The best kayaks, paddleboards, and watercraft of 2026 make it easier than ever to explore lakes, rivers, coastlines, and ...

Why do people like to kayak? Where do they like to go? I suspect that manufacturers ask these questions, and this review critiques six of their answers. Maybe you’re the workout type or a rec boater ...

The market for human-powered watercraft is as diverse as it's ever been. From diminutive inflatables that weigh barely more than our life jackets, to fishing rafts and kayaks, to exceptionally stable ...

In this Buyer's Guide video, I'm reviewing an entry-level sit-on-top recreational kayak called the Pescador by Perception Kayaks. At $629, the Pescador is more expensive than most kayaks you'll find ...

From lightweight packrafts that weigh less than some tents to whitewater rigs that can take on the gnarliest rapids, there are hundreds of different types of boats on the market these days. Last year, ...

General or “recreation” kayaks are the most popular type of inflatables. “Rec” kayaks don’t have much in the way of specialized features, as they’re designed for protected waterways like bays and ...

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I’ve been back in the high desert for a week, and I’ve still got water on the brain. All last month at Stony Lake, my two daughters and I went everywhere by boat: our family’s old beat-up Boston ...

Kayaking is becoming a very popular water sport as innovations in material science have made equipment easier to store, transport and use. If you are thinking about purchasing a kayak, there are a ...

A well-made recreational inflatable kayak can be affordable. If you let go of any plans for whitewater rafting or taking on the open ocean, you can get by with a barebones boat that may cost somewhere ...