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Getting Your Gear Strapped to Your Paddle Board for a Multi-Day SUP Trip By Paul Clark (SUPPAUL), aka “The Duffle Bag Paddle Boarder”  

Why I Paddle Here

Join us this Earth Month for our “Why I Paddle Here” campaign, running through April. Post a photo or video of where you paddle. Tell us what it means to you. Tag @halagear and two friends. Help us...

SUPing the Poudre River

Wow, the runoff in Colorado this year has been long and strong! When we arrived in northern Colorado at the end of May, the rivers were already flowing abundantly.  The Filter Plant Section is one ...

Utah Paddling: Must-Visit Spots

Looking for a Stand Up Paddle Board spots in Utah? Our Hala Gear Ambassador shares a few must-see spots, where to camp, and when to go.

A Guide to SUP Fishing

Charles Waterman once said, "Most of the world is covered by water. A fisherman's job is simple: to pick out the best parts." As a fly fisherman and river runner, I have spent the entirety of my ad...

SUP Puerto Rico

What better way to escape the winter cold than heading to the Caribbean? And what better way to explore the area than with a paddleboard? That was my thought this past February as my partner and I ...

Paddling Rural Waterways in Texas

The following is a guest article from Emily Barnes, a Florida resident. Emily is a new Hala Gear Ambassador as of January, 2023. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures with us, Emily! ...

The 6 Best Whitewater Rivers in Montana

One of our Ambassadors, Chad Dokken, writes about his favorite stretches of whitewater in his home state of Montana.

Scotland: A Place Worth SUP'ing!

One of our Ambassadors, Jim Miller, writes about the beauty and challenges of whitewater SUP in his home country of Scotland.

Why I Picked Up Paddling In 2020

SUP is the paddling (and outdoor) trend of the year. And Hala Gear's bookkeeper Colleen King jumped on board with it.

Reflections from the Colorado River

Why you should bring a paddleboard on your next Canyon trip

Sunday Sandbars

Maria Schultz explains how Sunday SUP paddles with her dogs help her mental health.

Best Places to Flatwater SUP in the USA

The top flatwater locations for stand up paddleboarding for all 50 states.

Beginner's Way to Catch a Wave

Commentary on how to catch an ocean wave with your inflatable stand up paddleboard, with explanations on the physics of surfing.

Reflecting on Nine Years of Being Together on the Water

Maria Schultz talks about paddleboarding with her Australian Shepherd. 

Adventure Report: Two Forks on the Flathead

Find the best whitewater runs to river paddleboard on the Flathead River in Montana.

Paddles to Poles

Fall has so much to offer in the mountains.

SUP-Support Multi-Day Paddle Boarding

When I was introduced to paddle boarding I was instantly drawn to the idea of doing multi-day trips with gear lashed to the deck.

Adventure Report: Isar River, Austria

Clear spring water, a breathtaking mountain scenery, peaceful nature, and class III rapids make the Isar my best whitewater playground.

The River Keeps Going: Part III (What I Learned)

Paddling a SUP allowed plenty of time for self-reflection.