Partner: canoe

Ken takes us on to the water with the Sea Eagle Travel Canoe and does a full review bow to stern as only Ken can do.

I got to test out a couple of featherlight Swift Cruiser pack boats for the very first time.

The big question for new paddlers is: Do I go with a canoe, a kayak, or a stand up paddleboard? Well, you'll certainly find passionate defenders of all three options. The key is to narrow down what kinds of adventures you envision yourself going on. It's also important to compare things like performance and stability with the budget and ability of yourself and anyone else in your family or group. I'm going to break down many of the common questions and concerns for each of these vessels and, hopefully, shine some light on the best choice for you.