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Go-To Gear for Life on the River
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items This is the gear I rely on for multi-day rafting trips — the stuff that holds up to sun, water, sand, and long days on the river. Everything on this list has earned its place by being dependable, durable, and truly useful when you’re off-grid for day...
The Pop-Up Pit by @firesideoutdoor3440 is my go-to for leave-no-trace camping, especially on multi-day river trips that require an approved fire pan. It’s lightweight, portable, and incredibly sturdy — we’ve built some hefty fires in it and it’s held...
Pop-Up Fire Pit and Heat Shield Kit
The @rotopax2078water container is made in the USA, leakproof, and extremely durable. It includes a spout that stores inside when not in use. The mounting kit is sold separately, but with plenty of attachment points, it works great strapped to a raft...
Water Storage
As the name suggests, this is some tuff stuff! #TuffRiverStuff’s mesh Tuff Duffle and Mini Tuff Duffle are made from double-layer multi-mesh and come with an amazing guarantee — if they ever fail to meet expectations, they’ll repair or replace them f...
Tuff River Stuff
The @HELINOXofficial Ground Chair is lightweight, strong, easy to set up, and packs down small — perfect for backpacking, self-supported kayak trips, or festivals. The square base is stable and especially comfortable for cooking at ground level, whic...
Helinox Chair Zero | Free Shipping & 5 Year Warranty
@SundayAfternoonsHats makes a wide range of practical outdoor hats. The Sunday Afternoons Sunset Hat is my go-to for most summer activities — it stays on in the wind (thanks, chin strap), is crushable, and holds up to plenty of use. I skip it for bac...
Hats | Sun Protection, Outdoor Hats
It’s incredibly easy to put together—even my young kids can set it up on their own. It’s sturdy, spacious, and perfect for family camping, whether from your boat or from you vehicle, without the hassle.
Big Agnes Tent
It’s tough, reliable, and handles wet conditions really well. We can keep phones, headlamps, and cameras charged for days, and it holds up to all the bumps and splashes on the river. Perfect for multi-day trips when you need dependable power off-grid...
Portable Power Bank
It charges itself, so I never worry about batteries or running out of light on longer trips. It’s lightweight, waterproof, and perfect for lighting up camp after a long day on the river.
Inflatable Solar Lantern
The star of any multi-day rafting trip is the YETI cooler. It keeps ice for days, handles brutal sun and nonstop splashes, and is tough enough to get tossed around in a raft without a single worry. Food stays cold, drinks stay icy, and you never have...
Yeti Coolers
The Black Diamond headlamp is one of those pieces of gear you just end up trusting. It’s bright, lightweight, and easy to grab whether you’re walking the dog at night, heading out on a trail — or on the river for a multi-day trip. I love that it’s re...
Black Diamon Headlamp
A Jetboil is the ultimate grab-and-go camp stove when you want hot food or coffee fast. It boils water in just a couple of minutes, even in wind or cold. The whole setup is compact and packs down into itself, making it perfect for backpacks, boats, o...
Jetboil Stove
I think of the Scepter water jugs as the old-faithful water system for any multi-day camping or rafting trip. They’ve been around forever for a reason. They check all the boxes — tough, secure, and easy to haul. Simply put, they’re the kind of reliab...
Scepter Water Jug
Crocs are the ultimate camp shoes — reliable, lightweight, and surprisingly tough. They stay on your feet when you need to scramble around, yet slip off easily when it’s time to relax. They compress down into any pack or drybag without taking up spac...
Crocs Classic Clog