Video · Inflatables & Skiffs
Body Glove Mariner iSUP: An Inflatable Paddleboard in a Backpack
I look at the Body Glove Mariner, an inflatable stand up paddleboard that fits in a backpack, built for traveling anglers and anyone short on space.
What’s in this video
Inflatable SUPs are a great way to get on the water when you travel. You don’t strap anything to the roof. Just throw it in the back seat or trunk and go. Inflating takes only a few minutes, the board gets rigid fast, and the durability of today’s inflatables is phenomenal.
The Body Glove Mariner is a great setup for anglers who travel. You can fly somewhere remote and use your own board instead of renting. It’s easy to store in a condo or dorm. It was designed by Luke Hopkins, a pro SUP paddler, so it was built with performance in mind.
Quick takeaways
- It packs into a backpack, so no roof rack is needed.
- Inflating takes only a few minutes.
- It's a good fit for traveling anglers and anyone with small storage space.
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