Why an inflatable touring kayak is perfect for long trips
I've spent years lugging heavy plastic boats around, but switching to an inflatable touring kayak was probably the best gear decision I've ever made. For a long time, there was this weird stigma in the paddling community that if your boat came out of a bag, it wasn't a "real" kayak. People assumed they were just glorified pool toys that would pop the moment they touched a sharp rock. But honestly? The tech has caught up, and for anyone who loves spending hours—or even days—on the water, these things are a total game-changer. ...