From Wounds to Waves | Kokatat Supports Disabled British Veterans’ Kayak Expedition Through Alaska’s Inside Passag

Join us as we follow the journey of six veterans and two able-bodied civilians as [...]

02
May
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Interview: JEFF TURNER, Kokatat Sales Director

Kokatat is known for its high-quality dry gear, a reputation well-earned after 50 years in [...]

14
Mar
ARCATA, CA (July 28, 2021) – After 50 years under the direction and ownership of its founder, Steve O’Meara, Kokatat has been purchased by the company’s Director of Operations Mark Loughmiller.
Industry News: Kokatat Announces New Ownership

ARCATA, CA (July 28, 2021) – After 50 years under the direction and ownership of its founder, [...]

03
Aug
Drysuits have revolutionized the paddling industry in the last years, giving paddlers the capability to push harder whitewater in more intense conditions. In this article, we take a look at the best woman specific drysuits on the market for whitewater paddling in 2021, by the leading brands in the industry. The following selection is based on quality, comfort and durability.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: BEST WHITEWATER DRYSUITS FOR 2021 (PART 2: WOMEN’S)

Drysuits have revolutionized the paddling industry in the last years, giving paddlers the capability to [...]

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May
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: BEST WHITEWATER DRYSUITS FOR 2021 (Part 1: Men’s)

Drysuits have revolutionized the paddling industry in the last years, giving paddlers the capability to [...]

30
Apr
INDUSTRY NEWS: Kokatat celebrates 50th anniversary with the 5 decades Limited Edition Collection

ARCATA, CA – In 1971, Steve O’Meara founded Blue Puma as an outdoor gear company to [...]

25
Feb
INDUSTRY NEWS: Kokatat strikes gold! Paddlesports leader celebrates 50th anniversary in 2021

Launches new GORE-TEX PRO styles and Anniversary Capsule Collection ARCATA, CA – Steve O’Meara started Kokatat, [...]

15
Feb
A glimpse into kayak session magazine issue 76 (winter 2020) featuring MISSION: BIKE 2 BOAT Vol.3 (AUSTRIA) EXPEDITION: RIO GUAYAS (COLOMBIA) EXPLORATION: RIVERS OF THE NORTH CASCADES (WA, USA) INTERVIEW: PETE ASTLES - PEAK UK FOUNDER + PORTFOLIO + World Whitewater News etc...
Preview Kayak Session Magazine #76, Winter 2020

On the menu, Mission: Bike 2 Boat Vol.3 (Austria) – Expedition: Rio Guayas (Colombia) – [...]

03
Nov
Drysuit/Dry Top Gasket care part 1
Drysuit/Dry Top Gasket care part 1 by Seth Ashworth

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Mar
KOKATAT, Launches Neptune Touring Pfd

Kokatat’s new Neptune PFD is a rugged and durable technical touring life vest. The articulated [...]

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Sep