Astral's latest lofty goal for their footwear product line is to redefine the active sandal category. Many years in the making. To that end, they have introduced the Webber and PFD models. Check out our review of these impressive offerings.

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Astral finally released the boot I've been asking for, to complete my wardrobe of Astral shoes for all occasions! Waterproof, rugged, stylish and amazing traction as always. Check out my review of the Astral Pisgah for the complete rundown.

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The TR1 Junction is part of Astral's foray into a bit more hiking oriented footwear. Check out our review to find out more details and see our take on this effort by our favorite river shoe maker.

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Keep hearing about that new Waka hotness but can't seem to find that much info about them? Check out our good friend Ben Ghertner's detailed Waka Kayaks Stout Review!

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Want to be fast on the water like Sam Sutton and Aniol Serrasolses in the Sickline Championships? Well, you need a lot more than a boat but it's a good start. Check out our review of the Waka Gangsta by team paddler Ben Ghertner. Go fast, take chances.

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If you own a truck like me, you love having a bed to throw all you gear in when you go on an adventure. The problem is whats the best way to protect your gear from rain and theft while you are out and about on a river or trail? Truck Covers USA has you covered!

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When looking for a ultra light Hammock and Straps, look no further than the ENO Sub7 Hammock And Helious Suspension System. Check out our thoughts on this Ultra Light Hammock!

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Jackson's 2016 Rockstar has been out for for almost a year now, so it's high time we put together our thoughts on the boat and give you a review. If you want to know how this boat performs for the 250 pound paddler, read on!

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The Backcountry Quilt is Sierra Design’s lightweight alternative to a sleeping bag. I have been looking for other options for my hammock camping, something light weight, long enough for me to get tucked into, and one that is high quality. How will the Backcountry Quilt hold up to my demands? Read on to see what the past year has to say about this quilt!

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The wizards at LiquidLogic have been busy cranking out some new and exciting whitewater kayaks for the people, with the Mullet being their latest creation. Check out our initial review of this old school meets new school boat.

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The Hiyak is Astral's completely new take on the river bootie. Check out our review to find out more details and see our take on this latest shoe effort by Astral.

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Are you in the market for some new kicks? If you don't have a pair of Astral's new Loyak, you should be. Check out our review of this excellent, stylish and extremely versatile new water shoe.

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So you've probably at least heard of the new Waka Kayaks Tuna by now and you've probably seen pros like Evan Garcia paddling them in epic kayaking videos. But what's the deal with this beast from Europe? Check out team member Ben Ghertner's review of the Waka Kayaks Tuna.

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Check out team member Ben Ghertner's review of the Pyranha Jed, a fast and loose whitewater boat which excels both on a wave and in a hole. Read on for more details.

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Kokatat's Maximus Centurion PFD is on the Market. You guys know how much I loved the Maximus Prime PFD, so could they make a jacket that I enjoy more? What could make the Maximus Prime better? Well they listened to us paddlers and managed to make a jacket that answered the demand of us paddlers, more storage!

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Want to know more about the new LiquidLogic Braaap whitewater kayak, designed by the dream team of Pat Keller and Shane Benedict? Check out our initial hands-on review of this fantastic new boat coming soon to a river or creek near you!

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As a hammock camper, I have not been a big fan of traditional sleeping bags. I know I could use a over quilt, but I like the warmth that a sleeping bag can provide. Could the Backcountry Bed change my feelings towards a sleeping bag in my hammock? Read more for my review.

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WeStroke Team member Ben Ghertner commonly finds himself in some pretty committing areas and has spent some good quality time with the Astral Rassler shoes. Check out his review on this high-quality piece of gear that is, as described by Astral, designed to hike in and run the gnar.

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So unless you are living in a cave (and maybe even then), you have probably heard about the new Liquid Logic Flying Squirrel coming out. The LL crew were nice enough to bring some to the Ocoee Fest this weekend and I got a chance to take their new creation out for a lap. Read on for our initial review of the LL Flying Squirrel 85.

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Liquid Logic has been making their iconic Remix series of river running whitewater kayaks since around 2009. Although I had heard tons of great things about them, I had personally never tried one. I finally decided to change that and see just what all the fuss is about. Read on for the review!

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