Pro Tips: Gear Upgrades for 2025
When I find a pice of gear I like I usually stick with it until it can no longer be used. I will even buy multiples of that gear so...
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Pro Tips: Lighting Options For Camp
When the sun dips below the horizon on a river trip, having the right lighting makes all the difference. Whether it’s navigating camp, cooking dinner, or simply creating a cozy...
Immersion Research: Made In Hood River
John and Kara Weld started Immersion Research in a basement in 1997 with a sewing machine and an idea: to create high-quality, surf-inspired kayak apparel. At the time, there were...
Pro Tips: Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays are here, you need an extra gift or two for someone, and you only have a few days left. Here is a list of some awesome gear any...
Pro Tips: Water Filters
Whether you are on a weeks long Grand Canyon trip, a quick over night on river close to home, or a trip to a foreign land, you are going to...
Gear Reviews: River Sandals
There are a bunch of river footwear options out there. Closed-toe shoes offer the most protection and tend to have the best and stickiest soles for traction. However, when it's...
Gear Reviews: Canyon Coolers Clean Ice Bag
Ice is a pretty important part of any river trip, car camping trip, or road trip. It is the way to keep your food and beverages cold while on the...
Gear Reviews: Apple Satellite Texting
Backcountry text communication is becoming common place. You often see people with their Garmin attached to a PFD, the outside of a dry bag, of maybe proudly hanging from a...
Gear Review: Ombraz Sunglasses
I am sure some of you have seen the Ombraz armless sunglasses at some point. In case you haven’t seen them, think sunglasses with Chums attached but no arms that...
Pro Tips: Spring River Trip Packing
Spring river trips can be the trickiest trips to plan. Of course you want nice weather, great flows, and be the only person on the river. However, that is rarely...
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