Shelter from the sun is essential to enjoying yourself at the beach. This beach shade is our favorite that we鈥檝e ever tested.
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We stuck fish from Idaho to Alaska all last fall and summer to bring you our best-tested picks
An impulse Amazon purchase turned into a daily essential
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Common sense is a good place to start
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The five-time Ironman world champion says she unknowingly wore a banned wetsuit in competition. Triathlon organizers have decided not to punish her.
All-star garb for aquatic adventure
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Purpose-built platforms for a variety of experiences
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A new wave of inflatables is approaching shore
Masterful sleds for a variety of conditions
Surf companies have been ignoring compelling research that could make wetsuits warmer and easier to paddle in. Two scientists are making sure someone listens.
Cold water is no obstacle if you鈥檙e prepared
The first Yulex wetsuits were expensive and stiff, but with more wetsuit makers adopting the technology, that鈥檚 changed
For serious training sessions that end in the ocean, any old bikini won鈥檛 do. Here are our favorite specialized sets.
Six accessories to get your entire crew on the water
Inflatable SUPs are getting even better
Stowable craft that can handle whatever the water deals you
Splash and wade with abandon
This hybrid twin fin will change how you hunt for waves
Your ticket to trout-filled waters
Cast in comfort, even on the hottest days and most remote streams
This batch is up for adventures big and small
These bottoms can tackle any wave鈥攁nd then hit the bar
Escape the crowds with a self-supported weekend paddle
From comfortable wetsuits to bags that protect my board from dings
They'll be ready for whatever the coast can throw at them
Score peak-season waves no matter how low the mercury goes
Make the most of the warm days with these river and lake essentials
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Brush up on your knowledge before you hit the waves
From setting up a vise to gathering materials, here's everything you need to tie a basic fly
A smoldering solution for a wide range of conditions
Gear to make landing lunkers easy, no shooting required
Kit to keep you casting all day long
Six trunks for transcending limits
Suits for women with butts, boobs, and big-wave dreams
Essentials for coastal escapes
Treat your skin to reef-safe protection and soothing aftercare
Meet Ryan Lovelace, designer at Trimcraft Surfboards
Surf, glide, and explore
Watercraft suitable for everyone
Amphibious adventures await
'Big Ben' profiles former professional surfer Ben Wilkinson, whose current career is working with unwieldy Hawaiian trees
Two 国产吃瓜黑料 gear editors go head to head in a contest to see who can set up the new Oru Inlet kayak fastest
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鈥淲hat to Bring鈥 showcases how too much or too little gear could ruin a day out on the water
Are you going to paddle in to shore, find a bathroom, strip down to your ankles, use the toilet, suit back up, and risk missing waves?
These runners-up to the 2019 国产吃瓜黑料 Summer Buyer鈥檚 Guide will help you make perfect casts to perfect fish
A space-age-looking inflatable with versatility to spare leads this year鈥檚 picks
This year is a celebration of the past鈥攅ach of the boats at the top of our list is a revamp of a bestseller. Some might say that looking back is a sign that the sport isn鈥檛 progressing, but we don鈥檛 agree.
An assortment of oars to take you where you want to go
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Gear so capable, the trout will practically come to you
Gear so capable, the trout will practically come to you
An asymmetrical board with a blazing performance
Boards, apparel, and accessories for all kinds of watery pursuits
John Oppito taught himself to handcraft surfboards in high school. Now he's winning awards for his exquisite East Coast creations.
For fly-fishers, falconers, and horseback riders, a sling pack is perfect for easy, one-handed access to gear
In this聽video from Rio, sales manager Zack Dalton demonstrates how to properly rig a fly rod from start to finish
Bikinis that stand up to every wave for women who rip
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