How to Overcome Fear for New Boaters
Conquer your fears of boating! This guide offers practical mental strategies, safety tips, and step-by-step advice to help new boaters build confidence and overcome anxiety.
- How To
- Safety
Expert Advice: Learn Articles, Tips & How-To’s
Search our extensive collection of how-to articles and videos to help you safely raft, kayak, SUP, camp, fish and care for your NRS gear and apparel.
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How to Boat and Camp with Perishable Foods
Learn how to boat and camp with perishable foods, an excerpt from the book Camp Cooking: Eating Well in the Wild.
- How To
- Camping
How to Understand River Flows
Cubic feet per second (cfs) is one of the key indicators of river or creek conditions. Learn what this means and how it can affect your trip planning.
- Rafting
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Stand-Up Paddling
- Safety
How to Repair a Worn Spot on a Raft
Using Aquaseal to cover a worn spot on a raft or cataraft.
- Repair
- Rafting
How to Choose Your First Raft or Cataraft
Things to consider when buying your first raft or cataraft.
- How To
- Rafting
Caring for Your Neoprene Gear
With a little care and TLC, your neoprene paddling gear can last a long time. Read on for some tips and tricks to maximize the life of your neoprene.
- Repair
- Apparel
- Gear
Essential Camping Tips & Hacks for Smarter Outdoor Trips
Smart camping tips for keeping food cold, staying organized and protecting the outdoors on your next river or backcountry trip.
- Camping
Weight Carrying Capacity of NRS Boats
What's the weight carrying capacity of NRS rafts? We get asked that question frequently. Our answer? "We don't rate them." Read more to learn why.
- Rafting
Helmet Know How
Do you need a paddlesports-specific helmet? Yes. Can't you just re-use your bike (or other sport) helmet? Nope. Let us explain.
- Apparel
- Safety
How to Introduce Kids to Boating, Kayaking & Whitewater
Learn how to introduce kids to boating, camping, kayaking and whitewater with practical safety tips, gear ideas and fun ways to build confidence outdoors.
- How To
- Rafting
- Kayak Touring
- Camping
12 Reasons To Start Paddling
A reprint from Canoe & Kayak Magazine on the many reasons for getting on the water.
- Rafting
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Touring
- Stand-Up Paddling
How to Stay Warm When Kayaking
Learn what gear to wear to stay warm when boating or kayaking in cold weather and water conditions. Have fun year-round with these tips from Erin Clancey.
- Rafting
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Touring
- Stand-Up Paddling
- Safety
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