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November 21, 2024

Shopping for a paddler this holiday season? Don’t sweat it! From whitewater kayaking to rafting and creek boating, paddlers can be tough...

August 8, 2024

Packrafting has rapidly become a favorite pastime for outdoor enthusiasts. Originally developed in the far reaches of the Arctic and Alaska, this...

July 19, 2024

AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF DAGGER'S NEWEST KAYAK, THE INDRA WITH NOC CUSTOMER HALIE ORR. I am a “class fun” type of paddler...

March 6, 2024

A review of Jackson Kayak's new 4x4 of whitewater kayaks. Dive into the Flow with NOC's Paddle Sports Buyer and long time...

November 17, 2023

Holiday Gifts for the Whitewater Paddler!

July 20, 2023

Buying Her First Whitewater Kayak Author: Betsy Bevis Kayaker: Ashley White Recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with Ashley White, a...

March 14, 2023

Written by 2017 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker and NOC Team Member, Hot Sauce. Check out our AT Thru Hiking Gear Collection hand picked by...