{"title":"Whitewater","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOther products on this site are developed with enthusiasts, guides, and experts in their field, but for Whitewater, our founder Dave Shields is our expert. After guiding on the Ocoee and the Gauley for years, he moved to Utah and hasn't stopped rafting, expanding into multi-day and even sliding back into a hardshell from time to time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur whitewater products are the results of thousands of hours of cold water, big hits, and thankfully mellow swims (most of them). Rest assured this gear is developed by and for whitewater guides and will handle years of regular use and thousands of river miles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boil-line-whitewater-gear-bag","title":"Boil Line Whitewater Gear Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 167L, this bag is big enough for ALL your whitewater gear, with a PVC-coated mesh top and sides to help everything dry out and solid PVC bottom for durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't forget anything, bring it all! Pictured loadout includes a very full 10.5L drybag, dry suit, PFD, helmet, neoprene-lined shorts, fleece top, fleece union suit, hand paddles, throwbags, sprayskirt, big river shoes and sandals, neoprene socks, flip strap and carabiners, dry top...all in size L to XXL, with more room for snacks and river booty you found along the way. It's big and it'll hold everything you might need so you don't get to the put-in and figure out you left something at home. There's a reason it's got a good shoulder strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a removable changing pad to keep your feet and expensive gear protected at the put-in or the take-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 36\" x 19\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: 167L (HUGE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures: PVC bottom and PVC-coated mesh top\/side, dual pull #10 YKK zippers, seatbelt webbing handles, shoulder strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors: Mild to Wild - flavor of the day, or custom with a lead time (contact us BEFORE purchase for options!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our products, it's handmade in Utah and all materials are also Made in USA except these: swivel hooks, and solid PVC material on the bottom of the bag (our supplier lists \"imported\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Boil Line?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend enough time on the river and you'll be asking yourself some deep questions about the day's decisions while sitting on the boil line trying to avoid a trip back into the white room. Regardless of how you got into your current pickle (not enough Mo, not paying attention, bad line, distracted by...) you don't have to worry about having a bag that will fit all your gear and allow it to start drying a bit on the ride home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Island Gear","offers":[{"title":"Standard (assorted\/random colors)","offer_id":42416476389511,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Custom (Contact us before purchase!)","offer_id":42416476422279,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/2913\/0887\/files\/DSC5595.jpg?v=1744653342"},{"product_id":"nomad-gear-bag","title":"Nomad Gear Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned and built with direct input from river guides in northern Idaho during a 4-day Selway trip. They shared the issues they've seen with other gear bags and we listened! Optimized for whitewater, but functional anywhere you need a durable bag with thoughtful features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIssue #1: SAFETY.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety Third might be good for a quick laugh, but Safety First is what gets you to the takeout in one piece. Entrapment hazards around gear are unavoidable, but we try to mitigate the issue. Take a look at the attachment points. All of them are loose enough to get cam straps or carabiners in there, but that's about it. The handles (top center) can be pulled out for carrying but tucked away while on the water. Paddle sports can be really dangerous and knowing that this bag may be used on boats, we listened and did what we could to help mitigate entrapment risks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIssue #2: Broken Zippers.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nomad has a No. 15 zipper with two zipper pulls. If you ever break this, we really want to hear about it because it ought to be a wild story. Mud, sand, silt, ice, or whatever gets on it, really not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIssue #3: Attachment Points.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are seven locations to run your cam straps through. Pick which suits your setup best and go for it. Further, it's unlikely but if you ever cut through the webbing handle, there's more webbing inside! We took 1\" tubular nylon webbing and ran 11\/16\" tubular nylon webbing through the center of that. This way you have a more comfortable handle for carrying and a backup in case a rogue cam strap chews through the outer webbing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIssue #4: Durability.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are building these out of heavy-duty vinyl coated mesh. The tight weave provides more durability but also keeps most debris out of the bag. We have found another mesh that's one more step up on the durability scale, but frankly our chosen mesh is already overkill (but if you want overkill max, we can make it happen, just let us know).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line, we built this with guides in mind, but with benefits for everyone. As a former guide I wanted to give today's guides something they can rely on and specifically what they asked for. Oh ya, if you want a shoulder strap to carry it a little way to or from camp, just rig up your flip line to the 1\" webbing loops on the ends. It's just that simple. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions: 36\" x 16\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors: Mild to Wild - flavor of the day, or custom with a lead time (contact us \u003cstrong\u003eBEFORE \u003c\/strong\u003epurchase for options and see the Custom tab)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our products, it's handmade in Utah and all materials are also Made in USA except the seatbelt webbing (made in Europe, Canada, or S. Korea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Wanderer upgrade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, two 14-inch tall, full-length internal mesh pockets with #10 zippers. Second, a detachable change pad to keep your feet out of the dirt and provide one additional layer between your drysuit and the rocks at the put in. Everything else is the same as the base Nomad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Nomad?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bag drew inspiration from hanging out on the Selway trip, sharing a love for good gear and amazing rivers with PJ, a river Nomad. No permanent abode, just going where the river is calling him. From the Lochsa to the Futaleufu or wherever the clean lines are running, modern day Nomads like PJ need solid gear to continue their journeys of living lives well lived. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Island Gear","offers":[{"title":"Base Nomad \/ Yes","offer_id":43078296371335,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Base Nomad \/ No","offer_id":44561656316039,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wanderer Upgrade \/ Yes","offer_id":43078296404103,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wanderer Upgrade \/ No","offer_id":44561656348807,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/2913\/0887\/files\/20250512_072814.jpg?v=1747319289"}],"url":"https:\/\/di-gear.com\/collections\/whitewater.oembed","provider":"Desert Island Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}