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How to Choose Canoes
Canoes offer an easy, traditional way of experiencing the outdoors. By learning the basics of canoe design--including shapes and materials--it'll be easy to choose the right canoe for your needs. Read more...

Transporting Your Boat
Though not difficult, it's important that you load and secure your kayak or canoe safely onto your car. Watch our video example for basic instruction, and read on for more details. Read more...




How To Choose

  Canoe Paddles   Kayaks
  Canoes   PFDs
  Cartop Mounts   Paddling Clothing
  Clothing Layers for Paddling   Safety and Rescue Gear
  Clothing for Cold-Water Paddling   Spray Skirts
  Gear for Kayaking Trips   Storage Bags
  Headlamps   Two-Way Radios
  Hydration Systems   Water Bottles
  Kayak Paddles

Skills and Knowledge

  Camping Basics   Paddling Glossary
  Camping Gear   Paddling Guidelines
  Canoe Storage   Personal Locator Beacons
  Choosing Paddling Partners   Portaging
  Choosing a Specific Route   Positioning Your Gear
  Food and Water Concerns   Route Planning
  GPS FAQs   Safety Gear
  GPS Glossary   Securing Gear in Canoes
  General Planning Tips   Sun-Protection Clothing
  Getting Ready to Paddle   The Paddling Kitchen
  Hydration   The Ten Essentials
  Kayak Storage   Transporting Canoes by Car
  Keeping Gear Accessible   Transporting Your Boat
  Lifting and Carrying Canoes   Whitewater Classifications
  Lifting and Carrying Kayaks   Women's Gear

Gear Checklist

  Canoe Day Paddling   Gear for Canoe Trips
  Canoeing First-Aid Supplies   Kayaking First-Aid Supplies
  Canoeing Repair Kit

Gear Care and Repair

  Hydration Systems   Kayaking Repair Kit

Links

  Paddling Resources

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