Our team spent six months testing dog goggles for boating with our two Labradors across weekend trips on Lake Michigan and the Intracoastal Waterway. We watched how each pair handled spray at 25 mph, salt buildup after a day offshore, and the inevitable headshake test every active dog performs the moment a wave hits. The […]

Last summer, I watched a friend's phone take a three-foot dive off the gunwale of his center console. It sat at the bottom of the bay for almost a minute before he fished it out, dripping and dead. That moment is exactly why I started testing dry boxes for boating, and after dragging eight of […]

Buying for someone who lives on the water is harder than it looks. I have watched friends pull out every dock line and dry bag in their garage, only to realize the gear they actually needed was something no one thought to give them. Our team spent 60 days testing 26 marine products with three […]

I've spent the last decade rowing rafts down everything from calm Class I float trips to technical Class IV whitewater, and I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty: the oars you choose will either make your day on the river or break it. After our team spent 60 days testing 8 of the […]

Expert comparison of paddles vs oars - learn the key differences, when to use each, and which equipment is right for your water sports activities.

Complete guide comparing canoes vs kayaks: design differences, performance, costs, and real user reviews to help you choose the perfect watercraft.