Water Sports
ArchiveGear editor Emily walks us through Alpacka Raft's Wolverine during the brand's trip to the 窪蹋勛圖厙 office.
What you need to bring in a lunker
After years of fishing in borrowed mens clothing, Linda Leary launched a line of practical apparel and totes in an array of funky designs
Board basics for a season on the waves
Float, surf, and play hard
Here's the gear I chose for my first fly-fishing setup
Even better, theyre all cheaper than $50.
Boards of Legends is about surfboard shaper Christian Bradleywho has built surfboards for many of the world tours best surfers.
After a summer of testing, these four SUPs came out on top
When you want to make sure your essentialsphone, cash, etc.don't end up in the drink
Here's what you can do to keep your filter in good shape and how to know when it's time to spring for a new one
Stay dry and look good
Turns out the brand that makes my favorite PFDs also knows its footwear
Behind the scenes with the newest women's mountain bike clothing company
Pedal-powered boats are coming to the masses
Walk softly and carry the right stick.
Swimwear that exudes style and capability
Its south-swell season. Make sure you have the right board.
Slip-ons and lace-ups for your soggiest adventures
Tried and true gear for river, lake, and ocean play
Wherever the waves take you, youre covered
Versatility is the name of the game
With a hydration sleeve, clamshell zipper pocket, and rescue-compatible features, this is the future of PFDs
Plus, theyre all under $75
Performance can look good
Continuing the tradition of Tom Morgan's signature smooth feel, only 50 of these new rods have been made. Without even casting it, I know it's amazing.
The 161-year-old rod and tackle manufacturer is doubling down on its commitment to womens gear
Its the newest creation from renowned industrial designer Thomas Meyerhoffer
Normally, not something you want a shark scientist to say. But Eric Stroud is talking about his chemistry-lab quest for the ultimate shark repellent, which he appears to have found. The questions that remain: Does it work on the great white, the oceans most fearsome predator? And can a couple of rookie entrepreneurs get it to market?
Royal Carribean and Snapchat teamed up to develop a scuba mask with built-in Snapchat Spectacles.
From apparel to accessories, this gear will make sure your time on the water is well-spent
A celebrated origami boat gets a crucial upgrade
Recommendations for how to safely enjoy the sun, sand, and water
Two San Francisco surfers are upgrading swimwear by eschewing the bikini for UV-deflecting, skin-protecting leggings
Yeah, I know that price tag is absurd. But I've found the Austin brand's new Gallon Jug to be one of best ways to beat the heat while playing outside.
Snag that monster brown youve been chasing.
Own the waves with these sticks
Suits of all styles for lounging, surfing, and playing
Effortlessly cool accessories for a day on the water
Just add water. And, in some cases, air.
We asked pro surfer Jamie OBrien his secret for having more fun in the waves. His answer? A foamie.
This Giant SUP Holds Up To 10 People
Made with novel skin-gripping fabric, the brand's newest swimwear promises to stick, no matter what
Astral's high-performance Layla is specifically designed for big-breasted paddlers
This tool is the best way to open a beer.
High-performance kit for dropping in
High-performance tools to land the big one
Here are five places that can teach you how to build everything from a surfboard to a teardrop trailer
This six-poundkayak ($525) is built with a collapsiblecarbon frame and aripstop waterproof nylon skin, allowingit to packdown to the size of a yoga mat. Users can easily haul it on a bike or carry it onto a plane. Buy Now…
We all covet the top-shelf stuff, but our most useful and well-loved kit is often nothing fancy
In Confluence Films' new release, 'Providence,' Camille Egdorf returns to an Edenic tropical fishery that reopened to boat traffic after a tragic act of piracy
A wooden SUP so beautiful we're almost afraid to use it
A new material modeled on cold-water animals' coats could lead to thinner, warmer wetsuits.
Dorky? Yeah. But also insanely packable, versatile, and easy to use.
Bainbridge Islandbased Sage just dropped the mic on the fly-fishing world
For those days when you need a boost on the water
And theyre faster 系han ever before
The world's first review of the worlds first modular rotomolded kayak
Inspired by Japanese Ofuro soaking tubs, its made from red cedar and aluminum and takes 2.5 hours to heat
Modern basics to stoke your watery fun
We found the guide-worthy gear. The fishing skill is all on you.
A $20,000 board designed by a New York City graffiti artist
The five things you should know about the tech competing in this great, intense sailing race
Who needs a regular fishing boat when you can have this thing instead?
Why didnt someone think of this sooner?
Choice tools for the discerning angler
Get wet. Go long. Have fun.
The best water toys, no matter where you like to paddle
A DIY boat made of paddleboards and hammocks
Smarter boards plus lower prices equals happy paddlers
A full-face snorkeling setup that lets you breathe from both your nose and mouth when underwater
Can the supremely portable boat hold up to long-term abuse?
These are the boards the worlds top surfers used at the annual Titans of Mavericks surf contest in Northern California