Here’s How to Carry Camping Gear On Your Bike
TLDR: We’ve got the details on how to pack for your next backpacking/camping trip (Hint: good bike bags and packing light will carry you far). You never know what you’re...
Your Guide to Buying a Stand Up Paddleboard
TLDR: When choosing a stand up paddleboard, you’ll want to think about how you need to use it, as this will determine which type of SUP best meets your needs....
Exploring the World of Packrafting: A Beginner's Guide
TLDR: Ready to dive into the exciting (and, let’s face it, sometimes intimidating) world of packrafting? Here’s what you need to know about what packrafting is, what to know when...
Preparing for Your First Multi-Sport Adventure Trip
TLDR: Here’s what you need to know about planning for your next multi-sport adventure trip, from research to fitness to packing, and more… Multi-sport adventure trips are one of the...
Maximizing Space: How to Pack a Packraft for Your Next Adventure
TLDR: Packrafting involves rafting, backpacking, and, when taking multi-day excursions, camping. You’ll have to make sure you pack enough for all of these activities, accounting for emergencies. You’ll also need...
What to Look for in a Kayak
Kayaking is as much an outing as it is a low-impact exercise activity. And with so many natural wonders to explore across the United States’ various system of rivers, lakes,...
Paddle Pals: Tips for Kayaking with Your Dog
Looking for another pet-friendly activity to do with your canine companion? Kayaking can be a great way to spend time with your dog while doing something you both love -...
How to Clean & Protect a Kayak
Kayaking might just be your favorite weekend activity — but cleaning your kayak? Not so much. Still, you don’t want to be *that* person. You know, the one that shows...
Kokopelli is Your Partner In Adventure
We exist with the overarching purpose of making it easier for you to get out and explore nature. We’re also committed to cultivating a community of passionate and inclusive packrafters...
Kayaking Safety 101: How Much Weight Can a Kayak Hold?
Total weight capacity is something you should take into consideration when heading out to paddle. The heavier the boat the more weight you have to paddle around and the less...
What is a Skeg for a Kayak & Why is It Important?
Skegs are not something you see on a kayak unless it’s out of the water. But these often-overlooked and unseen components of kayaks serve an essential function: stabilization. Not all...
Learn the Basics of How to Kayak Paddle the Right Way
Kayaking is a fantastic way to get out and explore the great outdoors. Whether it’s leisure kayaking in still water, like an estuary or inlet, river kayaking in rapids, or...