On the Water

  • What Makes our K-Pak So Special | The Folding Boat Co. Portable Kayak

    At the core of Folding Boat Company's philosophy is making outdoor adventure accessible. That’s why our K-Pak, the perfect boat in a backpack, is designed with the best features to make that possible. With tons of meticulous research, and years of experience boating in the outdoors, we’re confident we’ve achieved that with our esteemed folding kayak. 
  • 5 Quality Paddling Books to Spark Your Next Adventure

    The water is a formidable beast, but also a charming and serene place to let go of everyday worries. For as long as man has treaded the open waters, there are a myriad of stories and learnings to be told. Bundling up in this colder season may have you longing to make more of those memories on the water yourself, but in the downtime, it never hurt to learn a thing or two or hear an untold story to spark some adventurous inspiration. Here are a few of our favorite kayaking and paddling books for you to kick back with.

  • How To Bird Watch By Boat This Winter

    While bird watching is enjoyed best in warmer seasons, that’s not to say that there aren’t some regional species that you can spot during the winter as well. In Western Florida, you can spot Snailkites, Limpkins and even Woodstorks. The Adirondacks are another great location to catch waterfowl and songbirds of all types playing near large bodies of water. Rhode Island is also ripe with Mallards, flocks of Pintails and American Black Ducks in protected bays and marshes. Needless to say, your range of options for spotting some sweet wildlife are pretty wide no matter where you are. Though you won’t be catching many migrations, you’re sure to get lucky to spot a few birds on a feed mission or simply exploring.
  • A Quick Guide to Cold Weather Paddling

    As fall colors paint the trees and roads, we find ourselves deeper and deeper into the colder seasons of the year. While that may be the case, our adventurous spirit will never yield. We’ll take every possible opportunity to get out on the water and explore where the trails can’t reach. That said, the weather tends to work against us at every chance. Water temps at this time of year become deadly, and the brisk cold air isn’t much more forgiving. Will that stop us? Never!
  • 5 More Foldable Products We Love

    Foldable and collapsible products serve a wide range of uses and recreational styles of enjoying the outdoors. From backpacking to casual car camping, it never hurts to save on space with efficient, packable designs and construction. They cut back on unnecessary weight and features that make accessing your favorite outdoor adventures a little heavier and slower. Thus is the mantra of our brand - we want everybody to be able to reach your dream destination and experience it to the fullest, as easily as possible. That’s why we’ve rounded up 5 more of our favorite packable, foldable and collapsible outdoor gear to keep your load light and ready. 

  • 5 Awesome Lake Camp Spots by U.S. Region

    We know that none of you can resist putting your packable kayak at the top of your gear list anytime you plan a camping trip. With colder seasons around the corner it’s important to start getting as much time on the water as possible. But you’ve already been to the local spots millions of times, and are looking to try somewhere new. Be it deep south or high north, we’ve rounded up some awesome spots you need to try in each region of the country. 
  • Top 5 Places to Work Remote in the U.S. by Region

    It’s no secret that the past year and a half has shifted our daily lives as we know it. With the transition of office workspaces shifting to fully remote working, there have certainly been pros and cons of the change. The lack of coworker camaraderie is surely a bit of a bummer, but the freedom to adjust your workflow with all of the amenities of your own home has really opened people’s eyes to the joys of working remotely. So much so, that some companies are now going fully remote - and some employees are even leaving jobs that are starting to require in-office attendance. 
  • Kayak Fishing for Beginners

    Paddling is such a diverse sport in that there are so many different ways to enjoy your time spent out on the water. Whether it’s coasting along a peaceful lake snapping photos, ploughing out from under a Class V rapid, or waiting for a bite on your fishing line - there’s no shortage of things to love about paddling. Fishing is actually one of the more popular uses that we find our customers using our K-Paks for! So that got us thinking - if you’re a frequent paddler, and maybe the occasional fisher, how do you get started in kayak fishing/angling? 
  • 5 Pieces of Folding Gear We Love

    You heard it here first - the future is foldable! And or collapsible. Ease of transport and packability take any and every product to the next level when it comes to convenience, and most of the time, performance.
  • Foldable Versus Inflatable Kayaks

    When it comes to a day on the water, we mean business. Our foldable K-Pak is meant to get you to your favorite off-road destination with easy transport and set up. That said, there are other types of kayaks out there that seek to accomplish the same goal.
  • Where to Kayak, Canoe and SUP near Vancouver, B.C.

    Exploring by water in a kayak, canoe or SUP are some fun ways to get your family outside this spring/ summer. Children of all ages will enjoy trying a new water sport that will keep them engaged and entertained for hours. Personally, kayaking has been a wonderful way for my family to connect with one another. Are you looking for some new places to explore by water? Below you will find an interactive map of the best places to take your boat this summer near Vancouver, B.C.

  • Paddling in Hong Kong - Everything You Need To Know

    There’s no better way to beat the Hong Kong heat than by getting out on the water. It’s home to some of the prettiest sights and locations that are easily accessible by kayak. From sea caves to cliff formations, or just a chill day of floating, there’s no shortage of picturesque views and hangouts in Hong Kong.