Product Reviews - Page 8 of 8 - Small Boats Magazine

The Hydrus fabric has a water-repellant finish and is laminated around a waterproof and breathable membrane.

February 2015

Kokatat’s Launch Socks

When I heard about Kokotat’s Launch Socks I was pretty excited. The first time I tried them, I waded into the water, got aboard my kayak and my feet were still dry! It was a cold day paddling in the wind and rain, but my feet stayed happily warm.

From top: Tasman Salt, Salt 1, Atlantic Salt, Pacific Salt, Mariner Salt

January 2015

Spyderco’s Salt Knives

An exotic steel that can take abuse, neglect and a sharp edge

The rescue flares have an integral sighting tube, but it can be difficult to see properly in the dark. To aim the laser without it, hold the flare next to your eye and hold out two fingers with your target in between them. Sweep the beam of light back and forth across your fingers and you'll hit your target.

January 2015

Greatland Laser’s Rescue Flares

Emergency laser signals have an impressive range and don't burn out in a few short minutes.

December 2014

A Folding Fireplace

SnowPeak’s Pack &Carry Fireplace

SnowPeak’s Pack &Carry Fireplace offers us a way to enjoy the benefits of a campfire and leave the land as we found it. It folds up for easy storage and transport and, made of heavy-duty stainless steel, it’s built to last.

The Navlite includes port and starboard light secured in a case that can be folded to provide a baffle between the lights. It also minimizes the glare for a kayaker looking over the foredeck.

December 2014

Small-Boat Navigation Lights

Tektite's Navlite and Mark III

On the water, you may know who, what, and where you are, but after dusk, that may not be apparent to other boaters. Illuminating your presence becomes not only prudent, but US Coast Guard required.

The Rocker Stoppers nest when not in use. Weight is provided by a homemade mesh bag loaded with beach rocks.

November 2014

Davis Instruments’ Rocker Stoppers

If you can't still the waters, steady the boat.

On many nights I would have traded my favorite pillow for anything that could keep my boat from rocking and let me fall asleep. Rocker Stoppers look like they’ll do the job.

November 2014

H22FX Handheld Sonar

A depth finder for small boats

The H22FX Handheld Sonar System gives us a way to determine depth quickly and accurately.

October 2014

A Portable Solar Charging Kit

Goal Zero's Sherpa 50

When you're anchored out on a beautiful creek and your camera battery is weak and your phone is about to die, you’re out of luck. My solution is to bring power along in the form of a solar panel and a storage battery.

October 2014

Paratech’s 24″ Boat Brakes

Paratech's Boat Brakes

If you want to hold a position comfortably in deep water, that’s what a sea anchor is for. It can also be really useful when reefing.

September 2014

Anchor Buddy

An aid to beach anchoring

The Anchor Buddy is a length of 3/8” natural latex tubing sheathed in a hollow braided polypropylene line