Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

piCKS: 10 Must Have Overnight Raft Accessories in 2024
Embarking on an overnight rafting trip is an exhilarating experience that demands careful preparation. As you gear up for the rapids and rivers th...

10 Things to Buy to Get Invited on a River Trip
Looking to earn a spot on your friend's river trip this season? Owning this gear may help

The Best Fire Pit for a River Trip
7 Reasons why the Pop Up Fire Pit is a much needed upgrade from the traditional Fire Pan

Boater Tips: River Trip Kitchen
5 major tips for outfitting, managing, and cleaning up your river kitchen

What to Know about Boating Hell’s Canyon, Part II
The rapids and camps you need to know before applying for your Hell's Canyon permit.

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.

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...