River Float Essentials

Summer is right around the corner, so you know what that means…. It’s time to float down a river. My friends and family love floating down the Russian River in beautiful Northern California, but there is one thing that can make or break a good river float: good supplies (Okay, so supplies are many things, but you know what I mean). The following are a few of the items my family and friends find essential to a successful and enjoyable river float.

No. 1 – Floatation Device

INTEX River Run 1 Inflatable Floating Lounge

$21.00

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The INTEX River Run 1 Inflatable floating lounge is the quintessential vessel for floating down a river. These are the exact inner tubes that are rented out to river goers who don’t come prepared like you will. The backrest and cupholders are nice features that help you relax and hydrate while floating down the river. The tube material is made of PVC that is thicker than your standard swimming pool floatie, which can help protect against the rough terrain you and your tube might find on a river, aka rocks and sticks. The simple connectors are a fun bonus that allows you to link the inner tubes together so everyone in your squad can stay together.