Partner: touring kayak

When it comes to testing gear, there's nothing like putting it through the wringer in real-world conditions. And that’s exactly what I did with the P&H Virgo Composite Kayak on the Ottawa River, which is known for its big rapids and breathtaking scenery.

This P&H Scorpio sea kayak review was done with the paddling mecca backdrop of the Irish coast. Check out our expert, Ken Whiting's take on this kayak.

Hello paddlers! I'm Ken Whiting, and today we're diving into one of the biggest questions in the world of kayaking: how to choose the right kayak. While it might seem daunting at first with so many types of kayaks available, I promise it's easier than you think once you understand your own needs and the different kayak options.

Our Oru Kayak Coast XT Sea Kayak Review begins with how portable this kayak is and then tests its durability on the water with ice flows!

Ken Whiting hits the rapids on the Ottawa River with the P&H Volan sea kayak to see how it does in rough conditions. Check it out!

Ken takes yet another Melker Kayak out on an adventure. The result, his Melker Ulvon kayak review is ready for viewing!

Ken Whiting does a Delta Kayak 15.5 GT review by putting it to a pretty unique test for a boat of it's class. Whitewater! Check it out!

Ken Whiting walks us through choosing a touring kayak by going through the three different categories in detail.

Ken Whiting takes the Hurricane Tampico 130 out into the Okefenokee swamp on a 3 day review of this light touring offering.

Recreational touring kayaks are steadily growing in popularity because paddlers are realizing it's nice to have something that isn't just super stable, but also really fun and fast, and that works well for multi-day trips. That's where recreational touring kayaks fit in and that's also where FeelFree Aventura's line fits in. The question I’m here to answer is what kind of ‘bang for the buck’ do you get from it?  Is it worth it?  And how does the Aventura 125 stack up against other R.T.K.s on the market?  To figure that out, I took the kayak on a 2-hour test paddle and here’s what I can tell you.