Building a Marine First Aid Kit: What to Include and What to Skip
The standard drugstore first-aid kit is built for paper cuts. Here's what to add — and what to leave out — for a kit that actually works at sea.
The Best Life Jackets for Boating, Fishing, and Watersports in 2026
The best life jacket is the one you actually wear. We tested inflatable, foam, and hybrid PFDs across six use cases to find the units you'll keep on all day.
EPIRB vs PLB: Which Emergency Beacon Should You Carry?
Both transmit to the same satellite system. Both summon the Coast Guard. So why are they different products — and which one does your boat need?