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...

First Impressions: CKS Staff Review of the New Dry Bags for Ladies
The answer to every river lady's ever-present worries at camp!

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

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...

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.