Level Six Duke Dry Top Review by E Emch I recently got my hands on the Level Six Duke Dry Top to replace my older dry top, and I have some thoughts to share about my experience with it so far. For starters, let’s get some technical specs out of the way. I’m 5’11”, 165 …
Finding the right holiday gift, whether small or large, for the paddler in your life can be tricky! So we asked our staff what some of their favorite pieces of gear are. If you are trying to find something a little more exciting than a gift card to fit in a stocking or hide behind …
Let me tell you about my new Immersion Research Guide Shorts. Not all technical paddling apparel needs to stress your budget. Wouldn’t it be great to have a piece of gear you can use for hot, summer floats, as well as for winter pool sessions? What if this piece of gear didn’t wear out every …
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Immerson Research Klingon Sprayskirt Review by Ethan Boswell I recently decided that I needed a new spray skirt. There aren’t too many options on the market, but I had been impressed by the designs coming out of Immersion Research. To my eyes, it seemed as though IR was the only brand innovating in the skirt …
You can add the Ortlieb Waterproof Duffel Bag to your list of gear “needs.” Rugged, Waterproof, and Versatile, this zippered drybag can be carried like a duffel or worn like a backpack. I recently used it as a checked bag with all of my paddling and camping gear (60L). When not being used to keep …
For your warm-weather paddling, the Kokatat Goretex Knappster is a secret weapon against the PNW’s cold water. From mellow sea kayak touring in the San Juan Islands to Class V creekin on the Green Truss, Kokatat’s Knappster is a versatile, short-sleeve splash top. Made with Goretex Paclite, the Knappster packs down smaller than a …
