Parenting in the Wild Blog by Good Wave

Most families buy their first blow up stand up paddle board only to find it’s the wrong size once they’re on the water. Within an hour, everyone’s back on the beach and the weekend’s a bust. A blow up s...

A blow up kayak is an inflatable boat you pump up before every trip, then deflate and pack down into a duffel bag when you're done. The best blow up kayaks hold their shape on the water because of stiff air chambers and a rigid floor, not because of a metal ...

The right inflatable SUP comes down to how you plan to paddle: a lazy afternoon on the lake, a fitness session, a morning of fishing, or teaching your kids to balance. Inflatables deliver that versatility without the storage and transport hassle of a rigid b...

Most inflatables float on a single tube. Catamaran inflatable boats use two parallel hulls joined by a rigid deck. That twin-tube shift changes everything about how the boat handles motion and weight on the water. A catamaran in...

A small inflatable boat looks simple to shop for until you start comparing listings side by side. Dozens of options look nearly identical in photos and sit within a few dollars of each other, yet perform completely differently once they're actua...

A 1 person inflatable kayak is a great way for a solo paddler to get on the water. It packs down small, sets up fast, and fits into a lifestyle where storage and transport are real concerns. For beginners and intermediate paddlers a...

Inflatable tandem kayaks are among the best solutions for two paddlers when the logistics of a shared trip start to fall apart. The roof rack isn't built for a seventeen-foot hardshell. The garage is already full. B...

A 3 person inflatable kayak is one of the most practical ways to get a family or group of friends onto the water without the cost, storage, and logistics that come with a hardshell boat. This guide is built for beginners getting...

Few pieces of outdoor gear pack as much versatility into a backpack as an inflatable SUP paddle board, but getting the right one requires knowing which specs actually matter. Width, construction tier, PSI rating, and volume rela...

For boaters, lake lovers, and water enthusiasts, limited deck space has always been one of the most frustrating barriers to truly enjoying a day on the water. Families and friends who want to hang out comfortably, lounge freely,...