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The law and common sense agree: if you’re in a boat, you need a life jacket. Even if you’re a great swimmer, if things go wrong and you’re sharing the water with a mass of rigging or assisting another sailor in...

Best Bilge Pumps of 2019

Steve Rogers

Sailing Gear Essentials

Bilge pumps are definitely not the sexiest part of your boat, and they’re probably the last thing you’d show off to a visitor. They’re also one of the last things you’d want to see fail at a critical moment. Bi...

Best Sailing Sunglasses of 2019

Steve Rogers

Sailing Clothing Accessories

Sun, wind, and salt spray are all parts of a perfect day on the water. They can also put a serious burden on your eyes, especially when direct sunlight combines with reflections and glare from water, sails, and...

Best Wind Generators for Sailboats of 2019

Steve Rogers

Sailing Gear Electronics

Sailing gives us freedom: we don’t need a motor or fuel to travel the oceans. That freedom isn’t absolute. Most sailors still rely on electricity for lighting, refrigeration, small appliances, and to run the el...

Best Sailing Hats of 2019

Steve Rogers

Sailing Clothing Wearables

The wind is up, the sun is shining, the water is calling… and your skin is crying out for protection! Sun and wind make for a great day on the water, but too much sun, in particular, is a health hazard. The bes...

Best Hiking Pants for Women of 2019

Lindsay Rohrbaugh

Women's Hiking Clothing

You love spending all your free time racking up the miles on those trails, no matter the weather or season, right? If so, you’ll need a pair of hiking pants that are up to the same challenges you are. However, ...

Best Kayak Paddles for Fishing in 2019

Clay Abney

Kayak Fishing Accessories

Whether you’re trolling your favorite lake, river, or other waterway in a quest to land the big one, a good kayak paddle is the key to propulsion. Kayaking allows professionals and weekend warriors alike the op...

Best Fishing Kayaks Under $500 of 2019

Jessica Collins

Kayak Fishing Boats

Typically, you have two types of fishing: offshore fishing and fishing from a boat. However, kayak fishing fits in between there somewhere where you get access to deeper waters than offshore fishing but don’t h...

Best Fishing Kayaks Under $1,000 of 2019

Clay Abney

Kayak Fishing Boats

Fishing from a kayak allows the intrepid angler to reach areas otherwise inaccessible by larger watercraft. Aside from that, kayak fishing is also a great way to get a little exercise while potentially bringing...

Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2019

Liza Brackbill

Women's Hiking Footwear

Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or you’re new to the trails, you’ll want something on your feet to keep you comfortable on both long and short treks! But finding the best hiking shoe for women can be tough - tr...

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