Kayaking with Gators in the Okefenokee Swamp | Testing the Decathlon Itiwit X500
Nov 24, 2025
The best way to test a kayak, is to go on a real paddling adventure. That's what I did to test the Decathlon Itiwit X500 inflatable kayak. In this episode of Paddle Tales, I'm getting my first taste of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge - a 400,000 acre swamp in Georgia/Florida.
Watch the full review of the Decathlon Itiwit X500 - https://youtu.be/UEtEZ7TmNO0
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Gear I have tested and recommend:
Paddles:
Aqua-bound Manta Ray Carbon 2-piece (rec/touring) https://bit.ly/43KLWQb
Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Hybrid 2-piece (Rec/Touring https://bit.ly/41VdlND
Aqua-bound Shred (whitewater) https://bit.ly/3L9h04E
PFDs:
NRS Chinook PFD (fishing) https://bit.ly/3AaGAzS
NRS Zen PFD (whitewater) https://bit.ly/3odrMxK
NRS Odyssey PFD (Touring and Rec) https://bit.ly/41yCpK0
Dry Gear / Layers:
NRS Flux Dry Top https://bit.ly/41EvCyC
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