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Downriver Equipment Co.’s Labor Day Sale

Need to update your river gear after the summer season? Take advantage of Downriver Equipment Co.’s Labor Day Sale, running thru Sept. 8. The...

Eugene Buchanan - August 25, 2024

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Pulling the Cover Off Alpacka’s New Tango

It takes two to tango…and you’ll be doing that aplenty in the new two-person Tango kayak-style packraft from Alpacka, the perfect tandem craft for...

Staff Post - June 19, 2024

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Wilderness Systems Launches New iATAK 110 Inflatable Fishing Kayak

It’s a bad time to be a fish. Especially if there’s someone in a new iATAK 110 inflatable fishing kayak from Wilderness Systems paddling...

Eugene Buchanan - June 7, 2024

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Rig Like a Pro with Down River Equipment

Want to score sweet deals on river gear? Head to Down River Equipment or visit them online over Memorial Day to kick off the...

Staff Post - May 17, 2024

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Pelican Launches iEscape110 Solo/Tandem Convertible Rec IK

Want an affordable IK the whole family can use? Capitalizing on its recent acquisition of IK-maker Advanced Elements, Pelican marks its first foray into the...

Staff Post - May 5, 2024

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Fish On! A Review of SOTAR’s Strike 13’6″ Fishing Raft

The 13’6” SOTAR Strike is a platform that allows every tributary angler to achieve any angling ambition. Paired with the simplicity and effectiveness of...

admin - April 26, 2024

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NRS Expands Fishing Raft Lineup

Fisherpeople rejoice. Northwest River Supplies (NRS), has expanded its fishing raft line-up for 2024 with the all-new Approach Fishing Series and the upgraded Slipstream...

Eugene Buchanan - April 23, 2024

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SOAR Inflatables Sold (and Q&A with New Owner)

Nothing wrong with a 30-year run. That’s the playbook of SOAR Inflatables owner Larry Laba, who recently sold his long-running inflatable canoe and kayak...

Eugene Buchanan - March 5, 2024

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Down River Equipment’s Raftopia Returns April 1-6!

Hey Colorado rafters: Want to see firsthand the latest and greatest of everything in the rafting world, and also shop for some of the...

Staff Post - March 1, 2024

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Alpacka Unveils 3 New Models for ’24: Behold the Rendezvous, Tango and Refuge (Plus an Update to the Valkyri)

Alpacka Raft has been working overtime this past season on its various designs, with proof coming this spring with its three new models just announced...

Eugene Buchanan - February 22, 2024

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Staying in the Family: SOTAR Founder Sells Company to Son/Daughter-in-law

Like a river staying in its banks, raft manufacturer SOTAR is staying with the family. Founded and previously owned by Glenn Lewman Jr., the...

Eugene Buchanan - December 11, 2023

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A Weekend with Isle: Testing the Latest SUPs, Hybrids and More in Mission Bay

When the first frost hit the mountains of Colorado, Paddling Life took advantage of an offer from Isle and Purple/Orange PR to head to...

Eugene Buchanan - October 23, 2023

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Hyside BattleCat Review – a Bigger Paddlecat

By Brian Pernick Ay first we had some hesitation about the new Hyside BattleCat. My wife Katie’s background was in bigger paddle rafts, and she...

admin - October 17, 2023

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Alpacka Releases New Film “Sheri” Paying Tribute to Founder

Alpacka pack raft founder Sheri Tingey defied the odds by starting a company at age 50 that has revolutionized the outdoor industry. To pay her...

Eugene Buchanan - September 1, 2023

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Raft Review: SOTAR Rogue Argo

A raft that paddles like a paddle cat? A 12' raft that weighs only 60 pounds? Diminishing tubes in front but not the rear? ...

Miles De Feyter - July 10, 2023

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SipaBoards Announces New Self-Inflating, Electric Stand-Up Paddle Boards

SipaBoards, a leading Slovenia-based innovator in paddle board technology and the creators of the world’s first e-driven, self-inflatable, stand-up paddle board (e-SUP), announce updated...

Aaron Bible - June 2, 2023

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Meet Our Latest Paddling Life Sweepstakes Winner!

What kind of people win our Paddling Life sweepstakes? People just like you and us, who visit the site and become…winners! Yep, our latest sweepstakes...

Eugene Buchanan - October 24, 2022

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Get Pumped! 8 Inflatable SUPs to Get You On the Water in Style

Inflatable SUPs are a gamechanger that are here to stay. The reason: a shallow learning curve (just hop on and go); ease of transportation...

Eugene Buchanan - August 22, 2022

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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...

Eugene Buchanan - August 22, 2022

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Getting Wet in the Kokopelli Rogue Lite X

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Colorado-based Kokopelli has a slew of reasons topop the cork, including the launch of its first full Kevlar X-series packrafts, as well...

Eugene Buchanan - August 22, 2022

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SUP Goes Transformer with the New Switch Board from Isle

ISLE announce the Switch, a new “hybrid” watercraft that converts from SUP to kayak in seconds and weighs in at just 19 pounds.

Staff Post - June 17, 2022

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Explore New Waters on Ultralight iRocker Paddle Boards

No adventure is off-limits with the new line of ultralight stand-up paddle boards from iRocker ready for travel and up for exploration.

Staff Post - May 31, 2022

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New Book Aims to Teach Packrafting Skills

Packrafts are far from being a novelty anymore; they're becoming a mainstream piece of paddling gear for both their performance and packability. But there...

Eric Jankiewicz - May 23, 2022

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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...

Eugene Buchanan - February 16, 2022

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