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Protect Your Paddling Pup with a Dog PFD
Who’s your favorite paddling partner? Wait, don’t answer that…we have a feeling we might know the answer. It’s not your friends or family, who too often have an excuse for why they can’t make it down to the water with you – no, it’s someone who’s always game for a trip outside. Someone who can’t [...]
Fit More for Less! – Family Sized Tent at a Solo Tent Price
Looking for a family tent? Eureka’s Tetragon 5 Tent might be just the ticket with plenty of space, easy setup, quality features and, maybe most importantly, quality that’s meant to last! This five person tent from Eureka is a popular buy and has been known to hold up for plenty of years. Oh – and [...]
Hybrid SUP-yak Impresses Casual Paddlers
The Ocean Kayak Nalu began turning heads when it was released about four years ago. Today, this hybrid Kayak-SUP continues to impress those who come across it. Incredibly versatile, the Nalu is meant to offer the best of both worlds with the ability to both sit and stand while you paddle. Over the years the [...]
Ingeniously Designed Cooksets from GSI Outdoors
When it comes to GSI, one should expect ingenious design. Their portable, lightweight cooksets are made to fully equip campers based on their specific needs with integrated systems that pack the maximum amount of utility into the least amount of space. The most popular of these integrated systems is their Bugaboo line, which offers high [...]
Bring the Summertime Tunes Outside with Waterproof Audio Accessories
Get ready to enjoy summer while you take your tunes along with you. Eco X Gear has a couple of great options including the Eco Terra Waterproof Audio System and Audio Eco Extreme Speaker Case. ACK Customer C.W. Goetz is enjoying his Eco Terra and had this review of it to share: “Well built, rugged and sounds [...]
Sawyer Paddles Ranger X Canoe Paddle – Customer Review
Looking for a new all around canoe paddle? Customer reviewer Shua gave this very straightforward assessment of the Ranger X Canoe Paddle from Sawyer and we couldn’t help but share. “So here’s the thing- If you are looking for an all-round paddle that can take on anything from class 3+ ww to flatwater long distance touring and do [...]
Helle Viking Knife – Customer Review
One of our customers, Brent Baldwin, shared the following in-depth review with us about his Helle Viking Knife and we thought you might enjoy it. “This is an excellent knife, but before you order, you should know what you are getting. Study the pictures on this website, and read other reviews. The Viking is essentially a [...]
Jerron Reviews the 30 lb. Boga Grip
Over the next several weeks, you’ll be seeing a series of product reviews from our expert store staff. This first one comes from Jerron, ACK Assistant Store Manager for the Houston Store. Jerron is an avid kayak angler with years of experience both on the water and in the store. He’s our resident beyond the breakers [...]
Converting a Hobie Mirage into a Paddle Kayak w/Rudder
My 2007 Hobie Adventure Mirage recently died from a hull crack where the mirage drive plugs in. It leaked a lot of water as the pedal stress opened up the crack with every push. It was already out of warranty by a year but Hobie was kind enough to sell me a replacement hull at [...]
Featured Outfitter: Live Adventure
So many people work hard at what they do so they can earn a living to pay the bills, buy things they don’t need, or hopefully save enough money so they can retire in comfort. Live Adventure, a company that specializes in unique outdoor programs and expeditions wants to dramatically change the way people live [...]



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