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A custom cockpit is easier (and more important) than you think.

A custom cockpit is easier (and more important) than you think.

As good as any kayak is, it's how well it fits you - your connection to the kayak - that makes it exceptional.


We often hear that the paddle doesn't roll a kayak, we do. The same applies to turning the kayak. We, the paddler, are directly connected to the kayak and it's our body movement which provides the control.


The better the fit, the better the control, and therefore, the better the...

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Plane. Paddle. Paradise: Last-Minute Escape to the Bahamas

Plane. Paddle. Paradise: Last-Minute Escape to the Bahamas

With roughly a week's notice, a TRAK 2.0, a pair of paddles, and a willingness to improvise, I turned an ordinary week into a spontaneous escape to Great Exuma, Bahamas. It was a reminder of what folding expedition kayaks do best: remove logistical barriers, make last-minute travel possible, and transform...

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Are we witnessing the end of (real) sea kayaking? Or its rebirth?

Are we witnessing the end of (real) sea kayaking? Or its rebirth?

Article by Caleb McIntyre, TRAK Pilot, Vancouver Island, BC Cover image by Braden Gunem.   END (noun)   an objective: the ultimate result, aim, or purpose of an action.   Let's face it. Most people in the world today have...

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Joris & Maria leave the kids behind. Scandinavia, here we come!

Joris & Maria leave the kids behind. Scandinavia, here we come!

In summer 2025, Joris and Maria were finally able to leave their teenage kids behind and enjoy a long-anticipated paddling trip across Scandinavia - just the two of them! 

Over 23 days, they toured from their home in the Netherlands, through Germany, into Denmark, then over to Sweden, Norway, and back south again through mainland Denmark on their way...

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Big River Solitude - Frank Wolf's Solo of the Mighty Mackenzie

Big River Solitude - Frank Wolf's Solo of the Mighty Mackenzie

When Frank Wolf get's comments from fans and admirers about how amazing and enviable it is to make a living from epic adventures, he often says "this a lifestyle, not a living." Frank completed his solo paddle of the might...

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Greenland Paddles: Gimmicks or Game Changers?

Greenland Paddles: Gimmicks or Game Changers?

Before I left on my last multi-week TRAK expedition in Nicaragua, I had a tough choice to make:

Euro, Greenland, or both? 

If you're already confused about what I'm talking about, don't fear. This is not a lesson about geopolitics. It's about choosing the right paddle!

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Across the Canadian Shield in a TRAK Kayak

Across the Canadian Shield in a TRAK Kayak

Trip Report & Photos by Stef Gebbie, Tasmania Some of the largest bodies of fresh water in the world. Uncountable lakes, raging rivers, and portage after portage. The Canadian Shield extends through the heart of this country, a barrier to...

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Why Trust Can't Be Outsourced in the Outdoor Industry

Why Trust Can't Be Outsourced in the Outdoor Industry

Contributing Author: Cheryl Corson, Pennsylvania (TRAK Paddler) Photo Credits: Jeff Berner If you work or play outdoors, your gear can make or break your experience. The more daring the pursuit, the more it matters to have reliable, quality gear. Outfitters...

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Save $800 USD when you buy together.

Save $800 USD when you buy together.

We believe that paddling is one of the best ways to spend quality time with loved ones.

That why we're offerings $800 in total savings when you team up with a friend, partner, or loved one to purchase two TRAK 2.0 Folding kayaks at the same time.

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