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Spring is around the corner and the trailhead is calling. It’s the season where a good pack will take any and every outdoor adventure to... Read More →
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2022 Whitewater Highlights
There’s never a dull moment in the whitewater community. That’s because it’s full of adrenaline-seeking diehards who go the extra mile for ground-breaking adventure. Every... Read More →
2022’s Best Bags
As we close out 2022, we’re looking back on all of the year’s epic outdoor adventures. From barreling Class V rapids, and wading waist-deep in... Read More →
How to Get Started with Duck Hunting
As we edge into late fall, duck hunting season is about halfway through. In most parts of the U.S., duck season can extend through January,... Read More →
Safety & Planning Tips for Winter Adventures
Though Fall is still finding its footing, decorating the landscape with vibrant fiery hues, it’s never too late to plan for adventures taking place in... Read More →
2023 Team Watershed Applications!
Fall is around the corner – and that means it’s time to pick our new set of ultimate Team Watershed Brand Ambassadors for 2023! The... Read More →
5 Outdoor Activities for the Long Weekend
With the long weekend upon us, there’s no shortage of ways to take advantage of the outdoors with this extra free time. While Labor Day... Read More →
5 Essentials for a Swimming Hole Adventure
Everybody wants to cool off in the face of a sweltering summer day. Public lakes and bodies of water are often overcrowded, making it tough... Read More →
A Dive into the U.S. Whitewater Center
Do you live in Charlotte, NC or the surrounding area? Have you been looking to sharpen some of your paddling skills from beginner to intermediate?... Read More →
Helping Georgian Youth Connect With the Outdoors | Paddle4Tomorrow
In 2007, a group of kayakers in Georgia organized a community field day with local children to help strengthen their passion for the outdoors. That... Read More →
How to Maintain Your River Gear Mid-Season
Everybody has paid the price one way or another for lack of maintenance when it comes to any valuable piece of equipment or item. Whether... Read More →
How Watershed and Missouri River Paddlers Founder Norm Miller Recovered Keith Lynch’s Lost Gear
Raise your hand if you’ve ever lost gear to the river – whether your bag took a gnarly spill out of the boat and was... Read More →
Upgrade Your Paddling Skills | American Canoe Association Safety & Rescue Courses
Now that Spring is here, we know you’re all antsy to get out and hit the rivers. If you haven’t been paddling in a while,... Read More →
5 Stunning Places to Paddle During Winter
Spring may be around the corner, but we’ve still got a hearty stretch of cold weather to bear through before we can comfortably roll the... Read More →
2021 Whitewater Highlights
Another year flies by like the unending roar of vicious ivory froth crashing and eroding at the earth beneath. Whether you’re plummeting off a 30... Read More →
Getting to Know the Creators of ‘Breathe Theresa’
“We were out surfing, just floating. The waves had died. They were good earlier that day but for some reason, they just went flat. Then... Read More →
2022 Team Watershed Applications!
Fall is here – and that means it’s time to pick our new set of rad Team Watershed Brand Ambassadors for 2022! The full list of... Read More →
Waterfall Kayaking Basics and the Top 5 in the U.S.
Some of us are relatively casual paddlers – we get out when we can on weekends, have a couple outings per month, and are content... Read More →
14 More of Our Favorite Paddling Quotes
Our 13 Inspirational Paddling Quotes has always been a fan favorite. It’s no surprise, really. Who doesn’t love a good mantra to bring you closer... Read More →
5 Ocean-Friendly Sunscreen Products For Any Day on the Water
Taking care of our oceans is extremely important, as keeping our waters healthy helps regulate climate and reduces climate change impacts. They do this by... Read More →
4 Paddling Podcasts We Love
We’ve all got our own fun, exciting stories and mishaps from times we were paddling or boating. Some of the best times of camaraderie are... Read More →
5 Exercises to Have You Ready for Paddle Season
Paddling season is nearly in full swing, that means if you haven’t already, it’s time to start planning trips and looking at permits. However, that’s... Read More →
5 Myths About Whitewater Rafting
We’ll do anything and everything to encourage first timers to get out on the water and experience paddling and rafting for the first time. There’s... Read More →
These Are The Wetsuits and Drysuits You Need In Your Gear Closet
You’ve tried your hand at rentals when it comes to wetsuits and drysuits for paddle sports. Now, you’re reaching a point where you’re considering investing... Read More →
Getting to Know the Founders of Diversify Whitewater
Meet Lily Durkee and Antoinette Lee Toscano, creators and founders of Diversify Whitewater – a nonprofit organization making it easier for Black, Indigenous and People... Read More →
Multi-Day Rafting for Beginners – Packing, Prep and Research
The beginning of the year is the ideal time to plan our future adventures on the water. One of the most fun ideas for a... Read More →
A Tale in Whitewater Safety
By Nathan Dicker, Team Watershed 2021 I’ve always believed whitewater is a sport to push limits, that’s why I love it. It gives me the... Read More →
Savage Wilderness Youth Group Program
By Glenn Richards, Senior Instructor at Savage Wilderness As 2020 comes to an end, we can reflect on what has been a challenging year for... Read More →
Tips for Paddling in the Winter
We know some folks hang up their boats during winter since the waters are too fierce and piercingly cold to brave – a fair, safe... Read More →
Surfing For Beginners – Before You Hit the Water
Watershed was founded out of love and respect for all things H20, but that doesn’t mean we stick to rivers, lakes and the deep blue... Read More →
Getting Started with Watershed Drybags Photography Kits
We stand by the statement that our Drybags are some of the most rugged and trusty on the market, and have good reason to. They’re... Read More →
2021 Team Watershed Applications!
Fall is here – and that means it’s time to pick our new set of rad Team Watershed Brand Ambassadors for 2021! The full list of... Read More →
Watershed Drybag Memories: A Collection
As our anniversary month is drawing to a close, we thought we’d leave you all with some epic memories from our lifeblood: our faithful customers!... Read More →
Designing Our Anniversary Logo: Kayla Lopez
As you may have seen by now, September marks our 25th Anniversary! 25 years making the best of the best 100% submersible drybags for any... Read More →
25 Essentials for Every Drybag
This month, we’re celebrating 25 years of Watershed Drybags! That’s 25 years of connecting with our loyal community of die-hard adventurers. We’ve bonded through our... Read More →
How We Can Protect our Local Watersheds
Protecting our watersheds has always been essential to supporting a healthy ecological environment in our respective areas. These crucial ecosystems are composed of forests, plants,... Read More →
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 →
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 →