by Adrian Meissner

If you paddle in cold weather and/or cold water, you may want to invest in a dry suit. Wearing a dry suit increases safety, enjoyment and the time you can spend on the water. Check out our guide to learn about the materials and features that make a good dry suit, and our top picks.

Photo of the week: Kent Pillatsch -
Little Dixie Lake Millersburg MO

The difficulty in selecting a touring kayak is narrowing it down to just one. You need to be careful when selecting a touring kayak that suits your size, planned distances, water types, and experience. You can easily find yourself looking at boats 12'-18', but the right touring boat for you will be different if you are looking for a multi-hour day trip versus a week-long sea kayaking expedition.