Discover if the Oru Lake Sport is right for you in our beginner-friendly review. We tested this foldable kayak to help you make an informed decision.

Water SportsLiz ThomasOctober 2, 2024oru kayaks, kayaks, kayak, oru, single product review, single product, water sports, liz thomas

Best (and Brightest) Headlamps of 2024/25

We spent 200+ nights testing the best headlamps for brightness, battery life, comfort, and ease of use for backpacking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping.

Plus-Sized Swimwear and Summer Gear

We test the best plus size swimwear - one-piece, two-piece, rash guards, and board shorts. These swimsuits fit well, look good, and stay on while swimming in the pool or lake, kayaking, or SUPing.

Apparel, Water SportsGabi Reyes-AcostaSeptember 4, 2024plus size, swimwear, water sports, womens apparel, apparel, Gabi Reyes-Acosta

Best Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs) of 2024

For SUP beginners, experienced paddlers, yoga, fishing, or cruising with your dog, the best inflatable stand up paddle boards under $500 to the top upgrade.

Water SportsJosette DeschambeaultAugust 25, 2024water sports, SUPs, SUP, inflatable boats

Best Satellite Messengers and Personal Locator Beacons of 2024/25

Stay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.

Gear Reviews, backpacking, Climbing, GPS & Electronics, Hiking, Kids Outdoors, Thru-Hiking & Backpacking, Travel & Lifestyle, Snow Sports, Running, Camping, BicycleDean KrakelJuly 19, 2024satellite messengers, personal locator beacon, garmin inreach, garmin inreach mini, inreach mini, garmin mini, spot, safety equipment, snow sports, hiking, backpacking, thru-hiking, eletronics, gps technology, safety, water sports, camping, snow, PLB review, garmin inreach vs plb, rescue me plb review, acr rescue me, plb with messaging, best backpacking emergency beacon, personal location device, garmin emergency beacon, garmin personal locator beacon, garmin locator beacon, best plbs, plb1 review, satellite beacon for hikers, personal locator beacon reviews, best plb for hiking, ocean signal rescueme plb1 review, main, bicycle-related, running, running-related, PLB, electronics, travel, GPS, emergency, emergency preparedness, PLBs, thru-hiking gear, running gear, climbing-related, travel-related, dean krakel

Best Inflatable Kayaks of 2024

You want a high-quality boat that you can transport In the trunk of your car. What should you get?

Water SportsKate ButlerJune 8, 2024water, water sports, kayaks, inflatable kayaks, inflatable boats, boats, boat

Oru Kayak Review: Should You Buy a Folding Oru Kayak?

You want a high-quality boat that you can transport in the trunk of your car. Should you buy a folding Oru Kayak?

Gear Reviews, Water SportsEbony RobertsJune 6, 2024oru kayak, oru, folding kayak, kayak, kayaks, water soirts, water sports, ebony roberts

Best Life Jackets for Kids of 2024

We researched and tested the most popular child life jackets, youth life jackets, & infant life jackets to find the best life jackets for kids. Criteria included US Coast Guard Approval, easy buckle releases, and grab straps.

Gear Reviews, Water SportsJosette DeschambeaultMay 12, 2024water sports, PFD, lifejacket, personal floatation device, life jacket, whitewater rafting, kayaking, packrafting, fishing, safety equipment, water, kids, life jackets, kid, toddler, Josette Deschambeault

Best Reef Safe Sunscreens of 2024

We review truly reef safe sunscreen and reef friendly sunscreen to find oxybenzone free mineral options for protecting coral and wildlife— free of banned chemical UV filters

Water SportsKatie HawkesApril 28, 2024sunscreen, katie hawkes, reef safe, reef friendly, water sports

Best Sunscreen for Your Body of 2024

We test 26 SPF lotions to find the best body sunscreen for outdoor activities and best everyday body sunscreen with broad spectrum UVA and UVB sun protection.

Travel & LifestyleKatie HawkesApril 24, 2024sun protection, sun, water sports, katie hawkes, sunscreen, body sunscreen

Best Beginner Fly Fishing Combos for 2024

The best fly fishing combos — fly rod, fly line and reel — for beginner anglers, plus expert advice so you can gear up and get out on the water.

Gear Reviews, Water SportsBri DostieApril 18, 2024fishing, fly fishing, water sports, fishing gear, fly fishing combo, fly fishing combos, fly rod, reel and line, fishing reel, fishing reel and line, fishing line, fishing rod, fly fishing rod, bri dostie

Best Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) of 2024

To find the best PFDs, we researched and tested the most popular Type I, Type III, Type V, women’s PFD, fishing PFDs, and budget PFD from Astral, NRS, Stohlquist, and Stearns. The one thing that all boaters can agree on is that personal safety is paramount.

Gear Reviews, Water SportsJosette DeschambeaultApril 12, 2024water sports, PFD, lifejacket, personal floatation device, life jacket, whitewater rafting, kayaking, packrafting, fishing, safety equipment, popular, life jackets, NRS, Stohlquist, Astral, Josette Deschambeault

Best Packrafts of 2024

We tested lake, ultralight, fishing and whitewater packrafts to take a backpacking or bikepacking trip to the water with boats by Alpacka Raft, Kokopelli and more.

Water SportsChris MeehanJune 30, 2023packrafting, packrafts, whitewater rafting, water sports, chris meehan, bikepacking

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