Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed for your Raft
The gear featured here are sometimes overlooked, but can really make a big difference in your raft once you have them secured.

Eastbound + Down: A Preview
The 2020 Green Race is upon us! Read what we have planned for the next few weeks, including exclusive brand interviews and field reports from our paddling experts.

How to Safely Go Fall Boating (and Have a Blast!)
Fall paddling is one of the best kept secrets. Learn our tips and tricks for getting out there this season.

3 Days to Plan a 280 Mile Self-Support Kayak Trip
On Friday, September 18th, two friends picked up a last-minute Grand Canyon permit. Their launch date? Three days later. Learn how they packed and planned for this self-support kayak trip through the Big Ditch.

Why Buy a Dry Suit Now?
Dry suits are an essential part of your kit for extending your boating season beyond the summer months and get the most out of it. A dry suit seals your body in a watertight environment so you can wear warmer layers underneath, and, well, stay dry!

Sea-to-Summit X-Series Reviewed
The Sea-to-Summit X-Series Cookware line is pretty cool in my book! I own the 4 Liter X-Pot and the X-Set 32 for my light river kitchen and to use in my Ford Transit RV. When space is limited, these nearly-heatproof silicone & aluminum cookware sets give you portability offered by no other cook system.

Sand Mats: Not Just a Kitchen Floor!
If you review the regulations for any permitted section of river, pretty much all of them require having a floor for your kitchen as part of leav...

11 Questions To Answer Before Your Overnight River Trip
Looking to plan a sweet overnight river trip? Great call! Answer the following 11 questions using Google and your noggin' before you even get in the car to head to your river section destination.

Boater Tips: Cleaning and Treating your Inflatables
Make your boat last longer. How to clean and treat your inflatables in four easy steps.

Why You Need a Captain's Cooler for your Raft
If you are looking for a more dialed set up the lowest hanging fruit is, undoubtedly, a captain's cooler.