Textured Waves: Women of All Shades Riding the Waves
“The ocean has different textures and currents, its occupants reflect this diversity and should be aptly represented.” – Words by the team at Textured Waves,... Read More →
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Extreme Packrafting First Descent in New Zealand.
Join Ari, Jordy and Barny – the expedition kayaking team from Gradient + Water – for a challenging but rewarding self-supported packrafting expedition into the... Read More →
The Origins of Whitewater Kayaking: A Timeline
Have you ever been out on the water and wondered what the origins of whitewater rafting and other paddle sports are? The initial origins of kayaking/canoeing... Read More →
Camping on Hunting Island State Park – Our Perfect Start to Camping Season
By Ashley Hardison, After a handful of camping adventures were canceled due to the pandemic, we finally found ourselves on a rustic beach-front campsite on... Read More →
Nolichucky Gorge-ous: an Overnight River Trip
By Ellen Wright, Team Watershed member 2020 On the border of North Carolina and Tennessee is a section of river that, in my opinion, is... Read More →
An Intro Whitewater Rafting
Adrenaline. Fun. Excitement. There’s really not much better than your first whitewater rafting trip. While the idea of whitewater rafting may seem scary at first,... Read More →
Horsepacking 101: What It Is and How To Do It
Watershed Drybags was founded from a passionate kayakers and outdoorsmen who wanted 100% waterproof, durable drybags that would keep their most precious belongings safe. We’ve... Read More →
When You Can’t Paddle Enough Take Action for Rivers
By Evan Stafford, American Whitewater, With the declaration of a global health emergency by the World Health Organization it’s become clear that everyone on the... Read More →
A Paddler’s Guide To Self-Quarantine
For most of the country, we’re now on week 4 of self-quarantining or bound to a Shelter-In-Place Mandate. Although hard for everyone, outsdoorsmen and women... Read More →
Community Matters – Our Response to COVID-19
Today the needs of our community are different from before. Last week, our industry partners Kitsbow and Industry Nine got in touch seeking help. Like... Read More →
Preppers: Must Have Gear, Tips and Tricks
We’re sure that by now, you’ve probably noticed the hoards of people flooding the grocery stores for toilet paper, eggs and pasta. Although stores are... Read More →
Wild & Scenic Water – Celebrating 50 years of Protection on the Rogue
It was a chilly fall morning in 2018 as we pushed off from the launch at Graves Creek on the wild and scenic section of... Read More →
5 Friends, 5 Days, & 166.5 Miles – Green River To Hite
The idea had been rolling around my head for a couple years now. It’s pretty simple and has been done countless times through the ages by all sorts of river runners in various crafts. Paddle from Green River, Utah down to the confluence of the Colorado and through Cataract Canyon into Lake Powell.
The Undisclosed Soul Of a Multi-day Rafting Trip
If you thought that a multi-day rafting trip was going to be a dictionary definition of a vacation, you’re way off. Hard work is what makes any rafting trip happen.
2020 Team Watershed Applications!
It’s time! It’s time to pick our brand spanking new set of Team Watershed Brand Ambassadors for 2020! The full list of Team Watershed duties are below (spoiler... Read More →
The Day We Went For A Swim Before Big Mama
By David Kashinski, I use my Watershed bags on all of the rowing and kayak trips that I do each season. In October and November... Read More →
The Quiet In These Turns
By Tara Kramer, We wake in the fog in our solo tent, the two of us tucked together. Under one sleeping bag, sticking to the... Read More →
The John Wesley Powell Route: Run River Canyons While Discovering a Legendary Story
A new narrated paddling guidebook to the Green and Colorado Rivers celebrates the 150th anniversary of the original Powell expedition by combining the dramatic story... Read More →
Southeastern Blueways to Paddle This Summer
The cold here in the Southeast may have lingered a little longer than we wanted, but Spring is in full swing and Summer is right... Read More →
Waterlogged in Southwest Virginia
We’re here two hours early. It’s cold, wet, and blanketed by the fog. This wasn’t a part of the plan. In our minds, getting here... Read More →
The Colorado Duffel Win’s Editor’s Choice Award!
Thank you to Outdoor Gear Lab for awarding the Colorado Duffel your Editor’s Choice Award! Outdoor Gear Lab’s verdict: The Watershed Colorado Duffel is the ultimate water... Read More →
Why I Standup Paddledboarded from Wyoming to Mexico
By Nick McEachern, More and more over the last few years I’ve found myself in remote places with a handful of close friends wondering, “How... Read More →
Kayaking to New Point Comfort Lighthouse
Blog by Frank Stopa Trip to Matthews County, Virginia on the Middle Peninsula. I have wanted to capture minimalist images of the New Point Comfort Lighthouse... Read More →
13 Inspirational Paddling Quotes
There is no comparison to those glorious paddling days, and the days spent living in the ‘real world’. You know the world where you have... Read More →
Gear for Winter Treks
Winter excursions can seem like a big feat for those new to the cold weather terrain. From hiking gear, to chains or special tires for... Read More →
Paddling Canyons
Kayaking, rafting or heading out on your SUP board are all great options to explore the magical canyons throughout the United States. Camping trips and... Read More →
Inspirational Tips to Keep You Moving into 2019
Winter is coming! We know the colder months can make you want to crawl into a bawl on the couch and binge watch Netflix, we... Read More →
Which Bag is Right For You?
With the holidays right around the corner you may start thinking about your friends and family and what to get everybody this year. From the... Read More →
Leave No Trace on the Water
Paddlers around the world have a smaller impact on the environment than other outdoor enthusiasts. Photos and videos are typically the only things leaving with... Read More →
2019 Team Watershed Application
A new year is just around the corner, and so is the opportunity to become a Watershed Brand Ambassador! The full list of Team Watershed duties... Read More →
Energy Snacks for your Outdoor Adventure
Fall and winter can be a hard season to get motivated to get outdoors. Climbing out of your bed in the morning or peaking out... Read More →
5 No-Mess Meals for your Next Campfire
One pot meals are the way to go in our book. Easy to cook and easy to clean, the options go on for these one... Read More →
Amazing Watershed Testimonial from Keith Lynch
Watershed Drybags is stoked to have such an amazing outdoor community who support and cherish the drybags we make right here in the United States.... Read More →
Kayak for a Cause with Nathaniel Milligan
Seventh-grader and whitewater kayaker Nathaniel Milligan is hosting the 2nd annual “Kayak for a Cause” event this Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia! The... Read More →
Kayak Camping Tips
Let’s face it. What’s better than kayaking? If you live by the water or have easy access to the river you may head out on... Read More →
5 Places to Paddle in the Southeast
Fall is a beautiful time to explore a new lake or river near you. With beautiful colors and scenery that will make some amazing framed... Read More →
Fragments of Escape – A piece by Tara Kramer
by Tara Kramer I stole away quickly after work and headed straight for the Yellowstone with Nick, our boats, our trusty Watershed Drybags, and a half-eaten... Read More →
10 Fun Fishing Destinations Around the World
Most of us start out fishing in our backyard at local streams and nearby lakes. Whether the love comes from a family tradition or a... Read More →
Get Your Paddle On Sweepstakes!
Summer is the perfect time for some fun in the sun out on your local lake, river or ocean shore. To help you enjoy the... Read More →
Tips and Tricks for the Bellyak
Beware, the gateway drug for future adrenaline junkies has arrived! The Bellyak was pioneered in the early 2000’s by Adam Masters when he duct taped... Read More →
Paddleboarding with Pups and Watershed Drybags
Guest Blog Post by Team Watershed Member, Maria Christina Schultz aka @sup_with_pup. Big Creek Backpack Their heads snap back, ears perked up, and two wet noses... Read More →
Essentials for your Drybag
It’s always a good idea to keep your drybag stocked with the essentials, but whether your bag is large or small you still don’t want... Read More →
Slacklining the Grand Canyon
Guest Blog Post by: Matthew Sloan The Grand Canyon has always been a magnet for innovation. After John Wesley Powell proved what could be done, the... Read More →
Advice for the Beginner Fisherman/woman
The Team Watershed Crew is comprised of fishermen, fisherwomen, kayakers, raft guides, hunters, cyclists and all-around adventure-seekers. With a love for the outdoors we are... Read More →
The legendary rivers of Patagonia and How to Protect them
Guest Blog Post by Team Watershed Member – Dylan McKinney I’ve dreamt of traveling and paddling in Chile since I began kayaking in 2010. I heard... Read More →
5 Essentials for your Next Backpack Hunt
Heading out during hunting season requires a little knowledge, just enough skill, and some gear to keep you happy and dry along the way. Camping... Read More →
10 Essentials for National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month! Bike month aims to encourage others to hop on that bike and ride whether it be to work, to the... Read More →
Bugs, Insects and Reptiles in the Southeast
Oh, the warm days of Spring and Summer bring smiles form ear to ear as we dust off those water toys and dig out those... Read More →
5 Rivers to Paddle This Summer
Watershed Drybags was created with a love for the outdoors, kayaking, rafting and any adventure sport that involves a good time in nature. The rivers... Read More →
A Transformation in Tibet
Tess McEnroe a photographer, digital film teacher and river guide took an exploration through Tibet last summer to explore, teach and learn more about the... Read More →
Grand Canyon River Tips to Get You Off the Beaten Path
By Team Watershed athlete, Tess McEnroe You don’t have to be an outdoor enthusiast to place the Grand Canyon on your bucket list. From teens... Read More →
5 Awesome Campsites on the Water
There are so many joys to camping. With the star-lit sky, early morning birds, campfire smells and good times with friends the only way to... Read More →
Team Watershed Members Aniol and Gerd Serrasolses Launch the SBP Program
Watershed Drybags could not be more excited to collaborate with the newly created SBP Program started by the Serrasolses brothers. With an aim at education... Read More →
5 Whitewater Festivals to check out in 2018
The snow melt is flowing through the valleys and we can’t contain our excitement for another beautiful Spring full of kayaking, rafting, and everything outdoors.... Read More →
Water Safety Tips for your Adventure Pup
If you have a dog, you know they are not only man’s best friend but also some of the best adventure mates. They are always... Read More →
5 One-Pot Meals for your Next Campfire
One pot meals are the way to go in our book. Easy to cook and easy to clean the options go on for these one... Read More →
Rafting Magazine’s Class II Guide School
Looking for a career change or to expand your knowledge on what it really takes to become a Rafting Guide? Watershed Drybags and Rafting Magazine... Read More →
Great Spring Giveaway!
Spring is right around the corner and we’ve teamed up with Stanley Brand, Grand Trunk and Folding Boat Co to make sure you have the... Read More →
Paddling the Swamps of the South – 5 Fun Adventures
The southern wetlands and swampy terrains are the perfect place to take refuge from the high-speed whitewater rivers throughout the country. Take a minute to... Read More →
2018 Team Watershed Application
*** Applications are now closed*** A new year is just around the corner, and so is the opportunity to become a Watershed Brand Ambassador! The full... Read More →
Tips for the Beginner Kayak Fisherman
Whitewater kayaking is grand, and we love the adrenaline rush and adventure that comes with it. Sometimes though, we need a calmer and more relaxing... Read More →
Top 5 Paddling Festivals
Spring is right around the corner, which means our beloved summer is not far behind either! It’s time to start planning our days around paddling... Read More →
Spring Icebreaker Kayaking Tips
Spring has sprung, well almost. If you’re anything like us you’ve likely been paddling through the winter season, but there are some who prefer to hang... Read More →
Reading the River: What to Look Out For
Any good boater knows that the river has it’s own natural set of red, yellow and green lights as well as danger and do not... Read More →
Top 5 Craziest Whitewater Rapids
Kayakers and boaters alike are always pressing for bigger, faster, and gnarlier whitewater to conquer. Some will travel the globe in search of a new... Read More →
The Indestructable Watershed Zipper Closure
When one looks up the definition of the word “dry” as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, this is what they’ll find: “A) free or relatively free from... Read More →
Overnight Kayaking Trips: Tips and Life Hacks
Ah the great outdoors. What’s better than running out of the office at 4:59pm and being in your kayak and on the river by 5:30?... Read More →
The Amazing Personal Floatation Device
Where would you be without the modern day lifejacket? Now lovingly called the personal flotation device or PFD, it literally is a life-saver. A PFD is the most... Read More →
Winter Paddling Tips
Winter is coming…with snow and ice and frigid temperatures. Actually, it’s already here and we’re inside watching John Snow with bated breath in Game of Thrones. For some... Read More →
Five Favorites for Your Fisherman
Countdown to Christmas and we’re officially under the seven-day mark. For some, the presents are wrapped, the fire is crackling, and the only thing left... Read More →
Advanced Paddle Techniques: J-Stroke
***We’ve teamed up with Rafting Magazine to share some of their rafting Pro-Tips with y’all.***
Outdoor Gear Builders 2016 Holiday Gift Guide!
The holidays are quickly approaching, and you’ve been too busy riding/climbing/biking/hiking/camping to go shopping. Fear not, the Outdoor Gear Builders of Western North Carolina are here... Read More →