Kayaking
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 [...]
Watch out for that… Goose?!?
Yup, you read that correctly. Goose and other animal encounters are happening all over the nation! Listen to Chris dela Torre elaborate on his unplanned entanglement with as he calls the “Gangsters of Nature” on the Calgary Eyeopener on CBC from Canada. On a serious note, it is important to remember that being adventure seekers [...]
Sea Kayaking Goes Greek with Paddling Instructor Barbara Cutter
Five days and counting until καγιάκ περιπέτεια! (Kayaking adventure in Greek of course ) Airline Tickets ✓ Seat Assignments ✓ Ferry Tickets ✓ Awesome ACK Gear (Bomber Gear Solar-50 Rash Guard, Mandala Print K-Bomb Spray Skirt, and an AT Quest Paddle) ✓ It’s time for Cutter Aquatics paddling instructor, Barbara Cutter, to head out for the twelfth Cutter Aquatics Greek [...]
It’s Getting Hot Out There! – Check Out H20 Options for Any Sized Adventure
The temperature are creeping up and it’s crucial you stay hydrated matter what you’re doing, whether it be a light run or a multi-day back country excursion. There are a wide variety of ways for you to get the H2O you need. Check out these ACK videos as we give a break down of essential products for Hydration on [...]
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 [...]
The PowerMonkey Extreme is Better Than Your Phone Charger AND Waterproof
A coworker recently lent me their new PowerMonkey Extreme to try out for a camping trip. This portable solar charger and battery combo from Power Traveller is both waterproof and shockproof (waterproof for 30 minutes up to about 3 feet) making it the perfect tool for both paddlers and campers to keep electronics charged. I have used [...]
Unwrapping New Kayak Colors from Wilderness Systems
Not too long ago Wilderness Systems announced that they’d be testing out some new kayak colors and eventually choosing their favorite(s) to add to production for the long term. The colors included three different camo colors and are available with the Ride 115, Pungo 120 and the Tarpon 120. The camo colors include orange & [...]
All the Characteristics of a Good Kayak Fishing Paddle
Kayak fishing is a booming sport and we have tons of paddling anglers on the lookout for gear suited specifically for their needs. It’s been a common preference among these sportsmen and women to paddle wider sit-on-top kayaks and use taller, elevated seats or even stand up to increase their line of sight for casting. [...]
What’s Your Dad’s Adventure Personality?
Father’s Day is fast approaching and if you need a gift for the kind of dad who likes anything relating to the outdoors, the hardest part about your shopping experience at ACK is going to be picking out which one to get! To help you narrow down your options, we’ve selected a few top gift [...]
Win a First Aid Kit for National Safety Month this June!
Designated as National Safety Month by the National Safety Council, June marks both the coming summer and a reminder to be safe in everything you do including adventuring outside. We thought this would be a great opportunity to remind readers about staying prepared with proper safety gear and in particular, first aid kits. Day Tripper [...]
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