Gear Garage Live Show | October 15th, 2024

This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.

Topics and links that Zach talked about this episode

• New Online Courses
• Answer Questions

Some of the Questions that Zach covered in the Q&A section of this episode

Topic: River Footwear

Hey Zach! I’ve heard you talk about having good river shoes on many episodes. I’ve worn keens for years on day trips and short overnighter’s. However, the amount of sand I got in them on the lower salmon this year over a 6 day trip caused a lot of uncomfortable rub spots. Plus, if I need to get out mid river, or walk to a scout, I need some better stability. What are your recommendations for brands? Are they typically brands you need to wear socks with? Thanks!

Your information is great and I’ve learned a ton from you as a first year boat captain.

Topic: 2 Person Cataraft

Hey Zach, hope you had a great summer season. In perhaps a reflection of how my year has been going , following up on a chat we had back in March at the Class IV School. Would love to get your thoughts/recommendations on a 2-person cataraft for Chrys and I that would be:

• Big enough for two seats (Chrys' back doesn't do well with coolers/dry boxes)
• Small enough to be movable by two people, even if one tube at a time (prefer < 80 lb per tube)
• Take down frame
• Can be rigged for either day trips (most often) with two seats, or for 4-5 day lightweight overnights

Any thoughts on a good fit, and who is doing good packages these days?

Topic: Organizing / Rigging

Love the show, I'm a huge proselytizer and telling everyone I know about what I learn here, especially people just getting into rafting.

I'm always looking for more efficient ways to do things. Right now, I roll my cam straps like this and throw them in a mesh bag. This certainly beats the squirrel's nest of unwrapped straps in a bag, but do you know of a better way?

Topic: Joocla GottaGo

Saw this new toilet system from Joocla and wanted to get your thoughts on it. It is significantly cheaper than some of the other options out there and seems like it would work well for smaller groups.