The Star Rival Inflatable Kayak is setup to function as a versatile recreational and fishing specific kayak. I pickup one up for a trip to Baja, hoping it would open more water and remove the […]
Gear
All about Drift Boat and Whitewater Rafting Oars
Choosing a set of rafting oars should be simple considering there are really only three primary brands but sizing and blade styles can quickly expand and confuse the buying pool. In some cases, you might […]
Best Dry Bags for Kayaking and Rafting Trips
Dry bags are essential on rafting and kayaking trips and a failed bag can put a serious damper on your trip. Waterproof dry bags will keep your gear safe and dry while you splash down […]
Breakdown Raft Frames for Traveling Light
Breakdown raft frames require excellent construction to maintain structural rigidity. That means you can’t really go cheap here but there are a ton of awesome lightweight, portable raft and cataraft frames available. Many small batch […]
Orvis PRO Wader Review
The Orvis Pro Waders saved my butt in Patagonia. I had 4 pairs of old waders in my van and they all leaked. I tried patches and glue, and they still leaked. I just couldn’t […]
Star Whitewater Raft Review
I’ve been holding back on writing this review for a while. Although I ran the Star Bug down rivers across Central and South America, I really wanted to press the limits through Patagonia before making […]
Ultimate Guide to Buying a Fly Fishing Raft
Buying a fishing raft is not a small decision. There a ton of different ways to approach your setup and the investment is significant, even when buying used. Expect to shell out at least 2k […]
Striker FLEXIT Headlamp Review
Both of my Walmart bought headlamps had taken a dive within a few months on the road and I badly needed something more reliable than a cell phone flashlight. My parents were meeting me in […]
NRS Chinook Fishing PFD Review
This is a fun one for me because I have looked over the NRS Chinook Fishing PFD for years. Seriously…years. Every so often, I jump on their site and dream up different boat configurations. I […]
Camping Fridge – My Dometic Cooler Review
The months leading up to my departure for the Pan Am highway were loaded with last minute decisions to make vehicle improvements and load up on gear for the next couple of years. Looking back, […]