We’ve spent years paddling through serene ponds, rushing rivers and heart-pounding rapids to bring you the best kayaks on the market. Evaluating each model based on stability, maneuverability, comfort ...

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Simplicity and freedom: Two key attributes promised by a good sit-on-top kayak—they’re simple to transport and launch from almost any point at which you can access the shore of a lake, river, bay, or ...

Kayaking is one of summer’s most relaxing and enjoyable water sports, but owning your own boat is a near impossibility if you live in an apartment or small home. Luckily, the days of trying to stuff a ...

Don’t let the hum of an engine scare your prized catch away. In a kayak, you’re only as loud as the splash of your paddle and the run of the hull on the water—and nearly any calm body of water is ...

Kayaks are fantastic to play with on the water… And just as big a hassle to deal with off of the water. A rigid, 16-foot hardshell boat that rips through open water so efficiently that it makes you ...

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Paddle away on your rest days with these expert-recommended kayaks. There’s no one-size-fits-all kayak. They vary greatly when it comes to shape, length, and purpose. Recreational kayaks tend to be ...