Paddling Gear/Kayak Reviews

Featured articles:

Emergency Mapping and Messaging with SPOT / April-June 2008

Camping equipment:

• Gear locker - The Lendal Kinetic S Paddle by Alex Matthews. Summer 2008

• Gear Locker: Sleeping Easy - by Alex Matthews Summer 2007

• Gear Locker : Kifaru Tipi by Alex Matthews August/September 2006

• Gear Locker: Two Person Tent Review by Alex Matthews - Big Agnes Seedhouse sl2 - Black diamond firstlight - Exped Sirius Extreme - Mountain Equipment co-op Lightfield - Mountain Hardware Hammerhead 2 - Mountain Safety resaerch Fusion 2 June/July 2005

• From the Rainforest: The Keys to Camping Comfort By Dan Lewis February/March 2005

• Boats, Gear and Gifts: Atlantis Kayaks - Boréaldesign Fjord - Brittlestar Paddleseat - Brooks Attack Sprayshirt - Damsel Wear Poncho - Eddyline Skylark - Extreme Interface Ondo - First Light Kayaks - Kokatat Rouge Dry Top - Navarro Comp Long Sleeve - Sagebrush Deckbag-Hip Pack - Salus Kiwi PFD - Seaward Tyee 2005 - Sport Glo Glove™ - Talic Seahorse - Wavelength Gift Subscription - Wenonah/Current Designs - Werner Neutral Bent Shaft December/January 2005

Clothing:

• Gear Locker: Peak UK Adventurer Paddling Jacket - by Alex Matthews Fall 2007

• Gear Locker ­ Skanorak Jacket Winter 2007

• Gear Locker: Keen Newport H2 by Alex Matthews October/November 2006

• Gear Locker: Kokatat SeaO2 Hybrid by Alex Matthews

• Gear Locker: Level Six Jacket & Pants by Alex Matthews February/March 2006

• Boats, Gear and Gifts Borealdesign Drytop - Northwest coast Adventure gear Paddlefloats- Wildwasser zippered spraydecks - North Water Tow lines- Original Rack n' Roller System

• Gear - Whitehall's Kayak Slider Track - NRS Seatour Jacket - Gift Subscriptions - North Water Sea Tec Tow Line - Sea To Sky Kayaking Center - Sea Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide - Lasso Security Cables - Roll-Aid Safety's Backup October/November 2005

• GUL Gear by Andrew Nolan and Trish Markvoort August/September 2005

• Boats, Gear and Gifts: Atlantis Kayaks - Boréaldesign Fjord - Brittlestar Paddleseat - Brooks Attack Sprayshirt - Damsel Wear Poncho - Eddyline Skylark - Extreme Interface Ondo - First Light Kayaks - Kokatat Rouge Dry Top - Navarro Comp Long Sleeve - Sagebrush Deckbag-Hip Pack - Salus Kiwi PFD - Seaward Tyee 2005 - Sport Glo Glove™ - Talic Seahorse - Wavelength Gift Subscription - Wenonah/Current Designs - Werner Neutral Bent Shaft December/January 2005

• Gear Locker: Icebreaker Tech Top by Alex Matthews, Photos by Rochelle Relyea December/January 2005

• Trends in Women's Gear by Barbara Sherrill December/January 2005

• Gear Locker: Necky Chatham 16 and Holey Shoes Text by Alex Matthews, Photos by Alex Matthew and Rochelle Relyea October/November 2004

• Gear Locker: Splash Tops by Alex Matthews, photos by Rochelle Relyea August/September 2004

• Gear Locker: Kokatat Gore-Tex Meridian Drysuit by Alex Matthews February/March 2004

Electronics:

• Gear Locker: Shred Ready Helmets, Icom VHF By Alex Matthews April/May 2005

Equipment:

• Gear Locker: North Water: Quick Release Sea Link - by Alex Matthews/ April-June 2008

• The Folding Kayak Option - Story by Matthias Platthof August/September 2006

• Gear Locker: Lasso Security - by Alex Matthews June/July 2006

• Boats, Gear and Gifts Borealdesign Drytop - Northwest coast Adventure gear Paddlefloats- Wildwasser zippered spraydecks - North Water Tow lines- Original Rack n' Roller System

• Gear Locker: Black Magic Paddle - Nanika Caddy - reviewed by Alex Matthews October/November 2005

• Boats, Gear and Gifts - Seamanship For Kayakers - Paddle Bags From Natural West Coast Adventure

• Gear - Whitehall's Kayak Slider Track - NRS Seatour Jacket - Gift Subscriptions - North Water Sea Tec Tow Line - Sea To Sky Kayaking Center - Sea Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide - Lasso Security Cables - Roll-Aid Safety's Backup October/November 2005

• GUL Gear by Andrew Nolan and Trish Markvoort August/September 2005

• Boats, Gear and Gifts - Boreal Design - Master lock python - Kayaksecure - Hullsecure June/July 2005

• Gear Locker: Shred Ready Helmets, Icom VHF By Alex Matthews April/May 2005

• Boats, Gear and Gifts - Sea Light and Scotty Flush Deck Mount - Lasso Security Cables - Safety Off Strap (S.O.S.) - Solo Rescue Assist - Trail Gourmet Seasoning April/May 2005

• Great Gear: Alpen Binoculars - Aquabound Ray Series - Kayak Trax - MEC Swellies February/March 2005

• Gear Locker: Duffles By Alex Matthews February/March 2005

• Boats, Gear and Gifts: Atlantis Kayaks - Boréaldesign Fjord - Brittlestar Paddleseat - Brooks Attack Sprayshirt - Damsel Wear Poncho - Eddyline Skylark - Extreme Interface Ondo - First Light Kayaks - Kokatat Rouge Dry Top - Navarro Comp Long Sleeve - Sagebrush Deckbag-Hip Pack - Salus Kiwi PFD - Seaward Tyee 2005 - Sport Glo Glove™ - Talic Seahorse - Wavelength Gift Subscription - Wenonah/Current Designs - Werner Neutral Bent Shaft December/January 2005

• Trends in Women's Gear by Barbara Sherrill December/January 2005

• Great Great and Kayaks: Quinsam Paddle -Kayak Storage Solutions - SRS 'Shark' Wing Paddle October/November 2004

• Great Gear: NRS and Dragorossi - Folbot Copper - Alpen Spotting Scope - Yakgrips August/September 2004

• Great Gear: NSR’s Paddle Sports Rapid Repair Kit - Handyman Load Extender June/July 2004

• Gear Locker: PFD Review - Photos by Alex Matthews and Rochelle Relyea April/May 2004

• Great Gear - Boreal Design's 'Fjord' , Tarp Clamp, Light Load Towels April/May 2004

• Great Gear: Folbot Edisto three in one kayak - Sea-Dog Adjustable Foot Brace December/January 2004

Kayaks:

• Kayak Review: P&H Cetus - by Alex Matthews / April-June 2008

• Trak T-1600 Sea Kayak - by Alex Matthews Winter 2008

• Kayak Review: Sea Kayaking UK - Nigel Dennis Explorer - by Alex Matthews Fall 2007

• Boat Review: Delta Kayaks 14.5 Expedition by Alex Matthews Spring 2007

• Kayaks for Cruisers Winter 2007

• Boats, Gear and Gifts - Prijon Updates the Kodiak - Borealdesign Reflective designs June/July 2006

• Gear Review: Little Wing review by Adam Bolonsky October/November 2005

• Gear Locker: Tempest 170 Poly review by Alex Matthews October/November 2005

• Gear Locker: Perception Carolina 13.5 by Alex Matthews August/September 2005

• Gear Locker: Impex Currituck by Alex Matthews August/September 2005

• Kayaks at the Boat Show - By Debra Walley February/March 2005

• A Kayak Primer for Boaters - By Chris Ladner February/March 200

• Boats, Gear and Gifts: Atlantis Kayaks - Boréaldesign Fjord - Brittlestar Paddleseat - Brooks Attack Sprayshirt - Damsel Wear Poncho - Eddyline Skylark - Extreme Interface Ondo - First Light Kayaks - Kokatat Rouge Dry Top - Navarro Comp Long Sleeve - Sagebrush Deckbag-Hip Pack - Salus Kiwi PFD - Seaward Tyee 2005 - Sport Glo Glove™ - Talic Seahorse - Wavelength Gift Subscription - Wenonah/Current Designs - Werner Neutral Bent Shaft December/January 2005

• Trends in Women's Gear by Barbara Sherrill December/January 2005

• East Coast Views: Recreational Kayaks by Adam Bolonsky December/January 2005

• Thermoforming - New Kid on the Block by Tom Derrer December/January 2005

• Gear Locker: Necky Chatham 16 and Holey Shoes Text by Alex Matthews, Photos by Alex Matthew and Rochelle Relyea October/November 2004

• Great Gear: NRS and Dragorossi - Folbot Copper - Alpen Spotting Scope - Yakgrips August/September 2004

• Gear Locker: Feathercraft K1 / Werner Shuna - Photos by Alex Matthews and Rochelle Relyea June/July 2004

• Great Gear - Boreal Design's 'Fjord' , Tarp Clamp, Light Load Towels April/May 2004

• Great Gear: Folbot Edisto three in one kayak - Sea-Dog Adjustable Foot Brace December/January 2004

Kayak accessories and variations:

• WindPaddle Kayak Sail - by Adam Bolonsky Winter 2008

• Review: Sail Or Paddle the Triak Hybrid by Alan Wilson August/September 2006

• Canoe Sailing - Story by John Drent and photos by David Elderton August/September 2006

• Gear Locker: Riot Boogie Surf Kayak by Alex Matthews August/September 2006

• Know Your Neighbors: Sit-on-Tops by Bryan Nichols December/January 2005

Kayak building and wooden boats:

• Building One-Off Story and photos by Doug Alderson December/January 2006

• In The East: How to Finish Your Kayak by Adam Bolonsky December/January 2006

• Skin-on-Frame Kayaks Story and Photos by Wendell Phillips December/January 2006

• Two Skin Kayaks Story and photos by Jonathan Weingast December/January 2006

Paddles:

• Stick Em Up! Story and Photos by Neil Schulman December/January 2006

• Gear Locker: Black Magic Paddle - Nanika Caddy - reviewed by Alex Matthews October/November 2005

• Boats, Gear and Gifts: Atlantis Kayaks - Boréaldesign Fjord - Brittlestar Paddleseat - Brooks Attack Sprayshirt - Damsel Wear Poncho - Eddyline Skylark - Extreme Interface Ondo - First Light Kayaks - Kokatat Rouge Dry Top - Navarro Comp Long Sleeve - Sagebrush Deckbag-Hip Pack - Salus Kiwi PFD - Seaward Tyee 2005 - Sport Glo Glove™ - Talic Seahorse - Wavelength Gift Subscription - Wenonah/Current Designs - Werner Neutral Bent Shaft December/January 2005

• The Wing Paddle by Dave Norona December/January 2005

• Great Great and Kayaks: Quinsam Paddle -Kayak Storage Solutions - SRS 'Shark' Wing Paddle October/November 2004

• Gear Locker: Feathercraft K1 / Werner Shuna - Photos by Alex Matthews and Rochelle Relyea June/July 2004

• Gear Locker: Aquabound's AMT Carbon Paddle by Alex Matthews December/January 2004

• Archived gear articles, 2003 and prior:

• Great Gear - Alpen Apex binoculars - Breathable Mukluk - Natural West Coast Gifts - Solarscreen Fashions -Brittlestar Paddleseat - Jolly Good Trap - Scotty Pump - The Talon Side Loading Roof Rack System October/November 2003    

• Great Gear - Seaward Passat G3 - KayakPro launches EZ-Vee, the company's car-top kayak transport system - Nanika Kayak Kaddy August/September 2003

• Great Gear: Economy Paddle - coppertone sports stick - Tony's Trolley, Paddle Bags - NRS E Tour Jacket - Bottle loc - Aspivenin - Kayak Training - Quiver Sail June/July 2003

• Choosing a PFD - Mercia Sixta talks with Alan Wilson April/May 2003

• Selecting a Kayak by Andree Hurley April/May 2003

• Renting or Buying a Kayak by Chris Ladner April/May 2003

• Rigging Your Paddlefloat - by Vadim Kin April/May 2003

• Great Gear - Brik Life Vest - Solz Sports Sandals - Paddlefloat - Outer Core Paddling Shirt April/May 2003

• New Kayaks - Seaward Kayaks announces the 16’ Cosma April/May 2003

• Gear: Scott Plastics Safety Light - NRS Na Pali Touring Jacket - Para-Tech Kayak Sea Anchor - SpeedTech's Weather Explorer February/March 2003

• Gear: Introducing the Rage, Pacific Kayaks' new performance/touring kayak February/March 2003

• Why A Wooden Kayak? by Nick Schade December/January 2003

• The Gals Who Built the Boats by Lee Beliveau December/January 2003

• View From the Moaning Chair by Rod Tait December/January 2003

• Have Wheels, Will Paddle by Vadim Kim December/January 2003

• Inuit Kayaks by Lyn Hancock December/January 2003

• Building ‘Greener' Boats by Jamer Buote December/January 2003

• Gear: New Sit-In/Sit-On Hybrid by Ron Irwin December/January 2003

• Gear: Emergency Kit - Fuji Finepix Digital Camera - Tony's Trayak - Duralite Extreme Journal December/January 2003

• Gear - New Kayaks December/January 2003

• Great Gear: New Kayak October/November 2002

• Racing 101 by Alex Matthews  August/September 2002

• Great Gear - Lowepro's new Dryzone 200 - Lowepro's Omni Trekker Extreme - Reefmaster's Digital - The Seascope from Eagle Jack - T-fal Camping Cookware  August/September 2002

• New Kayaks: Boreal Design's Freedom Edition - Eddyline's Sandpiper June/July 2002

• Great Gear - Bering PFD-Flak Jacket- Spirit Sails- Sport Gear - Eco Safe June/July 2002

• Mothership Meanderings- Gearing Up Your Mothership by Alan Wilson June/July 2002

• New Kayaks: Eddyline's Whisper CL - Seaward's Gemini - Necky's Sky II - BorealDesign's Pakesso April/May 2002

• Great Gear - TravelPack - Brooks Wetsuits Ltd - Tough Duck - Natural West Coast Adventures Gear April/May 2002

• Creative Solutions by Christine Lowther April/May 2002

• Exploring With Dive Kayaks by Barb Roy April/May 2002

• New Kayaks: Pouch - Waters Dancing - Pacific Kayak - Innova - Eddyline - Voodoo Kayaks - Scansports/pakboats February/March 2002

• Great Gear - Kayaking Gear - Aqua-Bound kayak pump - Hennesy Hammock's Safari Deluxe and Safari Ultralite-Predator Full Cut Helmet. February/March 2002

• Homebuilt 'Racer' by Dave Giuliani December/January 2002

• New Kayaks: Triton's Ladoga - 1, Boreal designs Pakesso, Dagger Blackwater and Charleston, Folding Craft, Simon River Sports' Laser K - 1, And Walden Sports Cuda and Cuda expedtion. December/January 2002

• Great Gear - Kayaking Gear - All Seasons 'Sweet Roll' - Aqua Quest Canyon Duffle Bag - Scott Plastics Model 820 Sea-Light - Extreme Interface Squall rigging kit - Natural West Coast Adventures Paddle Bag - Spirit Sails down wind sail rig. December/January 2002

• New Kayaks October/November 2001

• The Future is Unfolding by Ralph Hoen October/November 2001

• How Fast is Your Kayak by Robert Wederich October/November 2001

• Alternate Energy by Alan Wilson October/November 2001

• The Paddling Photographer by D.L. Anderson October/November 2001

• Great Gear - The "Partial Eclipse" Half-Skirt - The Skymaster Weather Meter - Aqua Roo & Mini Roo Waterproof Waistbags - The SailRig MK2 - North Water deck bag - O'Neill Thermo and Thermo X Shirts - JetBLADE - AquaDynamic Retractable Thigh Braces - LPW Kayak & Power Systems - Sports Sunglasses - The Roleez Sports Caddy - NRS SeaTour Jacket October/November 2001

• Folding Kayaks on Inner Waters by Ralph C. Hoehn June/July 2001

• Gear: Whitewater Gear for Fun and Safety June/July 2001

• Basics and Beyond: How to Choose a Paddle by Graham Ketcheson April/May 2001

• Wooden Kayaks: You Can’t Build Just One by Harvey Golden February/March 2001

• Wooden Kayaks: Arctic Kayaks by Wendell Phillips February/March 2001

• Kayaks: Skin Boats in Transit by Wendell Phillips February/March 2001

• Gear: The Greenland Paddle by Adam Bolonsky February/March 2001

• Gear: Collapsible Boats by Ralph Hoehn February/March 2001

• Wooden Kayaks: Designing in Cedar Strip by Mike Walker February/March 2001

• Wooden Kayaks: Building a Plywood Baidarka by Eric Schade February/March 2001

• Wooden Kayaks:Why Would Anybody Want a Wood Kayak? by Shawn W. Baker December/January 2001

• Wooden Kayaks: Building a Volkskomponentkayak by Ulli Höger December/January 2001

• Wooden Kayaks: Learning to Stitch and Glue by Donna Wilford December/January 2001

• Wooden Kayaks: The Cedar Strip Kayak by Vaclav Stejskal December/January 2001

• Wooden Kayaks: The Varnished Kayak by John C. Harris December/January 2001

• Holiday Gift Guide - Expedition Deck Bag - Derek Hutchinson CD - Protect Our Coastal Waters - Fuji Waterproof Camera - Sympatex Navigator Anorak - ZuZu Paddle - Scotty Pump - WaveLength Gift Subsciption December/January 2001

• Feathercraft - a Brief History by Doug Simpson October/November 2000

• Folding Kayaks - Inflatables by Robert Ruben October/November 2000

• Electronic Gear: Thunderbolt Storm Detector - MicroTALK FRS-310WX 2-Way Radio - Cell Safe cell phone protector - eTrex GPS - IC-M1V, the world's smallest submersible marine radio - The Kestrel 3000 Hand-Held Weather Meter August/September 2000

• Paddling Gear For Women June/July 2000

• Paddling Gear: New Zippered Sprayskirt - Precurved Paddling Gloves June/July 2000

• Gear: Choosing a Sea Kayak by Barbara Kossy April/May 2000

• The Kayak as Dinghyby James LethcoeApril/May 2000

• News and Gear:back deck rigging system - Moss Tents parawing tarp - waterproof, enclosed hammock - Primex kayak cart - marketing alliance between Ecosummer Expeditions and Kanata Adventure Specialists - WaveLength web news and back issue updates April/May 2000

• Cooking Gear: Gearhead or Gourmet by Deborah Leach December/Janury 2000

• More Cooking Gear: Freeing the Kayak Chef Within by Peter Allan December/Janury 2000

• Photography: Hits and Misses: Animal photography - Here are her secrets  by Alexandra Morton August/September 1999

• Photography: The Art of Photography by Kayak by Kerry Dawson August/September 1999

• Photography: Recyclable Cameras by Doug Lloyd August/September 1999

• Safety: Safe Night Paddling - Kayak Night Light by Peter Brand August/September 1999

• What I Look For In.... Professionals look at gear that's important to them June/July 1999

• Kayak Gear - Checklist by Mercia Sixta June/July 1999

• Safety: Emergency Repair Kit by Dave Blacoe and Mercia Sixta June/July 1999

• Safety: Kayak Gear - First Aid by Paul Nicolazzo June/July 1999

• Gear: Kayak Maintenance by Doug Lloyd June/July 1999

• Gear: Paddling with GPS - Part 2 by Michael Schmidt  June/July 1999

• Gear: Paddling With GPS-Part 1, by Michael Schmidt  April/May1999

• Gear: Clothing as Sunscreen, by Jeanne Boldt August/September 1998

• Gear: Disabled Aids Radio Controlled Rudder - Paddle Support August/September 1998

• Gear: Kayak Sailing Rig by Alan Wilson and Sue Handel August/September 1998

• Feature: Compact Kayaks June/July 1998

• Feature:Kayaking on a Budget, by Peter Brand June/July 1998

• Feature:The Evolution of the Short, Fat Kayak, by Barry Jensen June/July 1998

• Equipment: Field Tests of a Prototype Crapper, by John Baxter December/January 1998

• Boats: Muli-faceted Multi-hulls October/November 1997

• Hardware: Greg Holloway - Peddle Power October/November 1997

• Gear: Low-Tech Kayak Storage by Ted Wilson October/November 1997

• Equipment: Sea Seat, by Howard Stiff August/September 1997

• Equipment: Sea Float, by Tim Ingram August/September 1997

• Equipment: RollAid BackUP System, by Howard Stiff August/September 1997

• Make Your Own Drybags by Tim Mangan April / May 1997

• Accessories: Pump It Up by Chris Ladner April / May 1997

• Gear: New Carbon Paddles April / May 1997

• Equipment: The Issues in Skirting by Chris Ladner October/November 1996

• Early Beginnings by Bill Kristofferson October/November 1996

• Paddling Gear: Picking the Perfect Paddle by Chris Ladner August/September 1996

• Equipment: Salt Water Dressing, by Chris Ladner June/July 1996

• Equipment: Skywatch Windspeed Device June/July 1996

• Safety: The Sea Float -- Sponson accessory, by Tim Ingram December/January 1996

• Equipment: Bagology -- the science of packing your kayak, by Chris Ladner October/November 1995

• Equipment: Inside your wetsuit, by Chris Ladner August/September 1995

• Low Impact: Home-made stove, by Wally Priedolins August/September 1995

• Accessories: Learning to Live With GPS by Sue Hutchins June/July 1995

• Accessories: Learning to Live Without GPS by Tim Dyer June/July 1995

• Accessories: Choosing to Live With GPS by Dan Earle June/July 1995

• Equipment: Caring For Your Pet Kayak by John Dowd and Chris Ladner June/July 1995

• Accessories: To Buy or Rent -that is the question by Chris Ladner April/May1995

• Seniors: Outriggers for a kayak by Ted Wilson September/October 1994

• Equipment: VHF Radios by Stephen Hindrichs July/August 1994