How to Set Up a Whitewater Raft

There are a lot of ways to set up a raft for expedition-style river trips. This video shows how we like to set our boats up and we hope that by using these techniques you’ll have successful rafting trips as well. If you have a special way that you like to set up your raft let us know in the comments below.
Helpful Tips:
- Do a dry set up before taking your boat out on the water for the first time.
Associated Tools:
- Scissors
- Lighter
Products Used In This Video:
- AIRE 146 DD
- 1/2" Solid Braid Rope
- NRS Compact Outfitter Frame
- 4 x 3' Cam Straps
- 2 x Cobra Oar Locks
- NRS Flip Seat Mount
- Low Back Seat
- Dry Box
- 4 x Loop Straps
- Canyon Prospector Cooler
- 3 x Cataract SGG RW Oar Shafts
- 3 x Cataract Magnum Blades
- 2 x Oar Tethers
- 3 x Plastic Oar Stops
- Spare Oar Keeper
- Bow Line
- Throw Bag
P.S.
Have you heard about AIRE’s sister companies, Outcast Sporting Gear and AIRE Environmental? Outcast Sporting Gear produces quality fishing boats and equipment, while AIRE Environmental products protect our rivers from pollution.
Websites:
- www.aire.com
- www.outcastboats.com
- www.aireenvironmental.com

[@timmckennie4276]

The metal ring on the oar tethers goes on the oar towe not the oar. Metal on metal.

[@delriv5238]

Excellent

[@AireWaterSports]

Thanks Del! Any other videos you'd like to see?

[@qamqualler]

AIRE hey I have an idea. You have a repair video already but... it would be cool to go through the included repair kit and just say what each item is for in case you need it.

[@davidwaclo]

This is helpful - I need a setup for a more loaded boat - for family to ride in plus a few rocket boxes (groover, etc), so I would need a floor. Any recommendations for adding a floor? thank!

[@bjhoneycutt2450]

Cost of this set up roughly?

[@AireWaterSports]

Hi Bj! Prices vary from year to year, but I added all of the products we use in the video to the description. If you call in, our sales guys can get you a quote.

[@shaunlehman9158]

10k

[@happilyprogrammed4152]

I just did a set up like this with the bris raft did it all for 4k nrs frame and just regular coolers strapped in