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Kayak Fishing


How To Get A Fishing License In Different States: Easy Read                    

How To Get A Fishing License In Different States: ...

How to get a fishing license varies from state to state, so we cover the (renewal) process in various states, the minimu...
How Should You Pass A Fishing Boat On A Kayak: Safety Tips                    

How Should You Pass A Fishing Boat On A Kayak: Saf...

So how should you pass a fishing boat? we'll discuss the hierarchy of open waters and how you can stay safe as a kayaker...
How To Humanely Kill A Fish Before Cleaning It: Ethical Tips                    

How To Humanely Kill A Fish Before Cleaning It: Et...

Science shows that fish feel pain too! So, this article covers 3 methods on how to humanely kill a fish before cleaning ...
How To Attach An Anchor To A Kayak & More: In-Depth Guide                    

How To Attach An Anchor To A Kayak & More: In...

I’ll explain how to attach an anchor to a kayak, then fill you in on everything you should know about anchors like the...
Ultimate Guide On How Often To Check Inflator On Type 5 PFD                    

Ultimate Guide On How Often To Check Inflator On T...

Next to explaining How often to check inflator on type 5 PFD, I'll go over the five different types of PFDs and how to d...
When Should You Discard A PFD? The 7 Signs To Look Out For                    

When Should You Discard A PFD? The 7 Signs To Look...

I've set out to explain everything you need to know about the different types of PFDs, when they expire, how to look aft...

Kayak Transport


How To Transport A Kayak On A Small Car: The 4 Easy Methods

How To Transport A Kayak On A Small Car: The 4 Eas...

This article covers the 4 methods on how to transport a kayak on a small car. We also discuss how much overhang is allow...
How To Transport 2 Kayaks Without A Roof Rack: 3 Best Ways

How To Transport 2 Kayaks Without A Roof Rack: 3 B...

Looking for a simple and cost-effective way of transporting two kayaks without a roof rack? Check out the 3 best options...
Best Tips On How To Load A Kayak By Yourself Back Pain Free

Best Tips On How To Load A Kayak By Yourself Back ...

In this article, I want to explain the ins and out of how to load a kayak by yourself. You’ll learn the exact process ...
The 5 Best Kayak Storage Racks For Outdoors, Garage & More

The 5 Best Kayak Storage Racks For Outdoors, Garag...

If you don't store your kayak properly, you are likely to shorten its lifespan. So, here are the 5 best kayak storage ra...

Leisure Kayaking


Tandem VS Single Kayak: How To Pick The Best Option For You

Tandem VS Single Kayak: How To Pick The Best Optio...

In this article, I’m going to be explaining all the pros and cons of both tandem vs single kayak to help you decide wh...
Oar Vs Paddle: Ultimate Guide On The Differences & Much More

Oar Vs Paddle: Ultimate Guide On The Differences &...

In this article, I’ll break down the key differences between an oar vs paddle, what they are, and some of your burning...
What Shoes To Wear For Kayaking: Best Tips For Any Situation

What Shoes To Wear For Kayaking: Best Tips For Any...

In this guide, we go over what shoes to wear for kayaking depending on the weather, type of water and how much walking y...
How To Clean A Kayak Inside & Outside The Correct Way

How To Clean A Kayak Inside & Outside The Cor...

Want to clean your kayak without damaging the material? This article covers the type of detergent needed along with the ...

Kayak Camping


The Best Tips On How To Portage A Kayak & What To Avoid

The Best Tips On How To Portage A Kayak & What...

Want to know how to portage a kayak while avoiding injuries? Our former kayak instructor shares 8 practical tips, tools ...
How To Make A Kayak More Stable: 5 Best Methods From Expert

How To Make A Kayak More Stable: 5 Best Methods Fr...

This article covers the causes of kayak instability, 5 effective ways on how to make a kayak more stable and a DIY guide...
Reviewing The 5 Best Kayak Sun Shades For Kayaking In Summer

Reviewing The 5 Best Kayak Sun Shades For Kayaking...

Don't want to get sunburned while kayaking? Check out our reviews of the best kayak sun shades and buying guide to furth...
How To lock A Kayak: Keep Safe & Secure At Home Or Traveling

How To lock A Kayak: Keep Safe & Secure At Ho...

In this article, we discuss how to lock a kayak to an anchor point, roof rack and together. We also share the 3 best kay...

Summer Camping


Best Camping Cooler With Wheels: Our Top 5 Picks & Guide

Best Camping Cooler With Wheels: Our Top 5 Picks &...

This article reviews the 5 best camping cooler with wheels and what to consider when looking for a portable cooler for c...
How To Pack A Cooler For Camping: Tips & Hacks You Must Know

How To Pack A Cooler For Camping: Tips & Hack...

In this article, we cover how to prepare and pack a cooler in layers, what kind of ice to use, and much more so you know...
5 Easy Steps On How To Fold A Pop Up Tent: Step by Step

5 Easy Steps On How To Fold A Pop Up Tent: Step by...

Folding a pop-up tent often proves to be tricky and vary. Here's a step by step guide on how to fold a pop up tent in 5...
Best Cooler For Camping Multiple Days: Top 5 Picks & Guide

Best Cooler For Camping Multiple Days: Top 5 Picks...

We've put together a list of the five best coolers for camping along with a buying guide to help you choose the right co...
How To Shower While Camping: Car Camping, Backpacking & More

How To Shower While Camping: Car Camping, Backpack...

Here we are to tackle the question that plagues all those new to camping and backpacking: how to shower while camping? W...
9 Tips On How To Keep Food Cold While Camping Multiple Days

9 Tips On How To Keep Food Cold While Camping Mult...

Next to sharing useful tips on how to keep food cold while camping, we discuss what food to bring and how to pack them p...

Backpacking Guide


What Shoes To Wear For Hiking: Best Tips For Beginners

What Shoes To Wear For Hiking: Best Tips For Begin...

What makes hiking boots unique, when it's acceptable to wear regular shoes, and more are all discussed in this article.
How To Prevent Knee Pain When Hiking Downhill: 10 Easy Tips

How To Prevent Knee Pain When Hiking Downhill: 10 ...

In this article, I will explain in detail what causes bad knees and how to prevent knee pain when hiking downhill.
How To Avoid Ticks While Hiking: Best Tips For People & Dogs

How To Avoid Ticks While Hiking: Best Tips For Peo...

In this article, we go over the risk of tick bites, their most common habitats, best ways for avoiding ticks for people ...
How To Shower While Camping: Car Camping, Backpacking & More

How To Shower While Camping: Car Camping, Backpack...

Here we are to tackle the question that plagues all those new to camping and backpacking: how to shower while camping? W...

Tent Buying Guide


How To Set Up Tent In Rain: Everything You Need To Know

How To Set Up Tent In Rain: Everything You Need To...

We've all been in a situation where you arrive at your campsite only to find it's raining, which is why you need to know...
How To Pack A Tent In A Backpack For First Time Hikers

How To Pack A Tent In A Backpack For First Time Hi...

Want to learn how to pack a tent in a backpack? This article covers all you need to know about this topic along with mos...
5 Easy Steps On How To Fold A Pop Up Tent: Step by Step

5 Easy Steps On How To Fold A Pop Up Tent: Step by...

Folding a pop-up tent often proves to be tricky and vary. Here's a step by step guide on how to fold a pop up tent in 5...
How To Keep Your Dog Warm During Camping: 6 Helpful Tips

How To Keep Your Dog Warm During Camping: 6 Helpfu...

Want to learn how to keep your dog warm during camping? Here, we share useful tips such as how to tell if your dog is ca...

Camping Cookware


How To Clean Cast Iron Skillet Camping The Proper Way & More

How To Clean Cast Iron Skillet Camping The Proper ...

This article focuses on how to clean, season and maintain a cast iron skillet while camping. Check out the effective way...
9 Tips On How To Keep Food Cold While Camping Multiple Days

9 Tips On How To Keep Food Cold While Camping Mult...

Next to sharing useful tips on how to keep food cold while camping, we discuss what food to bring and how to pack them p...
How To Store Food When Camping: Best Tips To Keep Your Grub

How To Store Food When Camping: Best Tips To Keep ...

It's no fun watching a bear run through your campground and eat all your food! So, we're here to give you some tips on h...
The 5 Best Camping Kettles For Coffee/Tea Over A Campfire

The 5 Best Camping Kettles For Coffee/Tea Over A C...

To help make your life easier, I wanted to introduce you to the 5 best camping kettles. Once done, you’ll know what to...

Fishing Tips


How To Set Up Fly Reel & What You Will Need: Beginner Guide

How To Set Up Fly Reel & What You Will Need: B...

This article will walk you through the entire process of how to set up fly reel. It will also explain everything a begin...
How To Catch Rainbow Trout In The Winter: 5 Ice Fishing Tips

How To Catch Rainbow Trout In The Winter: 5 Ice Fi...

This article will discuss how to catch rainbow trout in the winter, and the outcomes will surprise you!
Best Fly Rod Weight For Trout: Ultimate Guide For Beginners

Best Fly Rod Weight For Trout: Ultimate Guide For ...

In this article, we'll go over the basics of trout fishing so new and old anglers have the right gear, starting with the...
How To Hold Trout For Photos: Trout Handling Best Practices

How To Hold Trout For Photos: Trout Handling Best ...

In this article, we'll walk you through how to hold trout for catch & release along with photos and the do's and don...
Seasoned Angler Advice On How To Catch Lake Trout From Shore

Seasoned Angler Advice On How To Catch Lake Trout ...

In this article, we will walk you through how to catch lake trout from shore using the best techniques and considering t...
Ultimate Guide On When Do Trout Spawn & How To Spot One

Ultimate Guide On When Do Trout Spawn & How To...

This article covers the spawning season of different trout species, the process of trout spawning and how to spot a spaw...