Most river accidents don’t start with bad gear or bad weather. They start with poor communication, unclear roles, and misplaced trust. A successful river trip depends just as much on the people around you as the equipment you bring. Good teams communicate clearly, understand each other’s abilities, and know how to respond when conditions become stressful. That’s the focus of Be WaterWise #20 – Wise It, part of the ongoing Water Wise safety series from the American Packrafting