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PFD Sizing Guide for Rafters Where Medium Isn’t Medium
Your usual size can lift past your chin. Astral, NRS and Kokatat each define Medium differently, so measure chest and torso before you buy.
BEST EQUIPMENT
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- Advanced Maneuvers
- Advanced Rescue Systems
- Apparel & Comfort
- Basic Paddle Strokes
- Choosing an Outfitter & Booking
- Destinations & Trips
- First Aid & Preparation
- Foundational Safety Rules
- Frames & Rigging
- Gear & Equipment
- Getting Started
- Guiding & Commands
- History & Culture
- International River Guides
- Knowledge Hub
- Multi-Day & Expedition Guides
- Oar Rowing Techniques
- Paddles & Oars
- Paddling & River Skills
- Rafting Terminology
- Rafting vs. Other Sports
- Rafts & Inflatable Boats
- Reading Whitewater
- River Camping & Kitchen Gear
- River Science & Hydrology
- Safety & Rescue
- Safety & Rescue Equipment
- Self-Rescue & Raft Recovery
- Trip Planning & Logistics
- USA Southeast & Appalachia
- USA West & Sierra
- Whitewater Swimming
RAFTING SAFETY
What to Wear Rafting When the Water’s Colder Than the Air
Never dress for the air temperature when rafting. What to wear rafting for cold water [layering, secured footwear + what to leave at home].
Denver
overcast clouds
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U.S. RAFTING SPOTS
Packrafting vs. Backpacking: A River Safety & Gear Analysis
The definitive guide to packrafting vs backpacking. An expert analysis of the critical differences in gear, costs, and essential river safety skills.





































