James Oswald, Author at Paddler's Way

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10 Best Tandem Kayaks: Your Ultimate Guide in 2020

Ahh the tandem kayak, a lovely invention but what is the best tandem kayak for you? And whoever is riding with you, of course. The tandem kayak is almost as adorable as the tandem bicycle but not quite. Still, there are a lot of reasons to love the tandem kayak and if you’re in the market […]

11 Best Kayaks: Your Ultimate Guide in 2020

How does one find the best kayak? The same way you find the best anything… internet research! Luckily the lion’s share of the work has already been done for you. No matter what kind of kayak you’re looking the for, the following guide to the best kayaks is sure to have what you’re looking for. Vibe […]

10 Best Pedal Powered Kayaks in 2020

For most people, the best pedal powered kayak is, I’m guessing, a square boat in the shape of a giant white swan with two newly wedded lovebirds in it. Maybe they’re wearing berets and accordion music is playing. I don’t know, that’s what use to come to my mind when I thought of a pedal powered […]

7 Best Touring Kayaks: The Ultimate Review Guide in 2020

We humans have a strange calling to venture into the wilderness (often in a kayak which is why you want to know what the best touring kayak is) and we like to stay there for a few days. This is called camping (duh), and many people are quite fond of it — myself included. There is no […]

The Best Kayaks for Kids

It seems like kids always have a boundless store of energy. Whether they’re bouncing off walls or trying to entertain themselves while bored, they’re always up to something. Kids need outlets — something productive that they can put their energy into. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that spending time in nature is critical for kids. […]

9 Best Stand Up Fishing Kayaks: The Ultimate Guide in 2020

You want to all the advantages of a kayak like mobility and versatility but you want to have a sturdy platform to fish from like your still on the dock. Enter stand up fishing kayaks. These are like regular fishing kayaks only they’re super sturdy and easy to stand up in. Vibe Yellowfin 100 Sturdy High seat […]

10 Best Kayaks for Dogs: The Ultimate Guide in 2019

What separates the best kayaks for dogs from the other good kayaks? They should be the same thing right? Wrong. There a few key considerations that you need to make if you plan to take your furry canine friend on the water with you. If you don’t want to do very much research and you just want the […]

11 Best Lightweight Kayaks: The Ultimate Guide in 2019

What the best lightweight kayak is for you comes down to what you want to use it for. There are lots of great kayaks out there, but some of them are so heavy and cumbersome that even the strongest guys will struggle transporting them and forget about hoisting them on top of your car. In this article, […]

The Best Kayak Roof Racks (2019 Reviews)

Unless you’ve got an inflatable kayak — odds are that a roof rack is a good idea. They free up space, cut down on transport time, and generally make your life easier. Before we get to it, we’ve got 2 to show you real quick if you’re looking to get one on the double. Yakima JayLow Dual […]

The Best Kayak Fishing Accessories (2019 Reviews)

So you’re interested in what the best kayak fishing accessories are… Maybe you’ve thought about getting a fishing kayak for some time and you finally pulled the trigger — congratulations! Maybe you’ve had a fishing kayak for some time and are looking to expand its capabilities — bravo! OR Maybe you are getting a gift for a […]

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