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The best rafting shoes in 2024 are mountain biking shoes (& they’re 50% off)
Equipment | 2024

The best rafting shoes in 2024 are mountain biking shoes (& they’re 50% off)

ByMatt Volpert April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

In January, a Facebook post in a local kayaking community caught my attention: “Good deals on 5.10 rubber shoes.”…

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A Hyside Max 12 in Oscar's Nightmare Rapid on the Lower Kern River
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Hyside Max 12 Review

ByMatt Volpert June 24, 2023June 30, 2023

Hyside Max 12 Raft Review The Hyside Max 12 is a versatile, small boat. With three thwarts you can…

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partner steel stove on the grand canyon
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Rafting Kitchen Setup

ByMatt Volpert December 17, 2022April 24, 2023

In this article, we cover the big items that make up a rafting kitchen setup. These are stoves, blasters,…

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Astral Rassler 2.0 Whitewater Shoe Review

ByMatt Volpert October 25, 2022April 3, 2024

Whitewater shoes have come a long way. While Tevas and Chaco’s have been around for decades and have proven…

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2022 | Equipment | Favorites

2022 whitewater helmet safety ratings are released

ByMatt Volpert October 20, 2022June 23, 2023

Last month, Virginia Tech researcher, Dr. Stefan Duma released the results of testing 24 different whitewater helmets from five…

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POV of a boater running the left line at Pistol Creek Rapid on the Middle Fork of the Salmon
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Different types of whitewater rafts

ByMatt Volpert September 28, 2022June 24, 2023

You’ll find a number of different type of whitewater “craft” on rivers. This blogpost will break them out including:…

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Equipment | Favorites | Grand Canyon

Find shady and sunny campsites with ShadeMap

ByMatt Volpert June 18, 2022June 10, 2023

Getting a seat on a Grand Canyon trip is a positive no matter when you go. A trip in the summertime…

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aire bakraft in the Grand Canyon
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Aire BakRaft Expedition Review

ByByron February 26, 2021April 30, 2024

My favorite boating adventures are often the hardest ones to access. Whether heading to put-in by plane or by…

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The comprehensive list of raft manufacturers

ByMatt Volpert August 25, 2020February 27, 2024

Below is a comprehensive list of whitewater raft manufacturers, active and inactive. If we’re missing one, please leave a…

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