WilsonPac Hydration System by VestPac Review We just received our first WisonPac Hydration System by VestPac. As we stood in the CKS warehouse, and handed this unique piece of outdoor gear around to each staff member, we all thought of the daily occasions where the WilsonPac would come in handy. Basically, anytime that you want [...] [...more]
Click for Directions to CKS. To honestly portray kayaker stories it would appear there is an edge of character that opens the individual to public scrutiny. Meet Adrenaline Rush, Rudy Rampage, and Rush Sturges. Eleven years ago Rush was my student at a high school for kayakers, The Academy at Adventure Quest. Then, young Rush was [...] [...more]
The 2011 Immersion Research Double D Drysuit Review There’s a whole bunch of waterproof breathable clothing on the market that does not necessarily need to be 100% “waterproof”. If your ski shell leaks a little bit in the seams, you will not notice it immediately. It will also not ruin your day(barring an Alaskan ski [...] [...more]
The Kokatat Rogue Dry Top Review I got my first Rogue Dry Top a couple of years ago. It has by far outlasted any other dry top I have ever had. Hand made in Arcata California, Kokatat gear is tested for craftsmanship and durability as it moves through the production line. As a result, seams [...] [...more]
The Kokatat Gore Tex Meridian Dry Suit (GMER) by Atom Crawford The Kokotat Gore-Tex dry suit is one piece of gear that I am never without. From winter, to spring creeking, summertime multidays, Grand canyon excursions, this drysuit is a must have. It keeps me dry no matter what. I love it for multi days [...] [...more]
The Kokatat GMER Most of us don’t think of January as a time to take a paddling trip. Winter is for ski trips, and evenings at home sitting around a ragin’ fire with hot drinks, and a wool blanket. But what if it’s an invite on a Grand Canyon trip? “Yes, I’m in, load the [...] [...more]
IR Comp LX Dry Top Review By Aaron Koch We had the coldest temps in 100 years…23 degrees at the put-in…elevation 5000 ft. I was glad to have the old IR plaid to keep me warm…Mexico ain’t for sissies no more… Pros: This top is DRY. Material is bomber..very durable and still soft..lets you move [...] [...more]
Mike Tavares Top 5 Picks WaveSport Project 52 Over the past few years, many different playboats have come and gone, but few still remain that stand out among the crowd. The Project has been Wavesport’s main playboat for many years, and still has a design that has been tough to beat. Top contenders in the [...] [...more]
The Kokatat GMER Drysuit This drysuit, along with Werner’s Powerhouse bent shaft paddle(note: click link to check out Joe’s review), is the second piece in Joe’s gold standard gnar-running gear list. Kokatat’s GMER drysuit is so good that I feel uncomfortable on big runs when other people aren’t wearing one. If there is one piece [...] [...more]
Level Six Hudson Jacket There are some pieces of gear that you can’t live without, and some that you can live without;but are really nice to have. The Level Six Hudson Jacket falls into this category. It’s a well made, waterproof/breathable shorty splash top. The nice thing about the Hudson jacket is that it’s very [...] [...more]
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