![Gear Garage](/img/default-banner.jpg)
- 1 038
- 3 017 446
Gear Garage
United States
Приєднався 12 гру 2009
A silly little internet show about whitewater, gear, and rivers
Kayaking Orletta #2 on the White Salmon River at 1.6 ft
Learn more about kayaking the Orletta section of the White Salmon River at www.whitewaterguidebook.com/washington/white-salmon-river-orletta/.
⚙ SUPPORT GEAR GARAGE
• Purchase your rafting gear at River Hardware-riverhardware.com/
• Become a Gear Garage member-ua-cam.com/channels/F_u22nly3EKvzumOIFK2Aw.htmljoin
• Consider supporting the show on Patreon-www.patreon.com/zcollier
📦 FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
• WWTC Pro 15 Throw Bag-riverhardware.com/products/wwtc-pro-15-throwbag
• Gerber E-Z Out Rescue Knife-amzn.to/49VtSV6
• Fox 40 EPIK CMG Whistle-riverhardware.com/products/epik-cmg-whistle
• Rafting Flip Lines-riverhardware.com/collections/flip-lines
🚣 ZACH & NORTHWEST RAFTING COMPANY
• Learn more about Zach-www.nwrafting.com/about/zachary-collier
• Guided trips and instruction-www.nwrafting.com/
• Online Whitewater Rowing Course-www.whitewatereducation.com/p/whitewater-rowing
• Online Fundamentals of Swiftwater Rescue Course-www.whitewatereducation.com/p/foundations-of-swiftwater-rescue
• Outfitter Safety Kits: A Handy Checklist-www.nwrafting.com/articles/safety-kits-a-handy-checklist
📸 SOCIAL MEDIA
• Instagram- geargaragetv
• Twitter- zcollier/
• Facebook- nwrafting/
⚙ SUPPORT GEAR GARAGE
• Purchase your rafting gear at River Hardware-riverhardware.com/
• Become a Gear Garage member-ua-cam.com/channels/F_u22nly3EKvzumOIFK2Aw.htmljoin
• Consider supporting the show on Patreon-www.patreon.com/zcollier
📦 FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
• WWTC Pro 15 Throw Bag-riverhardware.com/products/wwtc-pro-15-throwbag
• Gerber E-Z Out Rescue Knife-amzn.to/49VtSV6
• Fox 40 EPIK CMG Whistle-riverhardware.com/products/epik-cmg-whistle
• Rafting Flip Lines-riverhardware.com/collections/flip-lines
🚣 ZACH & NORTHWEST RAFTING COMPANY
• Learn more about Zach-www.nwrafting.com/about/zachary-collier
• Guided trips and instruction-www.nwrafting.com/
• Online Whitewater Rowing Course-www.whitewatereducation.com/p/whitewater-rowing
• Online Fundamentals of Swiftwater Rescue Course-www.whitewatereducation.com/p/foundations-of-swiftwater-rescue
• Outfitter Safety Kits: A Handy Checklist-www.nwrafting.com/articles/safety-kits-a-handy-checklist
📸 SOCIAL MEDIA
• Instagram- geargaragetv
• Twitter- zcollier/
• Facebook- nwrafting/
Переглядів: 220
Відео
Kayaking Super Mini Locomotive on the Orletta Section of the White Salmon River at 1.8'
Переглядів 211День тому
Learn more about kayaking the Orletta at www.whitewaterguidebook.com/washington/white-salmon-river-orletta/. ⚙ SUPPORT GEAR GARAGE • Purchase your rafting gear at River Hardware-riverhardware.com/ • Become a Gear Garage member-ua-cam.com/channels/F_u22nly3EKvzumOIFK2Aw.htmljoin • Consider supporting the show on Patreon-www.patreon.com/zcollier 📦 FAVORITE PRODUCTS: • WWTC Pro 15 Throw Bag-riverh...
Rowing an 18' Raft Through the New Sulphur Slide, Hells Half Mile, and Velvet Falls at 1.8 Feet
Переглядів 2,1 тис.День тому
Learn more about the Middle Fork of the Salmon River at www.whitewaterguidebook.com/idaho/middle-fork-salmon-river/. ⚙ SUPPORT GEAR GARAGE • Purchase your rafting gear at River Hardware-riverhardware.com/ • Become a Gear Garage member-ua-cam.com/channels/F_u22nly3EKvzumOIFK2Aw.htmljoin • Consider supporting the show on Patreon-www.patreon.com/zcollier 📦 FAVORITE PRODUCTS: • WWTC Pro 15 Throw Ba...
Brodie's PSA: Look Upstream Before Leaving Eddies
Переглядів 66814 днів тому
⚙ SUPPORT GEAR GARAGE • Purchase your rafting gear at River Hardware-riverhardware.com/ • Become a Gear Garage member-ua-cam.com/channels/F_u22nly3EKvzumOIFK2Aw.htmljoin • Consider supporting the show on Patreon-www.patreon.com/zcollier 📦 FAVORITE PRODUCTS: • WWTC Pro 15 Throw Bag-riverhardware.com/products/wwtc-pro-15-throwbag • Gerber E-Z Out Rescue Knife-amzn.to/49VtSV6 • Fox 40 EPIK CMG Whi...
Rowing the New (2024) Sulphur Slide on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River at 3.4 Feet
Переглядів 1,2 тис.21 день тому
Learn more about rafting the Middle Fork of the Salmon River at www.whitewaterguidebook.com/idaho/middle-fork-salmon-river/. ⚙ SUPPORT GEAR GARAGE: • Become a Gear Garage member-ua-cam.com/channels/F_u22nly3EKvzumOIFK2Aw.htmljoin • Purchase your rafting gear at River Hardware-riverhardware.com/ • Consider supporting the show on Patreon-www.patreon.com/zcollier 🚣 ZACH & NORTHWEST RAFTING COMPANY...
Running the Sweep Boat through Pistol Creek Rapid on the Middle Fork at 2.14 Feet
Переглядів 91921 день тому
Learn more about the Middle Fork of the Salmon River at www.whitewaterguidebook.com/idaho/middle-fork-salmon-river/. ⚙ SUPPORT GEAR GARAGE • Purchase your rafting gear at River Hardware-riverhardware.com/ • Become a Gear Garage member-ua-cam.com/channels/F_u22nly3EKvzumOIFK2Aw.htmljoin • Consider supporting the show on Patreon-www.patreon.com/zcollier 📦 FAVORITE PRODUCTS: • WWTC Pro 15 Throw Ba...
VTR No. 35: Rowing the Middle Fork of the Salmon River at 3.4 Feet
Переглядів 2,4 тис.28 днів тому
Lear more about the Middle Fork of the Salmon at www.whitewaterguidebook.com/idaho/middle-fork-salmon-river/. ⚙ SUPPORT GEAR GARAGE: • Become a Gear Garage member-ua-cam.com/channels/F_u22nly3EKvzumOIFK2Aw.htmljoin • Purchase your rafting gear at River Hardware-riverhardware.com/ • Consider supporting the show on Patreon-www.patreon.com/zcollier 🚣 ZACH & NORTHWEST RAFTING COMPANY: • Learn more ...
Rowing the Entrance of Hells Half Mile on the Middle Fork of the Salmon at 2 Feet
Переглядів 2 тис.28 днів тому
Learn more about the Middle Fork of the Salmon River at www.whitewaterguidebook.com/idaho/middle-fork-salmon-river/. ⚙ SUPPORT GEAR GARAGE • Purchase your rafting gear at River Hardware-riverhardware.com/ • Become a Gear Garage member-ua-cam.com/channels/F_u22nly3EKvzumOIFK2Aw.htmljoin • Consider supporting the show on Patreon-www.patreon.com/zcollier 📦 FAVORITE PRODUCTS: • WWTC Pro 15 Throw Ba...
Running a Sweep Boat Through Hells Half Mile on the Middle Fork at 2 Feet
Переглядів 1,8 тис.28 днів тому
Running a Sweep Boat Through Hells Half Mile on the Middle Fork at 2 Feet
Rowing an 18' Raft through Velvet Falls on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River at 2 Feet
Переглядів 2,9 тис.Місяць тому
Rowing an 18' Raft through Velvet Falls on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River at 2 Feet
Running the Sweep Boat Through Velvet Falls at 2.14 Feet
Переглядів 4,2 тис.Місяць тому
Running the Sweep Boat Through Velvet Falls at 2.14 Feet
Conor Rowing Hells Half Mile on the Middle Fork at 2.7 Feet
Переглядів 2,4 тис.Місяць тому
Conor Rowing Hells Half Mile on the Middle Fork at 2.7 Feet
Rowing Rock Garden on the Tuolumne River at 1300 CFS
Переглядів 603Місяць тому
Rowing Rock Garden on the Tuolumne River at 1300 CFS
Tools for Getting on Your Upside Down Raft
Переглядів 1,8 тис.Місяць тому
Tools for Getting on Your Upside Down Raft
VTR No. 34: Rowing Spicy Lines on the Wind River at 5.8 Feet
Переглядів 946Місяць тому
VTR No. 34: Rowing Spicy Lines on the Wind River at 5.8 Feet
Oar Boat Surfing on the Wind River at 5.8 Feet
Переглядів 813Місяць тому
Oar Boat Surfing on the Wind River at 5.8 Feet
Rowing the New 2024 Velvet Falls at 3.4 Feet
Переглядів 2,9 тис.Місяць тому
Rowing the New 2024 Velvet Falls at 3.4 Feet
Rowing the New Hells Half Mile on the Middle Fork at 3.4 Feet
Переглядів 3,5 тис.Місяць тому
Rowing the New Hells Half Mile on the Middle Fork at 3.4 Feet
Final Thoughts & Conclusion [Pin Kit Gear Part 4 of 4]
Переглядів 710Місяць тому
Final Thoughts & Conclusion [Pin Kit Gear Part 4 of 4]
Haul Line Choice [Pin Kit Gear Part 3 of 4]
Переглядів 9522 місяці тому
Haul Line Choice [Pin Kit Gear Part 3 of 4]
Testing More Pulleys [Pin Kit Gear Part 2 of 4]
Переглядів 1 тис.2 місяці тому
Testing More Pulleys [Pin Kit Gear Part 2 of 4]
High Quality Pulleys [Pin Kit Gear Part 1 of 4]
Переглядів 9132 місяці тому
High Quality Pulleys [Pin Kit Gear Part 1 of 4]
VTR No. 33: Kayaking the Farmlands Section of the White Salmon River at ∼3.25 Feet
Переглядів 6652 місяці тому
VTR No. 33: Kayaking the Farmlands Section of the White Salmon River at ∼3.25 Feet
Order of Operations for Managing Raft Wraps and Pins
Переглядів 4 тис.2 місяці тому
Order of Operations for Managing Raft Wraps and Pins
Awesome video bro! Thanks for sharing. Think we’ll be doing an October trip this year at right around that flow. So very helpful video too.
This should clear up the idea that a small boat is better. Do you carry a winch or come-a-long just in case?
Yep you would think it would. Yes we carry a come along and pin kit on that boat.
dude! you need to do on water experience. Especially with these rescue videos you are explain.
I have in a previous video
@@GearGarageTV link it it to me please
Good job. Thanks for
NRS rapid responder pfd for a rescue pfd for rafting? Thanks The videos are very helpful
Those are entanglers when you fall in between the tubes. Unless I'm missing something
Yes they theoretically could be. They also allow for a very quick reflip.
@@GearGarageTVI agree that they could be entrapment hazards. I’ll stick with my regular flip line, which I keep in a PFD pocket.
Great
LIVE FROM WHITE CREEK CAMP ON THE MIDDLE FORK SALMON
If you end up selling these, I would buy one.
We will sometime soon
@@GearGarageTV I'm in for a set!
SlingFin needs to make "TRUE 2P" tents that accommodate two 25-inch sleeping pads without pushing out the sidewalls. Tapered floors are so naughties. The Portal 2 would be just about perfect with a uniform 51-inch floor width and both ends guyable with internal guys also at both ends. Fantastic material selection. The footprints are a bit pricey compared to other brands.
I believe you on the waves. The biggest thing I noticed going through like Jack's canyon when you are floating it it feels like cliffs coming up against you. The GoPro video made it look like a rocky hills. So it definitely shows in comparison that's a GoPro does not do the waves Justice.
This is what I want to know. How is it for putting on shoes. I have a folding chair right now where I have to hold my breath to tie my shoes.
Sweet
AIRE told me (when I asked about the AMOUNT of water contained in the floor) that the engineers estimated it was about 15 pounds of water. SO technically it's heavier, but that does NOT translate to a much more slowly maneuvering boat. It's all about the set-up. I love my 156R and I've had it on Class V rivers and feel very comfortable precisely BECAUSE it tends to 'stick' to the water
This was interesting & informative. I had no idea Slingfin was such a modest size. I have chosen to sell 3 of my other tents to buy a Portal 2 which will support an innovative smaller business. It possibly explains why sourcing one was not super easy from the UK. I know they're in Europe, but searching there was messy so I ordered mine (very simply) from Australia. I am very much looking forward to experiencing the Portal 2 in the Welsh & Scotish hills & mountains. 👍
Cascade Raft and Kayak in Horseshoebend, ID, has the Hiko Guardian for sale.
I have the first generation Spyderco Assist with the sharper Wharncliff-type blade and no glass breaker function. It seems the version I have is the better version than the one in this video.
Cool
Can i go with you this next spring? I live in Cave Junction and im looking for fellow boaters
You can sign up as a commercial passenger and ride in one of our rafts. Unfortunately we don't guide people down who want to row their own raft.
@@GearGarageTV ok i was wanting to just learn the river - i have a hard shell- who do i contact about the passenger part
There is more info about commercial trips on the Illinois River here www.nwrafting.com/illinois
998
Thanks for subscribing! He hit 1000 this morning.
1000
TLDW - 1 Whistle = Look at me 3 Whistle = Emergency 🌊
Well said
Curious on your take on my thinking. For bigger water raft trips I have 70m of 9.2 static, as do the other boats. For lighter/kayak /canoe trips combining smaller diameter ropes is normal but way less effective, partly for mechanical advantage but also length. Ive switched my plan away from 3:1 to 4:1 pig rig for a couple reasons. A little more mechanical advantage to mitigate losses... But also skipping low effectiveness prussiks on narrow rope and simply tying a bight in the haul rope. We're not hauling someone out of a crevasse. You typically only need enough total movement to change the forces to unwrap, not haul it to shore. This means you don't need continuous rope to anchor and through z rig.
Not many people know how to do pig rigs. I tend to stick with techniques that are commonly trained to reduce confusion. I've had to move a prussik many times in a raft recovery. Also the prussiks are easier to untie than a knot in a rope.
If you are worried about the additional weight of safety gear, lose the same amount of weight and you'll be fine. We all have a pound or two to lose .
Metal is more dense than fat
Lochsa at this level would be very tough, there are so many bouldering gardens scattered throughout the river.
Does the strong smell bother anyone else? Or concern you about safety for drinking from them?
Not me
Thank you. Two weeks til we go... Looks doable
I wonder if the different fading in the older blue Wings is due to the fact that the blue color was applied via a coating? I've got a Williamson Wide arriving in October and I believe the base fabric color is blue, as opposed to the coating being blue. I wonder if I'll have the same fading issue.
All of the boats have the same coating. 2 of them have faded differently from the rest.
MFAR was commercial only because the putin burned from the fire near Foresthill and the main road was closed.
To be clear, the commercial companies paid a private land owner to launch further down the river.
4:15 ouch
That's a pretty normal hit
@@GearGarageTV The oar seemed awkward….
Zach, we ran into you at Indian Creek last week. Five of us had flown in and were waiting for the rest of our crew and gear for hours. The charter company rescheduled the rest of our crew for later that afternoon. We didn’t have any food or water for hours. You graciously shared some snacks with us. We really appreciated your generosity. The rest of our MF trip was awesome. Such a great river.
I'm glad we were able to help!
nice dancing but that is amazing how much the river changed
Was the kayak yours for some surf breaks?
I was rowing it down for someone else to use
Man it'd be dicey in those drift boats!
Good lines! Nice job dodging
Great content! Sotar stood out to me. Thank you.
100% different than in mid June this year....cool to see it at alate summer level.
Nice lines! That right side entrance to Velvet is getting tight! I think I went down within a day or two of you and chose left, but had a harder time keeping a good line in the pour-over downstream. Nice to see I'm not the only one to bonk that rock in lower Hells Half Mile.
Every single boat in my group bonked that rock too (at 1.9)
That's hilarious, I said the same thing watching the video. Launched at 2.0 mid July and I bonked that sucker too.
Rocky!
That's some good stuff man! Haha SOB's wake up & look up!
Sweep boats need bells on them
This is not about sweep boats
There has to be a good story behind this
There are many stories
Ok Zach.... after a couple years of being told to run knives on the inside of my vest by you and others, I think I'm going to move my NRS co-pilot to my vehicle as a general "open bottles, break windows, etc" knife and take it off the shoulder strap of my blue-jacket. Ever since my first WW trip as a young boy scout, I thought the external NRS knives on PFDs were cool....now I'm realizing they are mostly just "tacti-cool"...and as you point out, they clearly aren't the best at one of their core uses, cutting rope! I will finally be switching to a folding knife that I run inside my clamshell.... you've officially converted me. Now to figure out which one.....
Awesome
Thank you, Good info!
Oh Goodness
Duct tape
Yah dude, love your stuff .. keep going
What's that type of raft called?
Thanks for addressing this topic! I don't love a low flotation pfd and am a bigger guy. I've read a bunch of articles lately researching "flush drowning" have you done any videos on this topic? If not would you?
Great video Zach. The sky, the clouds. And the roaring sound was way cool!