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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.

Fall Camping Sweepstakes!

Fall Camping Giveaway!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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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...

Man relaxing on a raft as he floats down the river with canyons in the background

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Photo by Jennah Stillman. Women in the midst of a lush, green forest

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...

The Yukon River with mountain peaks and pines

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Watershed Drybags Booth at Tuck Fest 2017

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....

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...

Building a fire to cook with a watershed drybag nearby

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...

Image by raftingmagazine with a Watershed Drybag and a Rafting Magazine hat resting on a raft

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...