Paddling

Hike! Paddle! Bike! Troop 141 Did It All on One Epic Adventure

When Troop 141 couldn’t choose between kayaking and cycling, they decided to both. And some backpacking.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding Buying Guide

The Gear Guy gives you the lowdown on SUP, one of the world's fastest-growing outdoor sports.

How to perform a canoe-over-canoe rescue

If you go canoeing enough, eventually you're going to fall in the water. Here are tips for safely rescuing a capsized canoe.

Scouts spend an unforgettable week at Swamp Base

Jump into one of the world's most exciting -- and challenging -- environments at Louisiana's Swamp Base.

Keep kayak paddles from slipping

When I'm kayaking, my paddle is always slipping through my hands. Can you help me?

6 extreme races that push competitors to their limits

These 6 extreme races test human endurance, strength, courage and skill.

Choosing a kayak

I am looking to buy a kayak but there are so many possibilities. Which one should I pick? Help me!

Stuff we like: Riviera Select 8′ Stoft Top Standup Paddleboard

By now, you’ve probably heard about—or even tried—standup paddleboarding (SUP). If not, the basics are you stand on an oversized surfboard and stroke with a long canoe-like paddle.

Scouts Save Stranded Kayaker on Wyoming River

When they saw a man stranded in the middle of a fast-moving river, these Scouts knew just what to do.

Canoeing Trek Teaches Teamwork

When the Scouts from Troop 224 in Ohio go canoeing, they really go canoeing.

Canoeing through Bowron Lake Provincial Park

See photos of Troop 136's canoeing trek through Canada's Bowron Lake Provincial Park, where they found majestic mountains, remarkable rivers and lovely lakes. And plenty of paddling.

Reduce sweating in your lifejacket

Q. My family has a great sit-on-top kayak and I love paddling it around the lake in the summer but my parents make me wear a lifejacket and my back gets totally sweaty and gross. Please help me!

Photos of 100-mile canoe trip through Tennessee wilderness

It takes a ton of toughness -- both physical and mental -- to tackle a 100-mile canoe trip through the Tennessee wilderness.

Cost-friendly fishing boat for less than $500

Q. Hi Gear Guy! I am a huge fisherman and I want to know about a cost-friendly boat. My budget is $500. Thank you.

Stuff We Like: Old Town Heron Jr. kayak

Learning to paddle is great but it’s even more fun when you have a kayak that actually fits.

Whitewater kayaking and paddleboarding

Day Two of the Scouting For Adventure TV show featured more adventure on the New River.

Use garbage bags to keep stuff dry?

Q. Are waterproof bags necessary or will garbage bags work just as well?

Q. Hey Gear Guy, I was just wondering what kinds of special gear my troop should get when going on a canoe trip? We are going down the Delaware River and as ASPL I was assigned to learn what sorts of stuff we needed. We are only going for a couple days and I would be really grateful if you could help. Thanks so much.