Originally Posted By: Tillanook
Planning on running some rivers with heavier white water this winter in my new cataraft (North fork Nehalem, Trask River below pennisula) and was wondering if any of you have taken a spill in the river with chest waders on. I'm trying to come up with the best way to keep water out if I ever take a spill.
I plan on wearing a life jacket of course, but whas wondering what else guys do to stay dry.

Hard to beat a tight belt and a good PFD.
Get into a sitting position with your feet downstream to ward off any rocks and angle your way to the nearest bank.
Better yet, don't fall in.

Go with a partner and tell someone your float plan.
Being able to start a fire (or infrared heater) can save yer a$$ after a winter dunking.

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