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5 Best Rivers for Beginner Paddleboarding in the US
If there are only five rivers you ever stand up paddleboard, make them these.

Inflatable Kayaks vs. Packrafts: Which one is right for me?
Our team of gear experts have broken down the similarities and differences between inflatable kayaks and packrafts and can help you decide which vessel is right for you.

Bathroom Reading: What is a Groover and How Do You Use It?
Privy, Loo, Bano, Toilet, Throne. Same words for the same thing. On the river, the sh*t box is called a groover, and it demands your respect and care.

The Ultimate Paddler's Guide for Layering Apparel
As we begin to transition from winter sports to summer, this is a good time to consider proper clothing in the ever changing and uncertain spring weather conditions.