River Packing System
A modular approach to personal gear, kitchen loads, repair kits, and camp gear for multi-day river travel.
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Rivers, routes, expeditions, and field systems for human-powered travel in the American West.
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Desolation Canyon
Eighty-four miles through the Tavaputs Plateau. A classic Green River expedition built on camps, canyon walls, and long quiet miles.
Green River
84 miles
Multi-day
Field Systems
Practical Systems for Trips That Actually Work
Packing, rigging, kitchen, gear, and field-ready processes built around real use.
Raft Rigging System
Simple structure for frame layout, load balance, access, and on-river organization.
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A cleaner way to organize meal flow, camp efficiency, storage, and vehicle kitchen setups.
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Latest Field Notes
Stories, Conditions, and Lessons from the Field
Cataract Canyon Rafting: A Complete Planning Guide
Complete planning guide for Cataract Canyon — NPS permit process, Big Drop rapid sequence by flow level, 5–7 day itinerary from Moab, and honest self-guided vs...
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The system that runs a multi-day desert river trip. Constraint stack, trip-killer hierarchy, group-gear discipline, post-trip teardown. Built for Cataract,...
Read note →Do You Need a Permit for the White Rim Trail?
Yes — the White Rim Trail requires a Canyonlands backcountry permit. Here's how the recreation.gov booking works, campsite selection, motorized vs....
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