Media & News

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