Take Me to the River: 12 Essentials for Your Next Rafting Trip

Take Me to the River: 12 Essentials for Your Next Rafting Trip

Hitting the rapids this summer? Consider taking this stuff along with you. We tested suits, shoes, shades — and of course, some waterproof protection to keep your gadgets safe.

    

Spring Camp Day 5–Tackling Rapids, Then It’s Home Sweet Home

Spring Camp Day 5–Tackling Rapids, Then It’s Home Sweet Home

For the finale of Wired’s Spring Camp, the crew climbs in a raft to hit the whitewater rapids in gold country.

Spring Camp, Day 4–Up and Down in Downieville

Spring Camp, Day 4–Up and Down in Downieville

Day four of Wired’s Spring Camp is all about mountain biking. Bradley rides the Downieville Downhill, and Christina tackles the North Yuba River trail.

Spring Camp Day 3–A Bridge Too Far

Spring Camp Day 3–A Bridge Too Far

Today we went on a hike. A few of us barely made it home in one piece. The Gadget Lab crew reports from Wired Spring Camp.

Spring Camp Day 2—Car Rides, Cabins and Carbohydrates

Spring Camp Day 2—Car Rides, Cabins and Carbohydrates

We’re up in the Northern California hills to test a fresh crop of 2013’s outdoor gear. Today’s task: assemble all of our hard goods for review, eat a huge meal, and rest for a long hike tomorrow.