"Having a hands-free means of pumping out a flooded cockpit has great advantages and I have always outfitted my kayaks with a foot-operated bilge pump. However, in the back of my mind has always lingered the desire for and electric pump... "
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- Sock, Sandals or boots- What's your footwear Philosophy?
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- Before you shop - Ask yourself these 13 questions
- Know what the cold does to the body (and how to fight back!)
- What do you keep in your PFD?
- What do you wear on your feet while paddling?
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- Paddle Alaska—Here's How
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How do you keep your feet happy while paddling? Are you the barefoot paddler with gnarly nubs on your feet from rubbing your boat all day? Or do you wear above the knee, hip wader type boots that keep you dry but make it guaranteed that you can't win a running race? Check out these offerings from sandals to mukluks and find the perfect fit for you.
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Buying new gear can be tricky and overwhelming, because you want to be sure the gear you leave the store with is the gear you actually need! Read this article from Rapid Media's Paddling Buyers Guide to help with the process and make sure you go into your local shop with these 13 questions on your mind.
Read more: Before you shop - Ask yourself these 13 questions
With the colder weather looming in many parts of the world it's important to know how to properly dress for the conditions and extend you paddling season. Here's how.
Read more: Know what the cold does to the body (and how to fight back!)
It can be a tricky balance between having what you need close by in your PFD and being to bulky to paddle. Find how these six pro's strike the right mix.
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