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Phil Mansbridge

Phil Mansbridge

Phil is a retired Sport Fisherman from Florida. His passion for the last decade has been kayaking and canoeing. He spends his summers in Canada and most of the winter in California. He loves reviewing equipment for his avid readers and hopes that everyone's time out on the water as enjoyable as possible.

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Kayaking

Best Kayak Trailer

I am a firm believer in doing the best to protect my kayaking investments. Aren’t you? Whether it is the actual kayak or the gear and accessories that come with it,...
by Phil Mansbridge
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Kayaking

Best Kayak Paddle

Has this ever happened to you: you buy a new kayak that comes with paddles only for the paddles to disappoint when you take them out? They either turn out to be flimsy or too...
by Phil Mansbridge
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Kayaking

Best Inflatable Kayaks for 2 People

If you are like me, you probably vividly remember your first outing on a kayak for 2 people. It was many moons ago and it happened to be the Odyssey by Hobie which I took out...
by Phil Mansbridge
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Canoeing

The Best 2 Person Canoes

To journey through calm waters by canoe is to experience nature from a more personal angle. It can lead to overwhelming memories, which are only made stronger by taking along...
by Phil Mansbridge
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Kayaking

The Best Carts for Kayaks

Lugging your kayak over the last stretch before the waterfront can be a pain, can’t it? Maybe you live walking distance from the beach but that doesn’t always mean...
by Phil Mansbridge
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Kayaking

Best Kayaks for Under $500

Kayaking is one of the sports that give mental and physical freedom. As you break away from land and crash through ocean surf or slice the flat lake surface you can clear your...
by Phil Mansbridge
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Kayaking

Top Ocean Kayaks to Take You Out on Open Water

Taking a kayak into the open ocean is very different from taking it into the calms waters of a lake or river. Crashing through the surf for the first time, getting rocked by...
by Phil Mansbridge
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Kayaking

The Best Life Vests for Kayaking

One of the best water-based sports in the world is kayaking. There is no question about that! What’s better than taking to the waters alone and taking everything in? With...
by Phil Mansbridge
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Canoeing

The Best Canoes for Fishing

Wouldn’t it be great if the perfect canoe would jump out at us from the store yelling, “Pick me!”? Unfortunately, that’s not how canoe shopping works, as far as I’ve seen. So,...
by Phil Mansbridge
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Kayaking

The Best Tandem Kayaks for 2 People

When the great outdoors calls, sometimes you just feel the need to answer. Getting out into nature is a dream come true for many people. And sharing that special feeling with...
by Phil Mansbridge
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