsula) as the inspiration behind its latest inflatable rec kayak, the Kenai 130. Spinera, an awkward...

Staff Post - January 16, 2025

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