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Best River Rescue Carabiners and Pulleys Guides Trust
G-rated 40 kN vs T-rated 27 kN, a sheave D/d ratio of 4:1 minimum & the 1mm rope groove that retires a carabiner. River rescue hardware, decoded.
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- Advanced Maneuvers
- Advanced Rescue Systems
- Apparel & Comfort
- Basic Paddle Strokes
- Choosing an Outfitter & Booking
- Destinations & Trips
- Electronics & Accessories
- 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
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RAFTING SAFETY
Best Camp Stoves for River Trips That Survive a Flip
Don't buy a camp stove for river trips on BTU alone (the igniter corrodes first) + 8 picks that survive a soaked multi-day rig, wind & fire bans.
Denver
broken clouds
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78.9
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73.8
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1mph
64%
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94
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Wed
95
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87
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87
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69
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U.S. RAFTING SPOTS
South America’s Top Rivers: A Rafting Guide by Class
The definitive guide to South America rafting. We analyze top rivers by class—from the Pacuare to the Futaleufu—so you can choose the right challenge.






































