Multi-day river trips require careful preparation and organization not only to make sure you and your paddling team have everything you require, but to ensure it all fits in the kayaks. We scouted out all the coolest gear on display at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016 and chose items that we think are necessary for your next multi-day river trip.
MSR Trailshot Microfilter
Having a solid plan for water treatment on your multi-day river trips is crucial, and having a super-effective and fast one is important. The MSR Trailshot Microfilter won an Outdoor Retailer Best of Show for it’s lightweight pocket-size design and quick functioning. The 142-gram filter can fill a one-liter bottle in 60 seconds, treats up to 200 liters and disappears inside a pocket. You can clean it simply by giving it a few shakes to restore flow rates while in the field. The best part? You can walk up to a stream and drink straight from it (or just lean over your kayak!). The Trailshot Microfilter will be released in 2017 and retails for $49.95.
Mountain House Backcountry Meals
After a long day of scouting and paddling rapids, every kayaker will crave a nutritious and flavorful meal around the fire. If you are looking to reduce the weight in your kayak, want lightweight emergency meals or are simply stoked about good food, Mountain House’s freeze dried food packs should go with you on your multi-day trip. Our favorites we saw at Outdoor Retailer were the macaroni and cheese and beef stroganoff with noodles. If you really want to celebrate that killer drop you pulled off during the day, try one of their freeze dried ice cream sandwiches.
Goal Zero Slide Battery
Whether you are bringing your phone of the river with you to shoot photos of you styling the waves or as a just-in-case means of communication, Goal Zero’s Slide Battery will give your phone extra life. The Slide Battery is in collaboration with OtterBox’s uniVERSE case, and slips seamlessly behind the case and provides power for your phone. The Slide Battery gives your phone one extra battery charge and also comes with an integrated kickstand so you and your paddling friends can lean back and review video from the day’s whitewater fun. The Slide is available for iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus and retails for $54.99 and $59.99 respectively.
