Kaydi Pyette, Author at Paddling Magazine

Best Paddleboards For Dogs: A Beginner’s Guide

Kaydi Pyette — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:00:04 +0000

Even if you’ve just gotten into paddleboarding, you’ve probably already realized the only way to improve upon a day spent on the water is to bring your best friend along for the ride. Many dogs can be trained to enjoy a ride on a paddleboard, and it’s an excellent way to deepen your bond, have […]

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Sunrise Sessions: The Story Behind The Iconic Shot

Kaydi Pyette — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:15:32 +0000

This sunrise session very nearly didn’t happen. Boise, Idaho-based photographer John Webster had been invited before. His friend and former freestyle world champion, Nick Troutman, told him for years to make the early morning pilgrimage to Kelly’s Whitewater Park in Cascade, Idaho. “He was like, dude, you need to come up here. There’s all-time light […]

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Best Electric Paddleboard Pumps For 2025

Kaydi Pyette — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:59 +0000

The trade-off for the convenience and easy portability of an inflatable SUP is the small hassle of inflation. Sure, you can inflate your board by hand—but it only takes the first time pumping away for what feels like an eternity to start considering the sweat-free approach if you go electric. With a good hand pump, […]

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Best Dry Bags For 2025

Kaydi Pyette — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:00:07 +0000

Whether you’re a canoeist, kayaker or paddleboarder, headed out for a multi-day trip or an afternoon jaunt, keeping your belongings dry is of the utmost importance. It’s not just a matter of having dry socks to change into, or keeping your new phone from sinking to the bottom of the lake either. It’s also a […]

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Best Water Shoes For 2025

Kaydi Pyette — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:08:07 +0000

Among the checklist of what to wear paddling, solid footwear is not to be overlooked. The best pair of water shoes will keep you on your feet carrying a kayak or paddleboard down steep trails and over slick rocks. They’re comfortable against footbraces for a full day on the water. Should you need to jump […]

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When To Trust Your Fear In The Backcountry

Kaydi Pyette — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:00:15 +0000

“Trust your gut,” they say. It’s the most common advice when faced with the unknown. But at the start of a four-day backcountry trip with two girlfriends, I can’t tell if this uneasy rumbling in my belly is my intuition talking or the spicy roadside burrito from lunch. We arrived at a wilderness campsite with […]

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The Gear Our Editors Won’t Go Without This Fall

Kaydi Pyette — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:41 +0000

The heat of summer is nice and all, but there is something special about fall paddling trips. Maybe it’s the landscape painted in the palette of autumn, the feel of cozy fleece under a drysuit, or the satisfying warmth of a hot meal at the end of the shortening days. As colder temperatures creep in […]

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Best Life Jackets For 2025

Kaydi Pyette — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:00:05 +0000

Personal flotation devices are the most crucial safety gear on the water. Each year, close to 200 paddlers die in the United States, and according to the U.S. Coast Guard, in more than 80 percent of fatal boating accidents, victims were not wearing PFDs. Whether you prefer a PFD built out with fancy features or […]

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Review: Rheaume Canoes’ Explorer 16

Kaydi Pyette — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:00:52 +0000

Rhéaume Canoes Explorer 16 Specs Length: 16’ Width: 38” Depth: 14.5” Weight: 40–42 lbs Capacity: 1,000 lbs MSRP: $4,418 CAD rheaumecanoes.com For nearly 40 years, Quebec manufacturer Rhéaume has carved a niche in the canoe industry, but you’d be forgiven for not recognizing the brand’s name. For much of its history, Rhéaume quietly crafted canoes […]

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Best Drysuits For Paddling In 2025

Kaydi Pyette — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:47 +0000

A drysuit is probably the most expensive paddling item you’ll buy after your kayak or canoe. It’s also the only investment that will double the length of your paddling season. Well worth it. There is an old saying: buy it nice or buy it twice. Drysuits are that kind of purchase. Pricier suits will typically get […]

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