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The Dream Overnight Raft Setup

The Dream Overnight Raft Setup

Whitewater RaftingBenjamin Thornton
You need to keep in mind a few things when creating your overnight raft setup. We have the best ideas about rigging your boat for the river!
Fish Creek Raft

First R2 Descent Down Fish Creek

GearVictoria Ohegyi

From the CKS Archives: On May 22, 2020, local paddlers Luke Cutler and Shawn McFarland manned a small raft down Fish Creek in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This was the first R2 descent of this technical creek.

How to Choose the Right Oar [Length] for Your Raft

How to Choose the Right Oar [Length] for Your Raft

How To GuidesVictoria Ohegyi
Things to consider when choosing the right oars for your raft, including length, construction, blade shapes, and other upgrades.
How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

GearJake Castle
Learn about whitewater helmets and how to choose the right one for you.

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How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

GearJake Castle
Learn about whitewater helmets and how to choose the right one for you.
Some Really Sweet Protection

Some Really Sweet Protection

Product ReviewsJake Castle
Sweet Protection is a leader in helmet and protective equipment design. Their gear represents some of the highest-quality manufacturing out there ...
Buy a drysuit

Why Buy a Drysuit Now?

GearJake Castle
Drysuits are an essential part of your kit for extending your boating season beyond the summer months and get the most out of it. A drysuit seals your body in a watertight environment so you can wear warmer layers underneath, and, well, stay dry!
Sea-to-Summit X-Series Reviewed

Sea-to-Summit X-Series Reviewed

Camping + KitchenJake Castle
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.

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How to Choose the Right Oar [Length] for Your Raft

How to Choose the Right Oar [Length] for Your Raft

How To GuidesVictoria Ohegyi
Things to consider when choosing the right oars for your raft, including length, construction, blade shapes, and other upgrades.
How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

GearJake Castle
Learn about whitewater helmets and how to choose the right one for you.

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