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Long time creek-boatin' packraft-er, now expecting my first child, and contemplating a full size raft setup to accommodate a family. I expect to be mostly lurking around the forums for raft and trip ideas, and eventually purchasing something used in the 10-12' range. And always looking to meet...

Hello friends-- My name is Sam and I live in Sandpoint, ID. I am fairly new to rafting having taken a white water class in at NIC in 2015. I recently bought a used, 2005 14' NRS self bailing raft with a 2 oar frame. I am looking spend some time on the water this summer and get a lot of fly...

I'm extremely new to paddling and I already love it and am trying to decide on which boat I should buy out of these three. I am 5'9" 145 lbs and size 10 shoe. I live right by the Chatahoochee River which is home to an amazing Whitewater Course that ranges from Class I to Class V depending on...

Hey all, I am thinking of buying a raft for my family (wife and 3 elementary age boys) and for more adventurous rafting with friends. Of course as my boys get older we will be seeking out bigger adventures as well. :) Locally, there is a NRS Otter 120 for sale on craigslist: "Used only a...

My wife and I are getting our 13' raft tomorrow. We plan on running the N. Platte from Pickaroon to Treasure Island a few times next week and possibly the Big Laramie (Woods Landing section) to get the feel for the boat and whittle down our camping gear selection. I just finished The Complete...