Reliable Multi-Day River Gear for Experienced Boaters

 

We provide clean, dialed-in rafts and gear for experienced private boaters running:

 

• Middle Fork of the Salmon

• Main Salmon

• Lower Salmon

• Hells Canyon

• Select Idaho day stretches

 

If you know how to row and manage whitewater, we make the gear easy.

 

If you don’t, book a guided trip instead.
 

Choose Your Boat Size

Here’s how most groups size their boats:

 

9.5 ft Raft

• Best for: Solo rower

• Small, nimble, lightweight setup.

 

12 ft & 13 ft Center Frame Rafts

• Best for: 1 rower + 1 passenger

• Or 1 rower + 2 small passengers

• Great for lighter loads and smaller rivers.

 

14 ft Rafts (Paddle or Center Frame)

• Best for: 1 rower + 2 passengers

• Balanced option for smaller multi-day trips.

 

16 ft Center Frame Raft (Most Popular)

• Best for: 1 rower + 2–4 passengers

• This is the standard multi-day gear boat for most private groups.

• Stable. Forgiving. Carries weight well.

 

If you’re unsure what to rent, this is usually it.

 

18 ft Center Frame Gear Raft

• Best for: Larger loads or bigger expeditions

• Designed for heavy gear and extended trips.

• Heavy and requires more experience. 
   

All rafts are AIRE self-bailing rafts built for whitewater durability and performance.

 

Rental Pricing

 

Paddle Rafts

• 14 ft Paddle Raft: $125 first day / $90 additional days

• 16 ft Paddle Raft: $155 first day / $100 additional days

 

Stern Frame Rowing Rafts

• 16 ft Stern Frame Raft: $155 first day / $100 additional days

 

Center Frame Gear Rafts

• 9.5 ft: $95 per day

• 12 ft: $120 per day

• 13 ft: $125 per day

• 14 ft: $150 per day

• 16 ft (Most Popular): $175 per day

• 18 ft: $225 per day

 

Peak season pricing may vary slightly.

 

What’s Included With Raft Rentals
 

1. Paddle Raft (Guide-Style Paddle Boat)

Designed for paddle crews with no rowing frame.

Includes:

• Raft

• Thwarts

• Perimeter safety line

• Paddle(s)

• Life jackets (PFDs)

• Straps

• Pump

• Throw rope

• Invasive species sticker
   

Does NOT Include:

• Rowing frame

• Oars

• Oar locks or oar tethers

• Dry box

• Cooler

• Frame tool
   

2. Stern Frame Rowing Raft

Raft with a rear-mounted rowing frame. 

Includes:

• Raft

• Thwarts

• Stern rowing frame

• Oar locks and oar tethers

• Two oars (can include a spare if requested)

• Paddle(s)

• Straps

• Life jackets (PFDs)

• Pump

• Throw rope

• Invasive species sticker

• Frame tool
   

Does NOT Include:

• Dry box

• Cooler
   

3. Center Frame Gear Raft

Full gear setup for multi-day expeditions.

Includes:

• Raft

• Center rowing frame

• Oar locks and oar tethers

• Three oars

• Straps

• Empty cooler (9.5, 12, 13, 14ft rafts have medium sized coolers)

• Empty dry box (center seat box mounted in frame)

• Life jackets (PFDs)

• Pump

• Throw rope

• Invasive species sticker

• Frame tool
   

Repair kit included on multi-day trips only. One repair kit per group.

 

Large Group Outfitting (16–30 People)

 

Full expedition outfitting is designed for large, experienced private groups only.

If you are planning a fully self-supported multi-day expedition and need:

 

Boats. Dry boxes. Kitchen boxes. Groovers. Tables. Firepans. Blasters. Stoves. Propane. Coolers. Dry bags. Paco pads. Food coordination. Delivery. Pickup.

 

Understand what that really means.

 

A properly outfitted multi-day river trip requires over 275 individual gear and logistics items before food and personal gear is even added. That includes safety systems, repair kits, sanitation systems, cooking equipment, frame rigging, spare parts, transport coordination, and permit compliance.

 

Most groups reach out thinking they need “boats, food, and coolers.”

 

In reality, a backcountry expedition is a full logistical operation.

 

When groups begin adding everything required to safely and legally run a multi-day trip, rental costs rise quickly. At that scale, you are also managing:

 

• Menu planning and food packing

• Dietary restrictions

• Cold storage and ice rotation

• Cooking systems

• River navigation

• Safety response

• Waste systems

• Group coordination

• Contingency planning

We do not recommend full expedition rentals for small groups of 3–12 people. The cost is typically disproportionate, and most small groups are better served by simplified rentals or booking a guided trip.

 

Many private groups underestimate the scale of a fully self-supported river expedition and end up scrambling for additional gear days before launch.

 

During peak season, add-on equipment is often unavailable.

 

We can provide full expedition outfitting. However, understand that comprehensive multi-day rentals typically range as high as $12,000 to $18,000 depending on trip length, river section, and delivery logistics.

 

At that level, many experienced groups choose a different path.

 

Why Many Experienced Groups Switch

 

When you book a commercial multi-day trip with us:

 

• We handle all gear and rigging

• We manage safety and river navigation

• We coordinate meals, food packing, and cleanup

• We provide inflatable kayaks

• Hard-shell kayaks are welcome

• Experienced “row your own” boaters are welcome

 

Save days of prep, shopping, packing, and post-trip cleanup.

 

You still get freedom, autonomy, and real whitewater adventure without the logistical burden.

 

Often for similar or less cost than fully self-outfitting.

 

Many experienced groups switch and never go back.
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Simple Rentals

 

Most experienced private boaters booking one or two rafts use the online booking system.

 

If your trip involves multiple boats, delivery logistics, or large group outfitting, request a custom quote.​