Kayak Gear Review

Dec 21, 20249 min read

ORU Kayak

The Oru Kayak Beach LT is a versatile, lightweight, and foldable kayak, perfect for beginners and casual paddlers. Designed for calm...

Ariful Azam

Dec 3, 20241 min read

MeeFar

MeeFar , the makers of quality, soft roof racks crossbars will be sponsoring my journey around the UK and Ireland! MeeFar is supported...

Mar 1, 20241 min read

Zijie Sport

I'm happy to announce that Z&J Sport will be sponsoring my journey around the UK and Ireland with a challenge that if I successfully...

Feb 28, 20241 min read

FALCON SAILS

Falcon Sails sponsored my journey around the UK and Ireland with free replacement parts in case any issues happen along the way. Most of...

Feb 27, 20241 min read

SafeVision

SafeVision Prescription Safety Glasses will be sponsored my expedition to Circumnavigate the UK and Ireland with a set of Prescription...

Feb 10, 20241 min read

Vancouver Island Kayak Gear List

I've put together the kayak gear list of everything I used on the Vancouver Island journey, along with a review of how the equipment...

Around Vancouver Island

Jan 30, 20241 min read

SKWOOSH!

SKWOOSH the makers of the super absorbent Kayak Bilge Sponge provided me with 30 of their super absorbent sponge to give away during my...

Jan 25, 20241 min read

UK and Ireland Kayak Gear List

Dear Friends, time is getting near to the start of the journey. I'm busily getting all things ready, and I think you would find...

Around the UK & Ireland

Jan 17, 20241 min read

AMK Dry Bags

The AMK Dry Bag is the best dry bag you will ever buy! Built from PVC plastic, the AMK dry Bag is water proof and robust to keep your...

Dry Bags

Oct 25, 20231 min read

AMK Compression Dry Sack

The AMK Compression Dry Sack is the best dry sack you will every buy! It is built to the same specifications as it's more famous Sea to...

Dry Bags

Oct 25, 20231 min read

AMK Voyager Long Sleeve Tee - The Best Long Sleeve Shirt for Kayaking

If you need a kayaking shirt that is light weight and moisture wicking, that you can use under your Dry Suit, or to protect you from the...

Clothing

Oct 4, 20231 min read

15 Best Birthday Presents for your Kayaker Friend - That won't break your budget.

Buying a gift for a kayaker can be a little tricky. It must not be too expensive, it has to be small enough to fit in the kayak, and must...

Kayak Gear Review

Jul 31, 20238 min read

AMK Carbon Wing Paddle - Beta Production

The AMK Carbon Wing Paddle is my first production trial for a wing paddle. They came out with a small production defect where the...

Paddles

Jul 8, 20231 min read

The AMK Helios! - The Best Wide Brim Sun Hat You Will Ever Get!

Have ever thought that the wide brim sun hat you have been using to kayak isn't wide enough to cover you from the sun? Then your problem...

Clothing

Jun 3, 20231 min read

Nadgee Solo Sea Kayak

This Nadgee Solo Sea Kayak was made to measure for original owner who was my size (so not everyone can borrow it 😀). Specifications:...

Nigel Riddington

Apr 15, 20231 min read

Kayak Paddles. Which Type is Best?

Are you wondering which kayak paddle to use for your next adventure? In this article, we'll explore the Euro Blade, Greenland Paddle, and...

Paddles

Feb 10, 20234 min read

Wilderness System Tempest 170

The Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 was my first expedition Kayak. I bought it second hand from a Craig's List ad. The photos looked...

Oct 30, 20222 min read

Rockpool Taran 18

My Kayak of choice is the Taran 18 from Rockpool. When going in a multi week kayaking expedition, there will be a lot of things that need...

Oct 24, 20222 min read

Falcon Sails

I knew that for very long kayak journeys I would want a sail on my kayak so I could be reasonably certain to cover the longest stretches...

Falcon Sails