Kayaks are mainly used for kayaking, which is an official sport. Kayaks are categorized by their long angular look that allows the boat to move forward with speed. A Canoe is also a long angular and narrow boat, however it known more for its stability that for its speed.

A backpack is a type of bag that is carried on one’s back. There are many types of backpacks: rucksack, knapsack, packsack, pack, etc. A rucksack and a knapsack are essentially types of backpacks. Alternatively, a Haversack is a one shouldered bag.

Base and Bungee jumping are extreme sports, in which a jump is taken from a respective altitude. Base and Bungee jumping are extreme sports, in which a jump is taken from a respective altitude. A base jump is conducted from a fixed position with the use of a parachute; whereas, a bungee jump is conducted from a fixed or a movable object, without the use of a parachute.

Both, Skydiving and Base jumping are types of parachuting. Skydiving is a sport in which a skydiver jumps down from an airplane, whereas Base Jumping is an activity where the participant jumps from a fixed object.

Skydiving is a sport of jumping from an aircraft and performing acrobatic maneuvers in the air, while Tandem Skydiving is a type of skydiving where a student skydiver is connected to a harness attached to a tandem instructor.

The equipment used in paragliding and skydiving are the same, but they are used in different forms. Skydiving involves jumping, with a parachute, from an airplane, while Paragliding is practiced using an engine-free aircraft.

A Parachute and a Hot air balloon differ broadly from each-other. A parachute is meant for slowing down the speed while falling, whereas a hot air balloon is meant for floating by propelling and maintaining a high altitude with the help of a burning gas.

In parachuting and paragliding sports, there is a use of similar types of canopies that are the parachutes and paragliders. These canopies differ in their patterns and weights, that is, the parachutes are heavily built than the paragliders.

Parachuting and Skydiving are adventurous sports. Parachuting is an action sport in which the person jumps down with the help of a parachute towards the grounds, while Skydiving is a sport in which the skydiver after falling freely performs stunts and acrobatics in the air.

Hiking gear and mountain climbing gear are different. Though they may require some things that are the same such as maps, flashlights, first-aid kits and so one, mountain climbing require more equipment as it is a longer journey and is also more dangerous.

Hiking boots are lighter and comfortable allowing the person to walk with more ease. There are two types of hiking footwear: hiking shoes and hiking boots. Mountaineer boots are completely different from hiking shoes and boots. These boots are heavy and thick with stiff mid-soles that allow a person to carry heavy loads and accept crampons.

Hiking boots and backpacking boots to many are essentially the same. People that are planning to stick to the walking trail and will not be doing anything that requires special demands can opt for hiking shoes. However, people that plan to climb rocks, trek through mud, walk through rivers and streams require a heavier and sturdier backpacking shoes.

Hiking is basically walking in nature on any path or on a specific trail. Hiking only requires the person to walk at a normal to a brisk pace in order to reduce weight as well as get the fresh air from nature. Camping is an outdoor activity that requires a person to sleep outside in a tent or under the stars.