Paddling

Get your friends and family out on the water with paddling gear from REI. Find clothing, boats, paddles and accessories for canoeing and kayaking from Mad River, Ocean Kayak, Kokatat and other top brands.

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Learn with REI Expert Advice

Choose from dozens of online how-to articles and videos from REI's vast pool of outdoor knowledge. Share your knowledge, too! Top paddling topics:

  1. How to Choose a Kayak
  2. Paddling Strokes
  3. How to Choose a PFD
  4. Paddleboarding Basics
  5. Wet Exits/Rescues
  6. Packing Your Boat
  7. Transporting Your Boat
  8. Launching a Kayak
  9. How to Choose a Canoe
  10. How to Choose a Car Rack

Browse all 40+ paddling articles

Attend an In-Store Clinic

Your local REI store regularly hosts how-to clinics on topics such as kayaking basics. Find my REI store for a calendar of events.

Paddle with REI Outdoor School

The knowledgeable guides of the REI Outdoor School make it fun to learn new skills. Sign up for the day or a weekend trip (offered in selected regions only). Visit REI Outdoor School for details.

Take a Dream Trip with REI Adventures

From Baja to Croatia, REI Adventures trips appeal to paddlers of varied interests and abilities. Explore spectacular destinations and make cultural connections amid the camaraderie of a small group. For something shorter, choose one of our Weekend Getaways.

Give Back

REI partners with VolunteerMatch to make it easy to share some sweat-equity with your community. Give it a try and enjoy the good karma.

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