NRS: Kayaking, Rafting & Paddlesports Gear
NRS RAFTS
For more than four decades, NRS Otter and E-Series Rafts have set the standard for durability. Handcrafted with premium materials and proven designs, they're trusted by private boaters, outfitters and guides who measure their gear in memories—not upgrade cycles.
FIND WHERE AND WHEN TO PADDLE
Water is for everyone. Everyone should be able to access and enjoy it. The PaddleWays app is your all-in-one digital tool for discovering, planning and navigating better paddling adventures. It provides detailed maps, real-time conditions, and more than 48,000 points of interest.
Used Gear. New Adventures.
Buying used equipment and apparel from NRS is a great way to outfit yourself on a budget. Grab these used deals before they’re gone, and start planning your next adventure.
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You Can’t Burn A River—Jasper After the Wildfire » Majestic mountains, clear water, a welcoming community, and epic wildlife. Post wildfires, Jasper, British Columbia, is just as vibrant as ever—and the rivers are just as beautiful.
So, What Are You Doing this Summer? » Instead of internships or office jobs, Reed College seniors Caroline Menton and Eddie Newsom head to river, kayaking upstream from Oregon to Idaho to learn from the Snake River summer Chinook salmon.
hitoláayca (Going Upriver) » Follow Devin Reuben as he trains to become the first certified Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) whitewater guide of his generation.
Self-Support Simplicity on the Selway » Despite her inexperience with self-support kayaking, Ellie Friedmann jumped at the chance to paddle the rugged, Wild & Scenic Selway River.
Just Your Little Hometown Extreme Kayak Race » Go behind-the-scenes at Smalls to the Wall, New England’s premier extreme whitewater race, with L. Clark Tate.
A Second Chance for the Teton River » Today, anglers, ranchers, and conservationists are working together to protect the future of the Teton River. By supporting their efforts, you could win an NRS Slipstream Raft.
A Book, a Climb, and the Story Behind the Stories » Learn the story and inspiration behind the book “Flow: Women’s Counternarratives from Rivers, Rock, and Sky” from author Alena Rainsberry.
SUP Fly Fishing with the NRS Heron » What’s flats fishing without a classic skiff and pole? Joe Klementovich discovers the freedom of casting from a SUP in the Bahamian flats.
Patso: A River Life » Mother, river guide, teacher, friend: Patricia “Patso” Stow is a force of nature a fierce and nurturing as the rivers that shape her life.
About NRS: Northwest River Supplies
In 1972, with only $2,000 in his personal savings, Bill Parks started Northwest River Supplies with one mission: to help others raft. 42 years later, Bill sold NRS to its employees. Today, the 100% employee-owned business strives to continue Bill’s legacy helping people pursue passions on the water.
At our Moscow, Idaho headquarters you’ll find passionate water-lovers just like you, from rafters to whitewater kayakers, sea kayakers to stand up paddlers, kayak anglers to fly fishermen. Our lives, and livelihoods, are drawn to water.
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