Kids’ Rafting and Paddling Clothes
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by Michele Crockett
1w ago
Getting kids—even toddlers—on river trips early and often gets them primed for a lifetime of river adventures. Making those early… The post Kids’ Rafting and Paddling Clothes appeared first on RiverBent ..read more
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How to Pick Up River Permit Cancellations
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by Michele Crockett
2w ago
If your river permit lottery results were zeroes across the board, you missed the deadline, or you simply chose not… The post How to Pick Up River Permit Cancellations appeared first on RiverBent ..read more
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Packing River Trip Gear with Cubes, Compression Sacks, and Other Containers
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by Michele Crockett
1M ago
One minor frustration of organizing your gear for a river trip is trying to squeeze your gear into the space… The post Packing River Trip Gear with Cubes, Compression Sacks, and Other Containers appeared first on RiverBent ..read more
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Best Gifts for Rafters
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by Michele Crockett
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… The post Best Gifts for Rafters appeared first on RiverBent ..read more
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Planning a Rogue River Trip
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by Michele Crockett
5M ago
Lush green forests, otters cutting sharp tracks through eddies as they swim in formation, and wide cobble bars that host… The post Planning a Rogue River Trip appeared first on RiverBent ..read more
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10 Family-Friendly Fall River Trips
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by Michele Crockett
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 The post 10 Family-Friendly Fall River Trips appeared first on RiverBent ..read more
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7 Tips for Buying a Raft Frame
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by Michele Crockett
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 The post 7 Tips for Buying a Raft Frame appeared first on RiverBent ..read more
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Essential Guide to Rafting with Kids
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by Michele Crockett
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 The post Essential Guide to Rafting with Kids appeared first on RiverBent ..read more
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How to Wash Dishes in River Camp
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by Michele Crockett
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 The post How to Wash Dishes in River Camp appeared first on RiverBent ..read more
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Planning an Upper Colorado River Trip
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by Michele Crockett
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 The post Planning an Upper Colorado River Trip appeared first on RiverBent ..read more
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