5-minute read We’re excited to introduce our readers to a very important packrafting safety campaign brought to you by the American Packrafting Association (APA), the Packrafting Association of New Zealand (PRANZ) and the Federated Mountain Club (FMC). (Photo: Tyson Crockett)...
Four female adventurers took on a 5-week expedition in Baffin Island in the early summer of 2025. Their trip consisted of a 250-kilometer circuit, completely human-powered across sea ice, up mountains, over tundra and down a river.
“There’s so much untapped potential for packrafting in the Midwest,” says Minneapolis photographer and paddler Jamie Cooper. “It’s way more attainable than people think.”
We have some exciting new products to announce for 2026: More of our high-end Whisky, Tango and Malta paddles will be available with our exclusive Lam-LokTM. And we have a new color in our fiberglass line: Solar Flare.
Whether it’s to take on more challenging water or simply to have more confidence whenever you kayak, these ten tips by Aqua Bound Ambassador Ken Whiting will help you dramatically improve your kayaking.
Sea kayaking is a wonderful paddlesport that can take you to some amazing places in so many regions of the world. Here, we address some of the top questions people ask about sea kayaking.
Whether for a 500-mile wilderness adventure or a 6-mile paddle on your local river, packrafts make it easier than ever to combine water and land travel.
Turkey offers sea kayakers a unique blend of the clear, turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, beautiful and dramatic coastline, and history that stretches back millennia.
Michael O’Dwyer is on a mission to explore his corner of Sweden by canoe and kayak—and to inspire others to do the same. He’s compiling his experiences into a guidebook to showcase the rich paddling opportunities the region has to offer.
So you’ve seen these epic videos of whitewater kayakers taking on waterfalls and want to be able to create those same kinds of videos. Seth Ezekiel West tells you how in his video…
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe isn’t just a paddle shop. It’s a paddling center with a focus on education and a passion for the water for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages near their Portland, Oregon headquarters.
We’re super excited about our Tetra Ultralight kayak touring paddle—and others in the kayaking world are, too. Let’s look at how the Tetra can benefit your kayaking life with some video reviews…
Kayaking in rough water isn’t for everyone. It’s challenging, can be intimidating and can be dangerous. If you want to paddle rough water, here are a few things you’ll need to know…
What do you look for when choosing a kayak paddle? What’s the difference between a $150 paddle and a $500 paddle? We’ll answer these questions and more here…
Seth West is a professional filmmaker and photographer who works with outdoor brands, primarily in the paddlesports industry (like Aqua Bound). If you love to produce your own photos and videos around your paddling adventures—or want to start—this is for you.
Most budget stand-up paddle boards come with a budget paddle. The best thing you can do to increase your SUP enjoyment immediately is to ditch that budget paddle and replace it with a better one!
We place a tremendously high value on serving our customers well. Why? Because you’re our reason for existence! It doesn’t matter if you’re a brand-new paddler or our biggest retail partner, our goal is to care for your needs and answer your questions the best we know how.
When you paddle on cold water or in cold weather, a wetsuit or drysuit a key safety gear in case you capsize. But which is best for you? Let’s look at the differences…
