Multi-Day Rafting with Your Dog

By: Emily Singletary, October 15, 2020

Overnight rafting trips are one of my favorite things to do and I always want to have my dog Coco with me, so bringing her along on the river makes...

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Voltaic Solar Panel and Battery Pack

Voltaic Systems 10W Solar Charger

By: Michael Hughes, October 8, 2020

River trips area great time to get away from your busy day to day life, get away from screens, and enjoy the outdoors. However, it sure is nice to be...

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Top Five Beginner Whitewater Kayaks

By: Emily Little, October 1, 2020

Within the huge variety of whitewater kayaks available, there are better kayaks to learn in than others. Some of the latest, greatest kayaks, such as the 9R, are designed to...

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Rio Azul Confluence

Futaleufu River Travel Logistics

By: Emily Little, September 26, 2020

The world famous rafting on the Futaleufu River is situated close to the town of Futaleufu, in the northern region of Patagonia. For many people, rafting the Futaleufu is near...

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Running Granite Rapid on the Grand Canyon

Is Rafting the Grand Canyon Hard?

There are many different factors to determine if a rafting trip will be hard or not. Various factors make rafting the Grand Canyon hard such as river hazards, cost, rapids,...

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Dutch Oven Cake

Cast Iron Dutch Oven Cooking

By: Nick Wright, September 18, 2020

Cast iron dutch ovens are a common cooking tool in a camp kitchen. You can use them to create delicious meals that will have people on your trip wondering "How...

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Selway Fabrication River Bank Toilet

Gear Review: Selway Toilet

By: Emily Little, September 12, 2020

Something everyone uses on river trips is a toilet, affectionately known as “the groover”. Back in the day, rafters had to attempt to sit or hover over a metal box...

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The Tools Needed

Pro Tip: Hatch Covers

By: Michael Hughes, August 21, 2020

I have thought about the perfect raft set up for many years. While it has been a slow process I am nearing the end to piecing together my perfect build....

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Kayaking on Washington's Wind River

How Do Rapids Form in a River?

By: Nick Wright, August 14, 2020

Whitewater rapids are an integral part of boating. Whether you are running day trips full of continuous whitewater or multi-day trips with lots of flat water, everyone agrees the most...

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The Supplies Needed

Pro Trip: Urethane Repair

By: Michael Hughes, August 6, 2020

Many people often ask how long a raft will last. That is a pretty complex question with many variables. However, not matter the material, a raft that is taken care...

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Rafting on the Rogue River

Pro Tips: Rigging your Raft

By: Emily Little, August 3, 2020

When multi-day guiding, rigging your raft is only one job out of many daily tasks. By the time we get around to loading camp and bags onto our boats, the...

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The Middle Fork of the Salmon River

Water Treatment for Backcountry Trips

By: Sebastian Munoz, July 30, 2020

Many developed campgrounds and trail-heads often have potable water available. In expedition style river trips or multi day hiking, water treatment becomes important for successful trip planning. You need to...

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