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Hiking Gear That Can Save Your Life

On a recent trip along the Maah Daah Hey Trail in North Dakota, Backpacking TV host Mike Fink shared his top three pieces of equipment that could make the difference between a fun adventure and a serious emergency

Paddling Gear Reviews

Best Kayaks of 2025

After testing nearly 100 kayaks over the past four years, PaddleTV’s expert reviewer Ken Whiting has narrowed down his top picks across a wide range of categories—from recreational and inflatable to touring and sea kayaks.

Paddling Gear Awards

Best Kayaks and Canoes of 2023

Its that time of year when Ken Whiting announces his Best kayaks and canoes of 2023 awards. Check out the boats he saw as this year's best!

Adventure Travel

OUR PADDLING EXPERT

A World Champion kayaker, author of 12 books and videos about paddling, and the host of the largest paddlesports YouTube channel, Ken is one of the most accomplished and respected paddlesport professionals in the world. Ken is also the host and Producer of Facing Waves – North America’s only paddling focused TV series. Now in its 9th Season, Facing Waves is broadcast into more than 120 million US households through Outside TV, and the Bally regional sports networks.

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Paddling Learning Center

Top 5 Deadly River Kayaking Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them!)

River kayaking offers stunning scenery and wind protection, but strong currents make it uniquely challenging. Ken Whiting from PaddleTV shares key tips to help you avoid dangerous river kayaking mistakes.