Safety and apparel
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How to choose a tactical backpack: size, MOLLE and materials
Choose a tactical backpack by volume and back system, not by looks or pattern. Up to 25 liters suits everyday use and day trips, 30 to 45 liters a weekend, and over 50 liters is the choice for multi-day routes or service. Below are four things that...
Life jackets for kayaks, SUP and sailing: Baltic Lifejackets, WALLYS and NRS compared (2026)
A life jacket is the thing you hope you will never need. But when you do need it, it has to work. Not sometime in the future, not after a few minutes, but straight away. In more than a decade of selling water sports gear we have seen enough situations to...
How to get back into a kayak after capsizing: self-rescue technique (2026)
Capsizing is one of the biggest fears for kayak beginners. And that is understandable: nobody likes the thought of ending up in the water far from shore. But the reality is this: if you know what to do, getting back onto a sit on top kayak from the water is not as hard as it looks. This...
Fishing and paddling in the cold season: clothing, safety and tips
In early April Lithuanian lakes and rivers look inviting. The sun is warm, the birds are back, and your hand reaches for the paddle. But beneath that calm surface lies a serious danger: the water temperature. When the air already shows +18°C, the water in Lithuania's inland waters is still...
