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Two New PFDs from NRS Reviewed: the Ambient and the Vector!

Paddling Life got our hands on NRS's Ambient and Vector PFDs—complete with their new Every Body Design and Orbit fit system, a rethinking of how...
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Accessories

Review: Astral’s Indus High Float Life Jacket

Want a PFD for flotation in bigger flows? The new Astral Indus is your ticket. As a longtime Astral fan, at times I would...
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Kayak Fishing

Striper Madness Nearly Turns Deadly for Kayak Angler

Ambrose Salmini was going through a rough patch in April 2022 and like many of us he took comfort in fishing. But that wasn’t...
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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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Accessories

How to Use a VHF Radio

Flares, Epirbs, Sat phones, Spot locator beacons, cell phones and even smoke signals are all great. But there’s no better rescue tool than actual...
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Paddling Industry News

The Great Tow Tether Debate

The Great Tow Tether / Cow Tail Debate Yes, this debate was just brought up again by Abe Herrera and Kevin Cripps in the podcast,...
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Whitewater Kayaking

PL Whitewater Kayaking Essentials Sampler (with Vids!)

Whitewater kayaking's essential gear for creek boating answers the question: What do you need to be fully outfitted when kayaking the steeps and/or runs...
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State-of-the-art flood rescue facility in Houston offers flood, swift-water, low-head dam training and more for first responders

With up to 15 inches of rain flooding parts of the Dallas area in late August, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a disaster declaration for 23...
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en Sleight, River Guide Who Inspired Edward Abbey’s Seldom Seen Smith, Dies at 97

Ken Sleight, the river guide who inspired Edward Abbey's Seldom Seen Smith in "The Monkey Wrench Gang," has died...
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Films & Books

Dustin, Scott Lindgren Work Water Magic to Film New “Redemption River” Video

There’s a new vid out highlighting Cali’s American River, billed as a faith-based survival thriller. Filmed among the rugged canyons...
Events

That’s a Wrap: Our Man in the Field Reports Gauley Fest is “Beautiful Chaos”

That is Gauley Fest: a little intimidating, a little ridiculous, incredibly loud and absolutely unforgettable. Beautiful chaos on the Gauley.

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Films & Books

Dustin, Scott Lindgren Work Water Magic to Film New “Redemption River” Video

There’s a new vid out highlighting Cali’s American River,...
Events

That’s a Wrap: Our Man in the Field Reports Gauley Fest is “Beautiful Chaos”

That is Gauley Fest: a little intimidating, a little ridiculous, incredibly loud and absolutely unforgettable. Beautiful chaos on the Gauley.