Drysuit Care, Maintenance, and Usage

Post last modified:April 23, 2023
Reading time:8 mins read

Below we've compiled a list of tips for maintaining and prolonging the lifespan of your drysuit. Cold weather and cold water boat becomes infinitely more fun when using a drysuit instead of a wetsuit particularly if you find yourself swimming a rapid. However, drysuits can quickly become ineffective if not properly cared for. Learn how to effectively put on and take off your lifejacket with minimal probability of blowing a gasket. Also read about best practices for maintenance of your drysuit. Take Care of your Booties Drysuit booties seem to be the most common place to spring pinhole leaks so it's crucial to take care of them…

Yosemite Rafting

Post last modified:May 29, 2022
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While Yosemite National Park is one of the most famous parks in the world, many people miss out one of its best activities, whitewater rafting and kayaking.

Franklin River packrafting at Rock Island

Packrafting the Franklin River

Post last modified:August 29, 2023
Reading time:13 mins read

Me and My packraft I can still taste the dread that swaddled me upon our arrival at the boat launch. We had anticipated the Franklin River packrafting trip for months and my sense of eager anticipation only grew during the misty, winding trip into the mountains toward the Collingwood River Bridge. I remember how the joy of seeing more echidnas in that three-hour drive than I had seen in an entire year in mainland Australia was suddenly snatched from my chest and replaced with fizzy, churning anxiety. The catalyst of my fear was an interpretive sign at the boater self-registration kiosk announcing the hazards that lay ahead…