Paddling through the icy waters in a drysuit

The Difference Between Wetsuits and Drysuits

The differences between wetsuits and drysuits.


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Sunset paddle on Cape Cod

What Are Kayak Bulkheads? Why You Need Them

The important role kayak bulkheads play in paddling safety and what to do if your boat doesn't have them.


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Paddling a kayak with neutral feathered paddle

Kayak Paddle Feathering: Does it Matter?

A long-time kayak guide shares his evolving thoughts about feathering kayak paddles.


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Active Insulation 101

The insulation dreams are made of.


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Gear Nerd: What is DWR?

DWR is your rain jacket's first line of defense.


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How to Get the Most Out of Your Sleeping Bag’s Temperature Rating

Make your gear last longer into the year.


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Fleece 101: What’s the Difference Between Regular and Grid?

Fleece on fleece on fleece.


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Not wearing wool underwear? You’re doing layering wrong.

"It's like wearing a plastic garbage bag under a $400 Gore-Tex rain shell. It doesn't matter how impressive that shell is or what its breathability rating says—you're still…


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Bottoms-Up Insulation: The Quilt vs. Sleeping Bag Debate

You never really needed that insulation anyway.


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Rooftop Tents: 10 Reasons You Should Be Sleeping On Top of Your Car

You heard us right: Climb on up there.


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