[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries?sort=-id":3},{"data":4,"links":233,"meta":235},[5,37,58,80,101,126,152,174,195,214],{"api_url":6,"author":7,"blueprint":12,"collection":15,"content":16,"date":17,"edit_url":18,"hero_image":19,"id":26,"is_entry":27,"last_modified":28,"locale":29,"meta_description":30,"meta_image":31,"meta_title":24,"mount":17,"order":17,"origin_id":17,"permalink":17,"private":32,"published":27,"slug":33,"status":34,"title":35,"updated_at":28,"updated_by":36,"uri":17,"url":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F17",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},4,"Brian Forkner","brian@newdescents.com","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fusers\u002F4",{"title":13,"handle":14},"Blog","blog",{"title":13,"handle":14},"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Groov’n on the Grand\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether you’re poop’n at Pancho’s or sh!t’n at Schists, the question is always the same; “where are the best groover locations in the Grand Canyon?” During our last trip down the grand, we started to give stars to campsites. The scale was 1-5 with 5 being the best “would poop there again.”\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe below represent our top 5 Star “Would Poop Here Again” campsites for groov’n on the grand. If you’re wondering what goes into a good groover location, we considered four primary characteristics: distance to camp, wind exposure, natural signage, and the all-important view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Best Groover Locations in the Grand Canyon\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fcremation-camp-groover-location.png\" alt=\"lower cremation camp\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. Lower Cremation Camp\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There should be no surprise here. The groover location at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Frivers\u002Fcolorado\u002Fsections\u002Fgrand-canyon\u002Fcampsites\u002Flower-cremation\">Lower Cremation Camp\u003C\u002Fa> at mile marker 87.7 is by far the best in the Grand Canyon. This throne in its private setting overlooking the eddie is simply in a class of its own. And the overwhelming feeling of privilege surrounding you when knowing that you can’t always camp here due to the rules and regulations makes this camp and groover location feel extra spectacular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fpanchos-kitchen-groover-location.png\" alt=\"panchos kitchen camp groover\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. Pancho’s Kitchen Camp\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The groover location at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Frivers\u002Fcolorado\u002Fsections\u002Fgrand-canyon\u002Fcampsites\u002Fpanchos-kitchen\">Pancho’s Kitchen Camp\u003C\u002Fa> is special. I think you can only access this location at certain flows. Most likely, anything above 10,000cfs and this spot would require a raft, paddle board, or ducky to act as a ferry to and from.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe Groover spot is upstream and around the corner from the main fire area under the ledge. To get there, you’ll enjoy a short walk on the beach. Looking up at the stars and to the right, you will see a natural outcropping of stone that leads you into one of the better bathroom areas in the Grand Canyon. Your views are fantastic, and with the rock wall directly behind you, you will find yourself s[h]itting in one of the most peaceful and quiet settings you can find.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fstone-creek-groover-location.png\" alt=\"stone creek camp groover\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. Stone Creek Camp\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Frivers\u002Fcolorado\u002Fsections\u002Fgrand-canyon\u002Fcampsites\u002Fstone-creek\">Stone Creek\u003C\u002Fa> is another one like Pancho’s where I think at higher water, this groover location may not be accessible or as noteworthy. But below 10,000 cfs, which feels like the new average, you will find this beauty of a latrine. The location has ample wind protection in an otherwise very exposed camp, and your feet will rest comfortably in the soft sand surround the groover. Your view is looking upriver at the large holes of Deunbendorff rapid. This location is worth putting on your itinerary, and having just run Bedrock and Deubendorff on your way in, you may find that a few folks need quicker-than-usual access to the facilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fupper-two-hundred-twenty-mile.png\" alt=\"upper two hundred twenty mile camp\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4. Upper Two Hundred and Twenty Mile\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This camp doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Sure, the landing is steep but the large, flat, sandy camp up top makes it worth the up-and-down climbs. As for the Groover location, it’s just the right amount of magic for where you are on your trip. It provides beautiful views upriver and is just a short walk from camp. And with the natural wind protection behind you, the john is not even noticeable to even the most sensitive of noses at camp. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Frivers\u002Fcolorado\u002Fsections\u002Fgrand-canyon\u002Fcampsites\u002Fupper-220-camp\">Upper Two Hundred and Twenty Mile Camp\u003C\u002Fa> is easily deserving of our 5 Stars - Would Poop There Again rating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Noteworthy:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fbass-camp-groover-location.png\" alt=\"Bass Camp groover location\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5. Lower Bass Camp(groover + shower)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lower Bass Camp is a great camp with a large sandy beach, plenty of tent sites, and great hiking and waterfalls nearby. When it comes to bathroom facilities, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Frivers\u002Fcolorado\u002Fsections\u002Fgrand-canyon\u002Fcampsites\u002Flower-bass\">Lower Bass Camp\u003C\u002Fa> has one of the nicer stone layouts. Near the water, you will find an outcropping that works great as a shower station, and just around the corner is a sandy pathway that leads you into a private area for your throne… or so it seems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where we found fault with Bass is that even though it’s a great groover location, the winds were constantly funneling through and causing a few “burps” along the way. If not for the wind, the Bass Camp groover location would be a strong 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n\u003Cp>These were our top 5 from a late October trip in 2023. If you see any you disagree with or if you have better suggestions, please reach out and connect with us on Facebook. Let us know which ones you think deserve to be on the best groover locations in the Grand Canyon list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",null,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcp\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F17",[20,25],{"id":21,"url":22,"permalink":22,"api_url":23,"alt":24},"blog_assets::best-groover-locations-grand-canyon.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fbest-groover-locations-grand-canyon.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fblog_assets\u002Fbest-groover-locations-grand-canyon.png","best groover locations grand canyon",{"id":21,"url":22,"permalink":22,"api_url":23,"alt":17},17,true,"2023-12-29T22:21:47.000000Z","default","ever find yourself wondering where the best groover locations in the grand canyon are? We review our top 5 locations.",{"id":21,"url":22,"permalink":22,"api_url":23,"alt":24},false,"best-groover-locations-in-the-grand-canyon","published","Best Groover locations in the Grand Canyon.",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"api_url":38,"author":39,"blueprint":40,"collection":41,"content":42,"date":17,"edit_url":43,"hero_image":44,"id":51,"is_entry":27,"last_modified":52,"locale":29,"meta_description":53,"meta_image":54,"meta_title":49,"mount":17,"order":17,"origin_id":17,"permalink":17,"private":32,"published":27,"slug":55,"status":34,"title":56,"updated_at":52,"updated_by":57,"uri":17,"url":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F16",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"title":13,"handle":14},{"title":13,"handle":14},"\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Location:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Grand Canyon\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>River:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Colorado River\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mile Marker:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 232.5\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Water Flows:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 5,000-9,000CFS\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\nLocated at mile marker 232.5, this rapid goes by two names - Killer Fang Falls and Two Hundred and Thirtytwo Mile Rapid. At low water (below 9,000 cfs), Killer Fang Rapid is alot of fun and a little more forgiving. Half of our group chose to run the meat, and the other half decided to take what looked to be a dryer line on the right. If you run the right side sneak, you have to stay close to center. If you allow yourself to get pulled too close to shore, up high, you will have difficulty pulling away from the Fangs, as some of the photos show.\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fkiller-fang-rapid-scout.jpg\" alt=\"killer fang falls rapid scout\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Scouting\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At low water, it seemed better to use the scout on the right instead of the scout on the left. As you can see from the video, the viewpoint was great. To get to the scout location, you'll need to scale up a steep embankment from the boats and make your way through the brush.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fkiller-fang-falls_colorado-river-grand-canyon.jpg\" alt=\"killer-fang-falls_colorado-river-grand-canyon\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Classification\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killer Fang Rapid is sometimes marked a Class 4, sometimes a Class 5, and sometimes upto a Class 7. The videos below were filmed when water levels were between 5,000 and 9,000 CFS. At these water levels, the rapid makes a strong case for being a class 6.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\n![killer-fang-falls-grand-canyon-colorado-river](https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fkiller-fang-falls-grand-canyon-colorado-river.jpg)\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Killer Fang Rapid: Low Water\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fbr>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cem>All videos were filmed during a private group trip in November 2023\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ciframe class=\"nd-youtube-video\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F0wdUfDpK11E?si=zCCZGDAhKnuPUFsc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fbr>\n\u003Ciframe class=\"nd-youtube-video\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F0kZhGkSyRrk?si=grDwBQzNRPuuReCJ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fbr>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fkiller-fang-rapid.jpg\" alt=\"killer-fang-rapid\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcp\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F16",[45,50],{"id":46,"url":47,"permalink":47,"api_url":48,"alt":49},"blog_assets::killer-fang-falls-grand-canyon-low-water.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fkiller-fang-falls-grand-canyon-low-water.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fblog_assets\u002Fkiller-fang-falls-grand-canyon-low-water.jpg","killer fang falls low water",{"id":46,"url":47,"permalink":47,"api_url":48,"alt":17},16,"2023-12-28T02:03:47.000000Z","Killer Fang Falls at low water is a lot of fun. This class 6 rapid in the Grand Canyon is noteworthy as its been known to flip boats.",{"id":46,"url":47,"permalink":47,"api_url":48,"alt":49},"killer-fang-falls-at-low-water","Killer Fang Falls at Low Water",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"api_url":59,"author":60,"blueprint":61,"collection":62,"content":63,"date":17,"edit_url":64,"hero_image":65,"id":72,"is_entry":27,"last_modified":73,"locale":29,"meta_description":74,"meta_image":75,"meta_title":76,"mount":17,"order":17,"origin_id":17,"permalink":17,"private":32,"published":27,"slug":77,"status":34,"title":78,"updated_at":73,"updated_by":79,"uri":17,"url":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F15",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"title":13,"handle":14},{"title":13,"handle":14},"\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Location:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Grand Canyon\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>River:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Colorado River\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mile Marker:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 179.7\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Class:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 9\u002F10\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Water Flows:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 5,000-9,000CFS\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n\u003Cp>Lava Falls at low water still packs a punch but the rapid is not overly pushy. The V-wave is more than manageable while Big Kahuna at the bottom is\u002Fwas still a worthy adversary - It can likely flip anything smaller than a 16' but the 18’s, as you will see, can hit it broadside and still safely manage their way through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fvulcans-anvil-grand-canyon-lava-falls.jpg\" alt=\"vulcans anvil grand canyon lava falls\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The content in this article was captured in mid-November 2023. By the time we reached Vulcans Anvil, we were likely floating around 7,500 CFS. At these levels, the high water mark on the anvil was above our head and shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Flava-falls-low-water.jpg\" alt=\"lava falls low water\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 7,500-8,500CFS (Guessitmate), Lava Falls looked steep and sharp. Photos and videos really do not do it justice - it's much bigger and meaner in person. As for the features in the rapid, Big Kahuna was pulsing and from our vantage point on the scout, it looked like something where if you hit it incorrectly, as it pulsed, you might find yourself in trouble. As for the often-used and talked-about left line, it did not seem wise at these levels but we did hear that a group ahead of us ran left. We chose to go center-right and our group had no issues. Once we arrived at Tequila Beach, the overwhelming consensus was that Lava Falls at low water (below 9,000 CFS) doesn’t even feel like the biggest rapid on the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Lava Falls Grand Canyon: Low Water\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>First Boat: 16' Hyside Pro XT\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Second Boat: AIRE 156R\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Third & Fourth Boats: 18' NRS Rentals\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ciframe class=\"nd-youtube-video\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FkaOqlkYI-uw?si=JI2hT0amzvMNRp3u?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Lava Falls Low Water: Rowers POV\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Boat: 16' NRS Rental from Moenkopi\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Weight: This was the groover boat. And she was heavy at this point of the 23-day trip.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ciframe class=\"nd-youtube-video\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FMbp-yQAdbag?si=_PPldfMJ5m0SIlM2?rel=o\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003C\u002Fbr>\n\u003Cp>Heading out on a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip? Use newDescents to check the current and historic water levels: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Flocations\u002Fcolorado-river-at-lees-ferry-az\">Grand Canyon - Lees Ferry Gauge\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcp\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F15",[66,71],{"id":67,"url":68,"permalink":68,"api_url":69,"alt":70},"blog_assets::lava-falls-grand-canyon.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Flava-falls-grand-canyon.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fblog_assets\u002Flava-falls-grand-canyon.jpg","lava-falls-grand-canyon-low-water",{"id":67,"url":68,"permalink":68,"api_url":69,"alt":17},15,"2023-12-28T12:43:48.000000Z","Lava Falls at low water in the Grand Canyon is a new experience for most seasoned river runners. This post provides a great look at the rapid between 5,000 and 9,000cfs.",{"id":67,"url":68,"permalink":68,"api_url":69,"alt":70},"Lava Falls Low Water","lava-falls-low-water","Lava Falls at Low Water",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"api_url":81,"author":82,"blueprint":83,"collection":84,"content":85,"date":17,"edit_url":86,"hero_image":87,"id":94,"is_entry":27,"last_modified":95,"locale":29,"meta_description":96,"meta_image":97,"meta_title":92,"mount":17,"order":17,"origin_id":17,"permalink":17,"private":32,"published":27,"slug":98,"status":34,"title":99,"updated_at":95,"updated_by":100,"uri":17,"url":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F13",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"title":13,"handle":14},{"title":13,"handle":14},"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Clothing to Bring on Rafting Trips\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's all about staying comfortable in the wilderness and being ready for anything. If you're planning to take a whitewater rafting trip with a commercial guide service, expect them to provide the specialized clothing items such as neoprene wetsuit, neoprene boots and helmet. They will also provide 'dry bags' in which to pack your personal gear and a waterproof container for your ID and other valueables. But you're responsible to bring proper clothing to wear around camp, and to hike, and it will be up to you to select clothing suitable for the conditions. Below are some suggestions to guide you and information about particularly desirable clothing for whitewater rafting trips, and some warnings about what not to wear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Dress for Both Extremes\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, bring your swim suit and shorts, but it's a fact, whitewater happens in mountains and canyons and by their topographic nature, these are places in which weather changes rapidly. Even the most glorious mid-summer weather forecast can still include surprise thunderstorms. A hot July day can end with a thunderstorm with hail and wind that cause temperatures to plunge in minutes, casting you back into winter-like conditions. And mountain storms can be exceptionally violent. We've witnessed a 'micro burst' and it was amazingly powerful, like a locomotive coming down the canyon, flattening trees and tearing our camp apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seriously bad weather is not your only concern. Getting splashed in the bow of a raft can be fun in the sun, but not so much fun on an overcast day. And upstream winds can cause bow spray that can keep all raft passengers wet and chilly on an otherwise warm day. Strong upstream winds are a pretty common occurrence in river canyons. And of course, white water rivers are often cold, so any splash can be chilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Two-Piece Suit\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you're a woman, you probably want to bring two-piece swim suits if you expect to be wearing as swim suit. Two pieces allow more discrete dropping of your pants. Remember, to protect the environment, river runners pee in the river. Discretely sneaking off to hide behind the boat is a time-honored practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cold Weather Anytime\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On every trip, bring clothes to keep yourself nice and warm in cold, rain, and wind. But don't bring too much gear. Remember all your personal gear must fit in the fairly limited space of a (mostly) waterproof 'dry bag'. Ideally, you would plan to wear virtually everything you've brought if it turns very cold. And cold-weather clothes don't do much good if they are buried deep down in the luggage when a storm comes up. On our boats, we keep everyone's 'storm clothes' and wetsuits in a special bag that's easy to get into when weather blows in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bring Long Sleeves and Long Pants\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A day at the beach is fun. A week on the river with limited shade can take its toll. So bring along serious sun protection. I mean protection beyond sunscreeen. Light-colored long sleeve shirts can be a lifesaver in the hot sun. And light-colored pants with zip-off legs are great for switching back and forth between long pants and shorts while on the river, both to shield against the sun and to warm up if the clouds come in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Synthetics Are Best\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clothes that dry fast are a real blessing on white water rafting trips. Wool, while considered the traditional outdoor fabric because it keeps you somewhat warm when wet, is outdated because it doesn't dry out as fast as the modern high-tech fabrics. The new knit fabrics and fleece are better at both keeping you warm, and drying fast if they get wet. And of course they do a better job of keeping you warm when they do get wet. Where wool still excels is when standing close to the fire. So bring some wool pants if you just love to cozy up to the fire! And of course, be very careful sitting around a roaring fire in fleece or other synthetic pants!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A Waterproof Breathable Shell\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bring a top and bottom that are both waterproof and breathable. Think in terms of layers. I recommend you bring a fleece top and fleece pants. And more fleece - light fleece and heavy fleece. Fleece over fleece with a waterproof shell over the top is warm and dry in bad weather, and you can shed layers to control your temporature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Wetsuits In the Summer\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gals I travel with appreciate having a wetsuit along on every trip. There's not a better setup when spending a rainy or gray day on the river than a 'farmer-john' or 'farmer-jane' wetsuit, with a fleece jacket and waterproof shell over it. And don't forget neoprene booties on your feet, inside your sandals or sneakers. Of course, in extreme conditions, and early spring rafting trips, the only garment that matters is a dry suit. But these are expensive, specialized pieces of equipment. If you're really into the sport of rafting, you'll be buying a drysuit at some point.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nBring a Hat, or Even Better, Bring Two Ball caps are fine, but it's also nice to have a hat that shades your ears and the back of your neck. So broad-brim straw hats or cowboy hats are great to have on a river trip. Also, rafting retailers sell 'hat tethers' which are short pieces of cord with clips on both ends. To prevent loosing your hat to the wind, clip one end of the tether to the back of your hat and the other to your life jacket. A hat lost to the river on the first day of a river trip is a bummer. So it's nice to have that spare. Bring spare sunglasses, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another recommendation is to bring a bandana to shield the back of the neck. There are commercial bandana-sponges available which, when soaked with water and applied around the neck help in keeping you cool in the hot sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bug Protection\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some rivers, especially in the southwest, have major-league bug seasons. These typically extend from late-May through July. Outdoor retailers like REI sell head nets, caps with built-in bug screens, and full body net suits. Bug repellant will go only so far. Sometimes you just need the specialized clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Dangerous Footwear\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In my opinion, sandals that use Velcro to connect the straps have no place on white water rafting trips. If you're thrown into the river, at the point where you need foot protection the most, to fend off rocks and logs, they can be pulled off your feet by the current. To be barefoot in fast current is a life threatening situation. And on the beach, sand can make the Velcro ineffective as a closure. Bring good quality river sandals that use buckles. This is really a matter of keeping you safe, not just warm weather comfort and style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I advise the use of felt-soled shoes or boots if you're rowing your own raft on very low water trips and very high water trips. Whenever the chances are great that you will be out of your boat, standing or pushing on wet rocks, felt soles are the ticket. They give incredible traction on wet surfaces. Also boots that protect your ankles can prevent some very painful pinch and abrasion situations and sprains when you're standing on a boulder-strewn river bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flip-flops are a joy to have in camp, but like Velcro, they are dangerous to wear while aboard a moving raft. Your feet take a beating all day as they are constantly wet. Going barefoot at a beach camp is fun for awhile, but having some flip-flops to change to is great when your feet start feeling abused. And sometimes the beaches are just too hot to go without footwear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Foot Care\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bring a pair of tennis or running shoes or broken-in walking shoes for camp footwear and side hikes. If your campsite is not sand, there is a high risk of stubbing toes and cutting your feet. Because your feet are constantly wet and then dry and wet again, sores don't seem to heal on a rafting trip. So any cut or scratch on your feet is just going to get worse each day. Take special care of your feet from the very first day. We take several rolls of waterproof rubber adhesive tape. It works far, far better than bandaids or regular adhesive tape. You can find it in the first aid section at your local drugstore (we find it at Target). Apply a strip at the first sign of any foot abrasion or nick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Clothing and Personal Items Checklists\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below are the lists of clothing and personal items that each member of our river trips bring. We reprint these lists for each participant as a reminder in the weeks before we leave home. A good way to use these lists is to copy and paste the lists into a Word document and print them out. Then make a small circle beside each item as you locate that item and put that item into the pile to go on the trip. The circle represents "located" status. Then later, on the day you actually pack to leave, put a checkmark in each circle as you pack that item into your bag to indicate "packed" status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Clothing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Ball cap \u002F sun hat\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Wool or fleece cold weather hat\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Rain jacket or splash jacket\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Fleece jacket\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Rain pants or splash pants\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Fleece pants\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Fleece, wool, or neoprene gloves\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Warm shirt \u002F sweater \u002F sweatshirt\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Light shirt (light color, long sleeves)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Long underwear top\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Long underwear bottom\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Long pants\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Belt\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Shorts\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Swimming suit(s)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Under wear, etc\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Tee shirts or tank tops\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Socks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>River Sandals\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Flip-flops\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Walking\u002Fhiking shoes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Personal Items\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Glasses \u002F sunglasses\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Sun Screen and Sun Block\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Wash cloth\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Towel\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Toilet kit, etc\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Nalgene bottle\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Bug Spray\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Camp Knife\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Camera\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Film or memory cards\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Spare camera batteries\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Book(s)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Flashlight\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Make Sure You Know Who Is Providing These:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nIf you're going on a rafting vacation with a commercial guide service, the guide service will probably supply at least some of the following items. 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Self bailing rafts or 'self bailers' have the traditional raft shape, while catarafts, known as 'cats' for short, are made of a pair of pontoons straddled by a metal frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Self Bailing Rafts\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is it that a whitewater raft can bail water out of itself? Well, an ingeniously simple design makes it happen; the floor of a self bailing raft is a wide flat inflated chamber, sort of like a big air-mattress. The edges of the floor are stitched or laced to the rest of the raft. When inflated, the floor is about 4 or 5 inches thick, so the top surface of the floor is above the surface of the water. When water splashes into the raft, it flows across the floor, down over the edge of the floor, and out through the lacing. This design works amazingly well. A self bailer filled to the brim with water will proceed to empty itself in just a few seconds. (Been there many times!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you've ever used a bucket to bail water out of a raft, you know how sweet it is to have a self bailer. In fact, if you float with someone who has an older non-self-bailing raft (known as a 'bucket boat' for the obvious trait - it retains water), you get to stop and wait for them to bail at the bottom of each major rapid. So, nowadays, when someone says 'raft', they're usually talking about a self bailer. If they say they've got a 'bucket boat', well, too bad for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Self bailers are the work horses on rafting trips because they can carry a lot of gear and passengers. Popular sizes are in the range from 13 - 18 feet long, with 14 feet probably a minimum for carrying gear and two adults on a multi-day raft trip. A length of 15-16 feet is ideal, and 18 footers are sure nice to have on larger rivers. From a performance standpoint, rowing a self bailer is more like driving a bus. So the longer the raft, the slower it is to maneuver. And the performance of any raft is diminished if it is overloaded, pressing it deeper into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Catarafts\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cats are far more maneuverable than a self bailing raft but carry less weight. Catarafts are the sports cars of the river. And like sports cars, they carry fewer passengers, but provide a lot of fun for the driver. If you're new to rafting, you would be well advised to consider buying a cataraft as your first raft. Their maneuverability will help you recover when you mis-judge a rapid, and of course they're a whole lot of fun. If you live close to a white water river so that you can go boating on the weekend, a cataraft is the ideal raft for a day trip. And cat-a-rafts are also ideal for high water or extreme multi-day trips when each participant will row their own raft. Sizes of catarafts are often described as pairs of dimensions separated by "X", like "12X20", "16X24". The first number is the length in feet, and the second number is the diameter of the pontoons in inches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Modern Raft Designs\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the last decade, whitewater rafts have undergone rapid evolution. Just as snow ski manufacturers have achieved radical increases in performance though ski shape and materials, whitewater raft manufacturers are constantly experimenting with raft tube shapes to achieve improved performance on the river. One of the first changes to come along was the ‘diminished tube’ concept for self bailers. With these boats, the diameter of the raft tubes is smaller at the ends of the raft than at the middle of its length. The intent is to reduce wind resistance and increase interior space for passengers and gear. Modern cataraft designs include ‘tear-drop’, meaning the tubes are asymmetrical in the long axis, and ‘fairy slippers’, meaning the ends of the tubes are turned up radically. The manufacturers tend to invent their own terminology so you'll need to do your research. If you’re buying a new cat-a-raft, you're strongly advised to try out a number of boats before you buy. And of course, ask questions of expert boaters on Internet forums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Paddle Rafts\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Self bailing rafts can be set up with a rigid metal (or on rare occasions, wood) frame that rests across the top of the raft, to which oar locks are mounted and oars attached. The other configuration is to leave the frame and oars at home and just use paddles. So the term 'paddle raft' refers to this other configuration. It's just a term for a self bailer that is set up with inflated seats known as 'thwarts' (say 'wort' and add the "th") for passengers to sit on. Passengers are obligated to row, or more accurately, paddle the boat down the river. While this means work for the passengers, it makes for a very entertaining, social, and usually wet ride! Most commercial river guide services run paddle boats to give the paying customers the full immersion (pun intended) experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The normal configuration for a paddle raft is to have a 'captain' (meaning skilled and knowledgeable guide) sitting at the rear of the boat shouting orders to the crew and using her paddle to steer or make fine adjustments to speed and direction. The 'crew' is the rest of the passengers, with half of them paddling on one side and the other half paddling on the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Boat Speed\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the paddle strokes that a paddle raft crew takes to steer the boat propel the boat forward. Therefore paddle rafts move down the river faster than other boats. Self bailers are next fastest. Fully loaded self bailers carry a lot of momentum and offer a lot of surface area to the river. So friction with the water causes them to be dragged along easily by the current. Since it's a lot more work to fight against these factors, the steering strokes that the person at the oars takes are usually forward strokes. The boatman just tries to adjust the direction or vector of the boats natural movement down the river. It may be surprising to know that catarafts are usually the slowest at travelling down the river as they offer less surface area for friction and are so light that it is easy for the oarsman to pull back, arresting the momentum. For these reasons, rookie oarsmen in catarafts are usually at the back of any group of rafts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What the Heck Is R2?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You might hear the term "R2" mentioned in the context of whitewater rafting. This refers to a paddle raft being paddled by just two persons. They usually sit shoulder to shoulder in the middle of the raft, each padding a side. Of course, they can sit anywhere they want. The term R2 implies a sportier version of paddle rafting since it is more challenging to maneuver the boat when there are just two persons aboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Kayaks\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other forms of river craft are worth mentioning. The obvious one is kayaks. These also come in two flavors; hard shelled kayaks made of various rigid plastics, and 'inflatable' kayaks, also known as "IK's" that are made of the same materials as rafts. Both types of kayaks are a lot of fun and have their vocal advocates. I'll just point out a little bit of trivia. That is, while both groups share the river, hard shelled kayakers and rafters generally don't intermingle much. They are two different sports that share the same playing field. But some hard shell kayakers shun their inflatable brethren in IKs. So, ironically, inflatable kayakers tend to hang out with the rafters. I guess it's a case of 'rubber sticks together'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Dories\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another craft you may see on the river is the 'drift boat' or 'dorie'. These have a traditional boat shape with bow and stern rising high to break the waves. They're made of aluminum, fiberglass, wood, or polyethylene plastic. These are the craft of choice for fishing rapid rivers, as their flat smooth bottomed hull shape allows them to stop and hover in fast water and their rigid floors allow fishermen to easily stand and cast. Dories definately offer a sporty ride as they're not as stable as cats and self-bailers in big water. The best whitewater designs have sealed compartments for gear storage and to aid in flotation, should too much water come over the side. An obvious disadvantage is their allergy to rocks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>J-Rigs and Sweep Boats\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, you may come across two other types of rafts, both big. 'J-rigs' are giant rafts that are very specialized passenger and gear haulers constructed of huge pontoons and are often motorized. They're used by many of the commercial rafting companies in the Grand Canyon. The second type of giant rafts are called 'sweep boats', named for the two huge oars used to steer them. They're basically very large self bailers, but the oars extend out both ends of the raft, and steer the boat like rudders rather than extending out the sides to row as a normal self bailer does. Sweep boats, or "sweeps", are commonly used by commercial outfitters on the Middle Fork of the Salmon; you'll rarely see them on other rivers. Their advantage is that they carry huge loads of camping gear and food. And, due to the huge displacement and surface area exposed to the current, they are the fastest non-motorized craft on the river. Their disadvantage is that they have no brakes! Without lateral oars to pull back against the current, they can't slow down and must ram the shore to stop. Trust that if you see one, the guide holding those big oars is both very courageous and very skilled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcp\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F12",[109,114],{"id":110,"url":111,"permalink":111,"api_url":112,"alt":113},"blog_assets::rafts-whitewater-craft-types.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Frafts-whitewater-craft-types.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fblog_assets\u002Frafts-whitewater-craft-types.png","rafts whitwater craft",{"id":110,"url":111,"permalink":111,"api_url":112,"alt":17},12,"2023-12-05T14:18:39.000000Z","Learn about the different types of Rafts and Whitewater Craft used to navigate rivers around the world.",{"id":110,"url":111,"permalink":111,"api_url":112,"alt":113},"Rafts and Other Types of Whitewater Craft","rafts-and-other-types-of-whitewater-craft",{"id":122,"name":123,"email":124,"api_url":125},1,"James Sweeney","wildwestriverrider@gmail.com","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fusers\u002F1",{"api_url":127,"author":128,"blueprint":129,"collection":130,"content":131,"date":17,"edit_url":132,"hero_image":133,"id":140,"is_entry":27,"last_modified":141,"locale":29,"meta_description":142,"meta_image":143,"meta_title":148,"mount":17,"order":17,"origin_id":17,"permalink":17,"private":32,"published":27,"slug":149,"status":34,"title":150,"updated_at":141,"updated_by":151,"uri":17,"url":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F11",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"title":13,"handle":14},{"title":13,"handle":14},"\u003Cp>Yes. It is true. As of September 1st, 2023, newDescents is the new home of \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>whitewatercampsites.com\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>. Whitewater campsites was a go-to resource for river runners since the early 2000s. The founder, Will, built whitewater campsites as a passion project and it quickly became a treasure among those of us in the whitewater community. Over the past year or so, Will had been looking to pass the torch to someone and through a little bit of luck and good fortune, we were able to connect and make things happen. We are still waiting for the domain to transfer but all of the data that was once available on whitewatercampistes.com is now available on newDescents - select: “\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Frivers\u002F\">Rivers\u003C\u002Fa>” in the navigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where we are at\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To date, we have cleaned and structured the data to work in our more modern application. You can access all of the content and in most cases even see where the camps are located on a map. The information is as accurate as it was on Whitewater Campsites at the time of transfer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where are we going\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much like Will and Whitewater Campsites, newDescents is a passion project. As usage grows, so will the speed at which we release new features. In the coming months, you will begin to have the ability to save the campsites to your trip plans, locate the campsites along the river gauge map, and be able to upload images\u002Fprovide feedback on changes to the camps themselves. Our goal is to grow newdescents into a true river planning tool but it’s going to take time for us to develop and it’s going to require patronage from the community - we welcome any and all feedback and suggestions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Our promise to you\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are not looking to build something that will eventually cost money to access. We also do not want to ruin the experience with endless display ads. The newDescents website and Progressive Web Application (PWA) will always be free (yes, you can install newDescents on your phone just like an app).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you are asking yourself why we ask you to create an account on a free site, it’s so that you can save locations such as water & snow gauges, campsites, etc. and create alerts, and plan trips. If you don’t want to do those things, the information will still be available without needing an account. In time, we do hope to cover our costs through partnerships with companies and organizations that are actively protecting our rivers and\u002For creating products that support the river community. We might also start selling some swag - we have some cool stickers in the works that would look great on almost any dry box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We at newDescents want to thank Will for dedicating himself to such a great resource and for passing the torch to us. We hope to build upon what he started and continue to make a positive contribution to the whitewater community and we thank each of you for your support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcp\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F11",[134,139],{"id":135,"url":136,"permalink":136,"api_url":137,"alt":138},"blog_assets::whitewater_campsites-1694526555.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fwhitewater_campsites-1694526555.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fblog_assets\u002Fwhitewater_campsites-1694526555.png","whitewater campsites camp location on Yampa River",{"id":135,"url":136,"permalink":136,"api_url":137,"alt":17},11,"2023-12-14T15:28:45.000000Z","Whitewater campsites new home is now newDescents. Access all of the same great information such as river camp photos, camp locations, and camp details.",{"id":144,"url":145,"permalink":145,"api_url":146,"alt":147},"blog_assets::whitewater_campsites.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fwhitewater_campsites.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fblog_assets\u002Fwhitewater_campsites.png","whitewater campsites camp site location on Yampa River","whitewater campsites new home","whitewater-campsites-new-home","Whitewater Campsites New Home",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"api_url":153,"author":154,"blueprint":155,"collection":156,"content":157,"date":17,"edit_url":158,"hero_image":159,"id":166,"is_entry":27,"last_modified":167,"locale":29,"meta_description":168,"meta_image":169,"meta_title":170,"mount":17,"order":17,"origin_id":17,"permalink":17,"private":32,"published":27,"slug":171,"status":34,"title":172,"updated_at":167,"updated_by":173,"uri":17,"url":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F6",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"title":13,"handle":14},{"title":13,"handle":14},"\u003Cp>In 2021, newDescents officially launched the beta version of their Progressive Web Application (PWA) or "WebApp" for Adventure Trip Planning. WebApps are still relatively new to the market and have yet to receive the wide-spread adoption of their Native Application (iOS and Android) counterparts. So you may be wondering why newDescents built our new platform on PWA Technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What is a WebApp or Progressive Web Application?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A progressive web application (PWA) is a type of software delivered through the web. A progressive web application provides the performance and feel of a native application without the need for a company to support multiple development environments. WebApps can be installed on any device for added performance or be used purely as a website - the experience is the same for the end consumer. Focusing on a single web application allows companies to spend more time focusing on what matters - solving problems for their audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What are the benefits of a WebApp?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>No App Store, No App Store Updates. WebApps do not require consumers to manage updates through app stores. Updates are sent directly to the application and with a simple prompt, the end consumer is able to easily keep their WebApp up-to-date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Any Device, Any Platform. Progressive WebApps can deliver the exact same experience on any device - phones, tablets, and computers. Consumers can choose to install the PWA on their device or use it purely as a website - the experience is the same. Along with working on multiple devices, WebApps also work cross-platform (iOS and Android) which all but guarantees the same user experience between platforms. For newDescents, this means that all group members experience the same functionality and tool sets - this is an important aspect for an application such as newDescents that is being designed to help keep everyone on the same page when it comes to their upcoming trips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Speed of Improvements and Deployment. Only having to focus on a single progressive web application for all users allows newDescents and other PWA developers to move more quickly and efficiently. For users of newDescents, this means that you will see more and more improvements happening more regularly than you would with native applications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What are some of the shortcomings of Web Applications?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Apple currently does not allow for PWA push notifications. For newDescents users on iOS phones, this means that you will not receive push notifications to your phone when an alert is triggered from your newDescents account - you will need to rely on the email prompts and in-app messages. This problem somewhat contradicts point #2 from above as far as consistency goes but we are hopeful that Apple is going to lift this constraint in the spring of 2023.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>It feels like a Native Application but functionally, it's... different. Whether you are using an Android device or iOS device, you have probably become accustomed to the various motion gestures that each platform provides within their Native Apps such as swipe behaviors, etc. With PWA's, even though they look and feel like native apps, consumers will be quick to point out that many of the motion gestures and quick shortcuts they are used to are not available in Progressive Web Apps. For the individual, this may seem like an annoyance but from a technology perspective, it helps to create more unity across platforms including more globally recognized UX patterns and accessibility standards that are cross-platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n\u003Cp>For newDescents, we believe the Progressive Web App will make for a better overall experience for all newDescents consumers and their groups. We also like knowing that we are on the cutting edge of this new technology and are looking forward to pushing it forward and helping to pave the way for other PWAs that are sure to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fnewdescents_plaque.png\" alt=\"newDescents\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get Started with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Fregister\">newDescents\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcp\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F6",[160,165],{"id":161,"url":162,"permalink":162,"api_url":163,"alt":164},"blog_assets::newdescents_plaque.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fnewdescents_plaque.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fblog_assets\u002Fnewdescents_plaque.png","newdescents identity",{"id":161,"url":162,"permalink":162,"api_url":163,"alt":17},6,"2023-06-28T17:52:27.000000Z","The beta version of the newDescents Progressive Web Application (PWA) or \"WebApp\" for Adventure Trip Planning officially launched in 2021",{"id":161,"url":162,"permalink":162,"api_url":163,"alt":164},"newDescents Progressive Web Application","newdescents-launches-progressive-web-app","newDescents launches Progressive Web Application",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"api_url":175,"author":176,"blueprint":177,"collection":178,"content":179,"date":17,"edit_url":180,"hero_image":181,"id":188,"is_entry":27,"last_modified":167,"locale":29,"meta_description":189,"meta_image":190,"meta_title":191,"mount":17,"order":17,"origin_id":17,"permalink":17,"private":32,"published":27,"slug":192,"status":34,"title":193,"updated_at":167,"updated_by":194,"uri":17,"url":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F5",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"title":13,"handle":14},{"title":13,"handle":14},"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>newDescents: What it is and why is it being built\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NewDescents is an adventure planning tool. It's being designed for those who guide and for those who participate in solo and group adventures outdoors. Our goal is to bring the adventure community together and help make the adventure trip planning process easier for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Education: What we’ve learned so far\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our group, on average, embarks on 15-25 group trips per year. From weekend warrior trips to multi-day and multi-week winter hut trips and summer rafting trips. No matter the trip, the planning never gets any easier. You always have to account for the gear which includes the process of determining which gear to bring, and who’s bringing what, along with who’s cooking which meals, who has which jobs to do and more. Spreadsheets are cumbersome and do not include the other visual data that is needed such as locations, routes, itinerary planning, etc. We were wanting to make our lives a little easier by building an app to manage all of the pieces that go into an adventure trip. And as it turns out, we were not the only ones with the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Who: Who’s behind newDescents?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>newDescents is a start-up among friends. You have James S. who is developing all of the code and is the Chief Architect behind the infrastructure. And you have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbrianforkner.com\">Brian F\u003C\u002Fa>. who is acting as the primary Product, Marketing, and Design person. Along with James and Brian, there is also a small community of river rats and ski bums helping to guide each and every move that newDescents makes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for James and Brian, they have been working together as colleagues and business partners for over 12 years. They were arguably the first to market with a fully integrated Google Mapping System (info-maps) for Wordpress back in 2010. The Mapping System opened the door for anyone to implement mobile-first (a big deal back then) interactive maps on their websites and use the mapping data for SEO and Content Strategies. The system was used for the GoPro Mountain Games and many other events and adventure companies throughout Colorado. After the mapping company, they went on to help build what quickly became one of Colorado's largest adventure rental companies (RMAR) in Vail, Colorado. And as for newDescents, they are now hoping to take all they have learned about the adventure community over the years and apply it to a tool that works for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from working together, Brian and James combine for over 40 years of river guiding and backcountry guiding experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Cover Photo: James & Brian in Desolation Canyon\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch5>Photo Credit: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stonehousepictures.org\u002F\">Stonehouse Pictures\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh5>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fnewdescents_plaque.png\" alt=\"newDescents\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get Started with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Fregister\">newDescents\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcp\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F5",[182,187],{"id":183,"url":184,"permalink":184,"api_url":185,"alt":186},"blog_assets::newdescents_about_newdescents.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fnewdescents_about_newdescents.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fblog_assets\u002Fnewdescents_about_newdescents.png","about newdescents",{"id":183,"url":184,"permalink":184,"api_url":185,"alt":17},5,"newDescents Adventure Planning Tool and Trip Planning Tool. Designed for those who travel adventurously.",{"id":183,"url":184,"permalink":184,"api_url":185,"alt":186},"embarking on newdescents","embarking-on-newdescents","Embarking on newDescents",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"api_url":196,"author":197,"blueprint":198,"collection":199,"content":200,"date":17,"edit_url":201,"hero_image":202,"id":8,"is_entry":27,"last_modified":167,"locale":29,"meta_description":209,"meta_image":210,"meta_title":211,"mount":17,"order":17,"origin_id":17,"permalink":17,"private":32,"published":27,"slug":212,"status":34,"title":211,"updated_at":167,"updated_by":213,"uri":17,"url":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F4",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"title":13,"handle":14},{"title":13,"handle":14},"\u003Cp>You can now use your newDescents app to create personalized snow reports and monitor the snow conditions of your favorite backcountry regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Gauges are updated every 24 hours. The snow gauges shown on the newDescents map are the gauges that the USGS uses to monitor snow regions. They are not ski resort snow gauges although some ski resorts may have a nearby gauge such as Vail and Copper Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newDescent Gauge map is being designed for backcountry travelers. For those planning Hut Trips, Cross Country Ski Trips, Snowmobile Trips, and AT Trips. newDescents maps are not necessarily for those going to the ski resorts. In the current release (newDescents 1.0), the gauges will tell you recent snow accumulation and total depth at the gauge. We currently do not provide information on the safety of the snow pack. Please take caution and check with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Favalanche.org\u002Fnational-avalanche-center\u002F\">National Avalanche Center\u003C\u002Fa> before heading out into the backcountry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>SNOW REPORTS:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To use the Snow Reports feature, you must be \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Flogin\">signed in\u003C\u002Fa> to your newDescents account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fcreate-snow-report.gif\" alt=\"Snow Reports\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How To Create your Snow Reports\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Visit: newDescents Map\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Save: The Snow Gauge nearest to your region\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Select: Favorites and select "Snow gauges" from the dropdown\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>SNOW ALERTS:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To use the Snow Alerts feature, you must be \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\u002Flogin\">signed in\u003C\u002Fa> to your newDescents account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fcreate-snow-alerts.gif\" alt=\"Snow Alerts\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How To Create your Snow Alerts:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Visit: Favorites and Select Snow Gauges\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Select: "Alert" on the Gauge you want to set an alert for\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Set Value: Alert Values are set to Inches\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Save: Save alert and create as many as you would like\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewdescents.com\">Get Started with Your First Snow Report and Snow Alerts\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Alert Notifications\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you have your alerts set with values, it's then up to mother nature. Once a snow level is reached that matches your alert criteria, the app will send you and email alerting you of the snow accumulation. if you're on an android device, you will also receive a push message from newDescents. For both iOS and Android, when you open your newDescents App, you will see the snow alert in the upper right corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Support for Push Messages on iOS\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apply currently does not allow for push messages from webApps such as newDescents. Apple does not like that they can't profit from webApps. For you Apple users (myself included), we expect Apple to allow for push messages in spring of 2023. Meaning, snow alert push messages will not be available for winter 2022\u002F23. However, if you are a river runner as well, you will be able to take advantage of the feature starting in the spring of 2023 to receive CFS alerts for your favorite rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcp\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F4",[203,208],{"id":204,"url":205,"permalink":205,"api_url":206,"alt":207},"blog_assets::snow-reports-snow-alerts-newdescents.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fsnow-reports-snow-alerts-newdescents.png","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fblog_assets\u002Fsnow-reports-snow-alerts-newdescents.png","Snow Reports",{"id":204,"url":205,"permalink":205,"api_url":206,"alt":17},"Monitor Snow Reports and Set Alerts for your favorite backcountry ski areas with newDescents App",{"id":204,"url":205,"permalink":205,"api_url":206,"alt":207},"Snow Reports with newDescents","snow-reports-with-newdescents",{"id":8,"name":9,"email":10,"api_url":11},{"api_url":215,"author":216,"blueprint":217,"collection":218,"content":219,"date":17,"edit_url":220,"hero_image":221,"id":228,"is_entry":27,"last_modified":167,"locale":29,"meta_description":229,"meta_image":230,"meta_title":226,"mount":17,"order":17,"origin_id":17,"permalink":17,"private":32,"published":27,"slug":231,"status":34,"title":226,"updated_at":167,"updated_by":232,"uri":17,"url":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F3",{"id":122,"name":123,"email":124,"api_url":125},{"title":13,"handle":14},{"title":13,"handle":14},"\u003Cp>We've assembled this list of Camp Kitchen Essentials based on what has worked for us through the years. This list includes everything required by river permit inspectors and is also ideal for car camping and RV camping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fcamping-kitchen-list.jpg\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen list\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Lets get started:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nCamp Kitchen Essentials\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Camp Set Up:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe most important piece of equipment for any outdoor kitchen is the Kitchen Mat. These mats are designed to catch micro trash and help keep your kitchen clean of sand and other contaminants. Camp Kitchen Mats are easy to pack and highly durable. Along with a Kitchen Mat, you will also need to have a few sturdy tables. On the river, one bay table and one roll table is enough for a small group but for more than say 8 people, you are probably going to want at least 3 tables of any combination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Kitchen Mat\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Kitchen Table\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Roll Table\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Camp Sanitation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe Camp Kitchen Mat is your first step to a clean kitchen. Along with the Mat, you will also need a trash can - Ammo Cans are preferred on the river but any container that has a lid with a strong seal would make for a good trash can. You'll also want biodegradable soaps, a hand wash station, and of course, plenty of clean water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NewDescents Pro Tip:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Bring a compost bucket. Composting is a great way to minimize trash and can also be used to collect the ashes from your fire pit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Trash Can w\u002FBags\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Hand Wash Station\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Bio-Safe Soap\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Water\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Camp Meal Prep\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nIts usually best to determine what you need in your kitchen buckets long before the trip. Ask your chefs (if not you) what they will be making for meals and what they will require at camp in order to prepare the meals. Space is on short supply when camping so anything extra is waste. If you don't know what your group is making, bring the essentials which includes the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Pots and Pans by Meal\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Large Cook Pot\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Large Skillet\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Cutting Boards\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Cutting Knives\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Camp Cooking & Serving\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nAgain, always best to check with the camp cooks to understand what will be needed when it comes to cooking. Personally, our group is a huge proponent of Partner Steele Stoves. Coleman and MSR also make some durable stoves and arguably more cost effective but the quality of the Partner Stoves really is unmatched. As for utensils and mess kits, this is usually a group decision. Some groups prefer that everyone bring their own while others prefer to provide utensils and mess kits for everone. If you are bringing you own, the MSR mess kits are a solid product with the collapsable bowls but weary of the plastic sporks - they are easy to break in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Stoves\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Propane\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Utensils\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Mess Kits\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Camp Clean Up\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nCamp Clean Up can be tricky. If you are on a river trip, make sure you check with the ranger on the rules of the river. Some rivers such as the Main Salmon want you to strain your gray water above the water line, and disperse it while other rivers such as the Green are ok with you straining into the river. In either case, a strainer is a must - even if you're car camping, its good to have one. And dont forget your wash buckets. Some groups get by with 3 but we prefer having 4. One for the initial rinse to get the bulk of the food waste off, one for the bleach mix, one for the soap mix, and one for the clean rinse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Dish Wash Station\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Strainer\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Camp Coffee\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nDon't forget to bring coffee. its worse than forgetting beer. People can be tolerable sober, but they are often intolerable without coffee. And when it comes to coffee, everyone has "their" way of doing it. Some are ok with instant coffee (gross) and others prefer to bring grounds and percolator. Others like to mix a variety of coffees into a sock and let it soak like a tea bag. Personally, I like the percolator approach with basic grounds. Its easy clean up and percolators are relatively durable. That being said, the sock approach taste the best. And Baileys. Try not to forget the Baileys or St. Brendan's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Coffee\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Baileys\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Percolator\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Nice to Haves:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThese are not required items but they do make life easier. The mesh kitchen bags from DRE are fantastic for letting your mess kits and dishes air dry. There is also a company in Oak Creek, CO.  that makes these. They're just easy to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As mentioned early, composting is a really great way to manage your trash while camping and you can use your compost bucket to collect ashes from your fire pit. Highly recommend bring a compost bucket on your next camping trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly. A Blaster. You need to have a legitimate propane tank to run one of these but they make your life a lot easier. You can boil large pots of water in a matter of minutes. So whether you are cooking a large pasta meal or boil in a bag burritos or maybe you just need to get your wash station going with some warm water, a Blaster is one of those luxury items that once you have one, you'll never understand how you went without one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Mesh Bag for Utensils\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Compost Bucket\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Blaster\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcp\u002Fcollections\u002Fblog\u002Fentries\u002F3",[222,227],{"id":223,"url":224,"permalink":224,"api_url":225,"alt":226},"blog_assets::camp-kitchen-essentials.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fcamp-kitchen-essentials.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newdescents.com\u002Fcms\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fblog_assets\u002Fcamp-kitchen-essentials.jpg","Camp Kitchen Essentials",{"id":223,"url":224,"permalink":224,"api_url":225,"alt":17},3,"We've assembled this list of Camp Kitchen Essentials based on what has worked for us through the years. 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