Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

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.

How Paddlers Can Pass the Time During COVID-19
Since kayaking whitewater is a bit hard to do in the time of #socialdistancing, CKS Online is providing some distractions, light reading, and ideas for COVID-19 life.

How has COVID-19 Impacted the 2020 Paddling Season?
Life with COVID-19 has changed daily life. But has it impacted paddlers and how they paddle?

A Word on Paddling Whitewater Alone
It's 2020, and group sports are canceled until further notice. One thing that appears to be acceptable is paddling nearby rivers. Since whitewater is our bread and butter, we asked our core CKS Team for their thoughts on paddling whitewater alone.

Fire up that Fire Pan
A fire pan, fire blanket, fire pan bag and an ammo can help you responsibly pack your ashes out.
