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NorthwestKayaking.com Visit Your Local Paddle Shops

Your local paddle shops are your go-to source for all things canoes and kayaks. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, their wide selection of products and knowledgeable staff will help you find exactly what you need to get started on your next adventure!


Shop Used Kayaks at

  • Alder Creek Portland
  • Scappoose Bay Paddle Shack
  • Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe Bend
  • NW Outdoor Center Seattle Lake Union
  • Mountain To Sound Outfitters West Seattle
  • Olympic Outdoor Center Port Gamble, Wa

Vsit the NW Kayking Facebook Group

NorthwestKayaking.com Kayaks Guide Sit on Top vs Inside

Perception Swifty Kayak 9.5 Great entry level kayaks budget under $400

Sit on Top Kayaks

  • Great in the summer
  • Very Stable easy to sit in and to enter from the water
  • Water drains out through scupper holes

Recreational Kayaks Wilderness Pungos

Touring Kayaks

The Top 3 Types of materials you find in today's kayaks

  • Lightweight Thermoformed Kayaks - Eddyline, Delta, Hurricane 
  • Fiberglass Kayaks 
  • Poly Plastic Durable Kayaks

Melker Kayaks of Sweden

Melker Kayaks of Sweden New Plant Based Kayaks MelkerofSweden.com

Necky Kayaks

Necky Kayaks Great Rotomolded Plastic and Fiberglass Kayaks were fantastic kayaks before they changed hands and aquired by Old Town Kayaks and Canoes

  • Necky Manitou
  • Necky Chatham 
  • Necky Rip 12

Kayak Info Videos with helpful tips

Ken Whitting reviews the Wilderness Systems Pungo 120

In this video I'm reviewing a kayak that has been one of the best selling recreational touring kayaks in the world for over a decade - the Wilderness Systems Pungo.  Now, kayaks have evolved and improved a lot over the past 10 years, and so the question is, does the Pungo deserve to still be one of the best selling kayaks in its class?   That's what I'm going to find out in this full-on paddling gear review. More info on this kayak: Wilderness Systems Pungo 120:  https://bit.ly/3E5BoOl 

MELKER KAYAKS OF SWEDEN

Melker Kayaks

Lifetime Kayaks Great Entry Level Rec Kayaks

In this How To we will go over how to choose the best kayak for your needs. We will be going over the features of a Lifetime Sit-On-Top Kayak and a Lifetime Sit-Inside Kayak. We will also be talking about Lifetime Tandem and Lifetime Angler Kayaks. Watch this video to help you decide which kayak is right for you. 

https://www.lifetime.com/kayaks-paddleboards-water-sports

Kayak Storage and Transport

Kayak and Canoe Covers

Danuu Kayak and Canoe Covers and Accessories

Visit Danuu.com 

  • UV Canvas Kayak Covers
  • Find the right size for you kayak
  • Keeps Kayaks covered up while on the car or at the dock
  • Paddle Bags
  • Available Locally at Olympic Outdoor Center

Kayak Racks and Stands

Suspenz Kayak Canoe SUP Products.

  • Kayak Carts


Available Locally at your local kayak shop

Kayak Trailers

Malone Kayak Trailers by Paddle People in Oregon

Malone Kayak Trailers

  • Haul up to 4 Kayaks on the lightweight trailers from Jeff and Russ at Paddle People 

Crossbars and Carriers

Crossbars and Carriers so that kayak rides snug and safe

Great Options from 

  • Yakima Even Keel, Sweet Roll
  • Thule Hullavator Lift Assist, 
  • Malone

Kayak Straps Cam Buckle Style

Hood Loops Front and Rear Tie Downs

NRS Straps


Available Locally at your local kayak shop

Hood Loops Front and Rear Tie Downs

Hood Loops Front and Rear Tie Downs

Tuck these under the hood and trunk lid for easy tie down points 


Get these from Oregon Paddie Sports for under $15 

Locking Straps

Locking Straps

Locking Straps

Lock those kayaks down when away from your vehicle for an extended period of time.

Visit your "local" NW Paddle Shop for Kayaks and canoes

Olympic Outdoor Center Port Gamble, Wa

Port Gamble, Washington located NW of Seattle and north of Bremerton home of the Kitsap Water Trails


  • Sales & Rentals *Demo* before you buy
  • Visit their website

Mountain to Sound Outfitters West Seattle

Kayaks in West Seattle 

Website 

NW Outdoor Center - Lake Union Seattle

  • Kayaks Sales & Rentals on Lake Union
  • Website

Yeager's Bellingham

  • Kayaks Sales & Gear in Bellinham
  • Yeagerssportinggoods.com/watersports

Kents Kayak and Canoe Spokane

Kayaks and Canoes in Spokane

Paddle People Oregon

We only carry the best brands and equipment to ensure your safety and enjoyment on the water. From paddle boards to camping gear, we have everything you need.


Jeff and Russ 

Paddlepeople.us

Paddle Shack Scappose Bay Oregon

Paddle Shack Scappose Bay Oregon

Paddle Shack Scappose Bay Oregon

Formerly Next Adventure Scappoose Bay is now "The Paddle Shack Scappoose Bay"


ThePaddleShack-SB.com


Great Kayaking Gear Videos


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