What to Give Your Favorite Rafter This Holiday Season
It’s our second favorite time of the year, only inferior to the start of rafting season of course! It’s time to get that special someone the gift that keeps giving. With so much gear for today’s whitewater enthusiast, don’t just settle for an ordinary gift, get them something useful and unique. So, time to get shopping now so you have something to look forward to this spring and summer!
New shiny toys from River Gear make great gifts and often come with some sweet deals. Check out the following:
New Helmet – $19.95
A great deal on an important piece of equipment! Choose from 6 colors on this one size fits all. A must for all serious paddlers/rafters.
- Mini-Hurricane Turbo Raft Inflator – $273+
Man of Rubber’s Electric Inflation devices are used by professional outfitters around the world! The Mini Hurricane has one motor and one hose. Don’t let a blow out or untimely hole in the boat ruin your epic time. Check this product out to make sure you have all your options covered and make sure nothing can spoil a great day on the river.
- Toggle Lace Water Shoes – $156+
These lace up water shoes are perfect for the rapids, with a sturdy, hard sole and a cinch down toggle that allows one to quickly put on these shoes and cinch down tightly and securely. They are both stylish and very affordable! The hard soles prevent rocks from damaging your feet while rafting, even in the lowest of water flows, unlike cheaper imitations. You definitely want to protect your feet while on the water, and these kicks will save you the scrapes and cuts that can hold you back.
- A Raft Package to test all your new gear! – PRICELESS!

Check out Colorado Rafting and get your water enthusiast his/her dream trip! Buy a gift certificate, or book with some early season deals as you explore all the options of great Rocky Mountain rafting. Check out Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River, or fight the fast and furious cool rapids on Clear Creek in Idaho Springs. For a nice cool down, head up to Kremmling for a chill float down the mighty Colorado itself!
You have no excuses now that you’re geared up and know where to go. Good luck and time to tame those white waters and look good doing it. Happy Rafting!
