Alaska’s remote rivers are just that: remote. In many cases, floating the rivers on extended trips is the only way to access the untold number of delights these wild and scenic waterways hold for the outdoors enthusiast. Here, on these rivers, in this unforgiving land, the last thing a traveler wants is for catastrophe to strike. Here is what you need to know when repairing a raft in the field.

Field Repair of Inflatables

by Tracey Harmon

And where there are so many things that can go wrong—things completely out of the floater’s control—it’s wise to take a determined look at those things that can be controlled. One is the care and repair of the inflatable used to make the trip. This content is available for subscribers only.