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A friendly guide to organizing river trips in rafts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and canoes. Our mission with RiverBent is to get more people who aren't surrounded by former river guides to make river-running a way of life.
RiverBent
1w ago
Getting kids—even toddlers—on river trips early and often gets them primed for a lifetime of river adventures. Making those early…
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RiverBent
2w ago
If your river permit lottery results were zeroes across the board, you missed the deadline, or you simply chose not…
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RiverBent
1M ago
One minor frustration of organizing your gear for a river trip is trying to squeeze your gear into the space…
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RiverBent
3M ago
After you have your basic raft setup—boat, frame, oars—it’s time to start collecting the ingenious add-ons that dial up your…
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RiverBent
5M ago
Lush green forests, otters cutting sharp tracks through eddies as they swim in formation, and wide cobble bars that host…
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RiverBent
6M ago
At summer winds down, river runners rue the drop in water flows, especially across the western U.S. But while some of the most popular whitewater runs are no longer runnable even by July or August, other options abound for fall whitewater trips or mellow floats. Fall river float trips usually mean fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, ... Read more
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RiverBent
7M ago
Choosing a raft frame is a pivotal moment in your river gear acquisition process—arguably much more important than the raft itself. A raft frame that fits your all-around river running needs will last decades, which is handy because good frames are expensive. Here’s a guide to buying a raft frame, with tips about figuring out ... Read more
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RiverBent
7M ago
This guide to whitewater rafting for kids compiles all we’ve learned from years of paddling with kids of all ages, including choosing the right river, safety considerations, keeping kids fed and hydrated, essential gear, and more. (We’ve included some affiliate links to gear that we recommend.) When boaters have babies, their thoughts soon turn to how ... Read more
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RiverBent
1y ago
Washing dishes on a river trip can bring you great joy, if not life-changing magic. With good friends at your side and a terrific canyon view in your sights, the time passes quickly. Here are time-tested tips for how to set up your dishwashing operation in river camp, a list of essential camp dishwashing gear, ... Read more
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RiverBent
1y ago
The Upper Colorado is a wonderland of whitewater well known to many paddlers in Colorado. But if you’ve avoided this stretch because you’ve heard it’s crowded, consider giving it a shot. The Upper C has many options for both hardcore paddlers and families looking for a low-hassle overnighter relatively close to Denver. Here’s a guide ... Read more
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