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Wetsuit vs Drysuit for Rafting What Actually Matters
Don't dress for the parking lot. Wetsuit vs drysuit for rafting comes down to combined air + water temp [under 120°F], not the sunshine.
BEST EQUIPMENT
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- All
- 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 Science & Hydrology
- Safety & Rescue
- Safety & Rescue Equipment
- Self-Rescue & Raft Recovery
- Trip Planning & Logistics
- USA Southeast & Appalachia
- USA West & Sierra
- Whitewater Swimming
RAFTING SAFETY
Decoding River Features: A Rafter’s Safety Guide
The definitive guide to river features. Go beyond a glossary with our Safety Index—a framework for assessing real-world risk & making smarter decisions.
Denver
overcast clouds
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95.9
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24 %
1.4mph
100 %
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96
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Wed
97
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90
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Fri
101
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Sat
101
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U.S. RAFTING SPOTS
Thwart Bag or Under-Seat Storage? What Goes Where
Sort your raft gear the easy way ➜ quick-reach on the thwart, bulk under the seat. What goes where, how each mounts & the budget DIY fix.






































