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You found a kayak or paddleboard you love and now you need to choose a life vest. When it comes to personal flotation devices (PFDs), you don’t want just any throw-over-your-shoulders model. You want one that d... Read More...

Best Hiking Socks for Women of 2025

Katie Hake

Outdoor Clothing, Women's Hiking

Your feet go through a lot when you hike: blisters, rocky terrain, wet stream crossings, soreness after pounding out mile after mile. We’ve rounded up the best hiking socks for women so that you can keep your t... Read More...

Best Hiking Shorts for Women of 2025

Carissa Stanz

Outdoor Clothing, Women's Hiking

There’s no denying that when warm weather strikes, it’s time to trade in your beloved hiking pants for a good pair of hiking shorts. However, finding the best hiking shorts for women is no easy task. The ideal ... Read More...

Best Hiking Backpacks for Women of 2025

Amanda Zeisset

Hiking Gear, Women's Hiking

If you’ve never been backpacking before, you might worry about how on earth you’re going to carry your tent, stove, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, food, etcetera for a week in the backcountry. That’s why we at The... Read More...

Best SUP Boards for Yoga of 2025

Jessica Collins

SUP Boards

When you combine the serene flow of yoga with the therapeutic benefits of nature, sun and water, you get one of the most powerful mind/body workouts ever invented. The water challenges your stability and puts y... Read More...

Best SUP Boards for Surfing of 2025

Jonathan Dufner

SUP Boards

Ah, surfing. Just mentioning the word conjures images of California and Hawaii set to a low-key soundtrack of surf rock amidst beach parties and Tiki torches. Looking back at the brief history of paddle boardin... Read More...

Best Women’s Daypacks for Hiking of 2025

Katie Hake

Hiking Gear, Women's Hiking

You have your extra layers, you made lunch and whipped up a few trail snacks, and the rest of the ten essentials are lying in a pile on the floor. The trail awaits; now you just need to find the best women's da... Read More...

Best SUP Boards for Women of 2025

Jessica Collins

SUP Boards

Like your own personal floating dock, a paddle board provides a refreshing way to explore the water from a comfortable platform on the surface of your favorite water source. And contrary to popular belief, you ... Read More...

Best Budget SUP Boards of 2025

Jonathan Dufner

SUP Boards

Can you hear it? The water is beckoning. Whether you’re looking to soak up some sun, use a new method for fishing, or test your yoga skills in an aquatic setting, you’re going to need the best budget paddle boa... Read More...

Best SUP Boards for Beginners of 2025

Tucker Ballister

SUP Boards

Standup paddle boarding (SUPing) is much more than a fad or a way to take cool photos for Instagram. SUPing is also a great full body workout because it forces you to engage your core and challenges your balanc... Read More...

Best SUP Paddles of 2025

Jessica Collins

SUP Accessories

Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) paddles are quite different than canoe or kayak paddles because of the standing position you’re in when you paddle. A SUP paddle is a one-sided paddle with an extra-long shaft tha... Read More...

Best Sailboat Anchors of 2025

Brette DeVore

Sailing Gear

Stopping to explore nearby reefs and grab a quick bite of lunch, sailors often take for granted the safety and security an anchor provides. But if you’ve ever had to ride out a storm—or dragged anchor at night—... Read More...

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