Whitewater Rafting in North America

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Outside Magazine, July 2004

Destinations: Whitewater Rafting Rivers
Find Your Flow
The Right Canoe, Knife, and Top


	(Clay Ellis)

THE RIGHT CANOE
Tackle the Flambeau's assorted rapids and drops in the MAD RIVER FREEDON 16 RX. Thanks to its bomber Royalex hull—a sandwich of superheated vinyl, ABS plastic, and foam—this canoe can handle bumps, even when brimming with gear. ($1,099; 336-434-7470, www.madrivercanoe.com) —J. C.



	(Clay Ellis)

THE RIGHT KNIFE
River knives need to be as efficient at cutting fruit for salad as they are at cutting rope during an emergency swiftwater rescue. In a pinch, the serrations on the BENCHMADE 100SH2O chew right through tough material, while a clean edge halfway up makes short work of salami. ($95; 800-800-7427, www.benchmade.com) —J. C.



	(Clay Ellis)

THE RIGHT TOP
It gets cold up in Alaska. Thankfully, the thin rubber outer layer on the LOTUS DESIGNS WATER HEATER top absorbs the sun's rays like a solar panel, while the fleece lining and functional, form-fitting cut keep the heat close to your body. ($110; 800-638-6464, www.lotusdesigns.com) —J. C.

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