Book Reviews

  • Sea Kayaking the Redwood Coast

    Posted on February 23, 2012 by Marta

    California’s Humboldt and Del Norte counties are a sea kayaker’s paradise. From protected flat-water on coastal lagoons, to challenging open ocean and rock gardens along a breathtaking shore, sea kayakers can find it all on the redwood coast. Sea Kayaking the Redwood Coast is an insider’s guide to the most popular kayaking areas in this [...]


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  • Arctic Calling - L'Appel de l'Arctique

    Posted on February 4, 2011 by Marta

    Patrick Reader's educational polar project with the code name “Arctic Calling - L'Appel de l'Arctique” was supported by Kokatat, offering him a GORE-TEX® Expedition dry suit and several other products. He participated in a most adventurous sailing expedition: the crossing of the mythical Arctic Northwest Passage (more than 5,000 km from Alaska to Baffin Island) [...]


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  • Jerry Kobalenko's Arctic Eden

    Posted on September 23, 2010 by Marta

    Jerry Kobalenko’s writing and photography have appeared in hundreds of publications around the world, including National Geographic, Time and the Kokatat website and catalog too! His critically acclaimed book, "The Horizontal Everest: Extreme Journeys on Ellesmere Island" recounts the author’s 20-year love affair with the Canadian High Arctic. Between his numerous trips he made time [...]


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  • Kokatat’s backyard: the Klamath River

    Posted on May 20, 2010 by Marta

    Whitewater author and source-to-sea-man Tyler Williams descended the entire Klamath River, and his trip will be told in Paddle World magazine. His journey began by investigating the diverse origins of the upper Klamath, where irrigation diversions exist in stark juxtaposition with pristine spring sources. Launching at one of these springs, Williams’ route led to Klamath [...]


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  • Kayak Fishing with Jon Shein

    Posted on April 3, 2010 by Marta

    Jon frequently reviews kayak fishing gear (yes, Kokatat garments too!) online at Kayak Fishing Magazine (KFM).
    KFM introduced us to the man: "He has a very diverse and full resume in the kayak fishing world, and his recently published book reflects this. He had the idea to create the first retail establishment that catered to kayak fishermen [...]


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