I’ve been testing out the Kokopelli Nirvana packraft over the past few months on the Chattahoochee River for both whitewater and flatwater paddling and it has proven to be an effective vehicle for on-water enjoyment. Features The Kokopelli Nirvana packraft…
Living in my truck during the hot Utah summers, I enjoy having minimalist gear and clothing. The Astral Loyak AC (“Air Condition”) is a great choice for a minimalist lifestyle and one who spends a lot of time around water. …
An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Rafting the Grand Canyon On March 19th, on a cold gray morning, I left the comfortable known shoreline of Lee’s Ferry and disembarked into the unknown waters of the Grand Canyon. Up until this point…
These bags were awesome at keeping snow off all my gear and I think they would work well for rafting and kayaking. Out of the box, the zippers seem durable but are still easy to zip, which, in my experience…
On more than one (non-commercial) occasion, I’ve gotten on the river, clipped two-liter water bottles to my boat, and then finished them promptly within the first hour or so on the water. Then I am a living testament to “water,…
I’m a self-proclaimed hippie and don’t care much about modesty. I’ll be naked at a trailhead or river take-out in a hot minute without thinking twice. But, sometimes there are those creepers, or I realize that not everyone wants to…
The Gear Vest Pro was my first piece of gear from Orange Mud and I guarantee it won’t be my last! I am a person who loves function and this vest has gobs of it. Is it the lightest running…
“You’re going to Mexico?! How exciting! Don’t drink the water!” This April, with just a few weeks to go until my husband and I were set to fly to Sayulita, Mexico for ten days of surfing, my mental state was…
A small, convenient lumbar pack for adventures where keeping gear dry is at a premium. Are you looking for a bag that can do it all? Great for an overnight getaway or a week-long backpacking trip? Durable? Packable? All the…
The Raidlight Responsiv 10L Race Vest is a list of contradictions – It’s light but strong. Thin, but durable. At first glance, it seems pretty basic, but when you dive into the details, you’ll quickly realize this is the pack…