The Hocking Family traded their house and belongings for a simpler, more adventurous life. Learn about how they hit the road to explore new places and gain priceless experiences in their converted school bus.

Join us as we embark on a trip down memory lane and highlight the evolution and comparison of two badass products from our fleet of paddle boards: the Breeze Aero and the Breeze Gatorshell.

Meet the Hangout Water Hammock™―a circular float with a mesh center that comes in two sizes, comfortably accommodating you and your friends. It allows you to sit in the water, lounge, and cool off without any hassle.

With the growing popularity of van life, an increasing number of thrill seekers are in pursuit of the perfect products to enhance their on-the-road experiences. BOTE's innovative line of products and accessories are designed to be optimized for storage and comfort, which are essential for a more enjoyable van life experience.

Sean Murphy, BOTE’s Director of Photography, has been at it for over 30 years, spending most of his career in Los Angeles shooting everything from global brands like Adidas and Red Bull to musical masterminds like Weezer and Tenacious D. He’s a Florida boy though, and recently Sean decided to bring his gritty Americana style back to his roots.

The History of Stand Up Paddle Boarding If you’ve been to a lake, river, or ocean in the past decade or so, chances are you stumbled across a rental shop for SUPs. Stand up paddle boarding has become quite a craze in recent years, and for good reason. You can SUP in just about any body of water and it’s much more user-friendly than its not-so-distant cousin, the surfboard. But what, exactly, is the paddle board origin story? And how has it become what it is today? Going all the way back to B.C. time and following SUP-like boards across...

Tennessee’s Grand Canyon - SUP the State - Part 4 Paddling the Tennessee River means towering limestone cliffs, dramatic mountain views and the 26-mile section through the Tennessee River Gorge, known as the Little Grand Canyon. There’s remarkable beauty in any season. In the spring and summer, bald eagle and osprey sightings are common. In the fall the mountains seemingly glow from the changing leaves, and the winter offers a quiet serenity. The most popular spot to launch a paddle board is in downtown Chattanooga, which offers city skyline views and the city’s iconic “four bridges” perched a dizzying 140...

With Oktoberfest—otherwise known as beer festival season in the U.S.—upon us, we’re taking a look back at our namesake collaborations with Destin Brewery and what makes each beer so damned delicious.

Choosing a SUP or Kayak for Multi-Day Paddling Trips & Expeditions Hiking to remote campsites and overland camping are classic means of transportation for accessing off-the-beaten-path campsites with minimal water access, but you just can’t beat a multi-day paddling trip. The most unique destinations often call for water travel and with the growing popularity of paddle boarding, it’s no wonder that outdoor enthusiasts have leaned into incorporating SUPs into their camping trips. Whether it’s an overnight outing, a weekend warrior escape, or a multi-week adventure, SUP and kayak camping is a pretty epic option to create an equally epic camping...