Step three: Dry. Not “shake and bake,” but hanging in a climate-controlled room for 48 hours. “Moisture is mold’s invitation. Mold eats the glue that holds your floor to your tubes.”
Maya ran the Rogue that weekend. On day two, a submerged root wrenched a valve slightly loose. She remembered Leo’s checklist, found the wrench in the side pocket, fixed it in six minutes, and kept going. raft repack
In the sprawling warehouse of Summit Gear & Rescue, Leo was known as the “raft whisperer.” He could pack a 14-foot self-bailing raft into a duffel bag the size of a small microwave. Guides from three states brought him their boats after every season. Step three: Dry
“I need her repacked for a four-day permit on the Rogue,” Maya said, tossing the limp, heavy bundle onto Leo’s bench. “Just shove it in the bag. Fast.” Mold eats the glue that holds your floor to your tubes