One of my favorite stories from the river took place one day when an over eager father whipped out the families new Digital SLR midway down the river from a backpack he had brought with him and been holding onto for dear life nearly the entire time. Needless to say the camera was soaked and worthless. I sat there in awe while his wife yelled and his kids laughed. Not even a plastic bag had been used.

A photographer myself the thought of ruining a huge investment with the splash of one good wave has kept me at bay from taking my digital camera out on the water. That is to say before I bought a Pelican Box and now feel safe in just about any situation.

Rafting with the family can be a fun experience. Smiles, outrageously funny awkward moments and epic water fights all warrant the need to take pictures. But since most cameras these days get wet and stop working the best way to go is with a waterproof disposable camera.

Most companies sell these at the beginning of the trip and any Wal-Mart or Kmart will have them. For roughly $20 you can purchase 24 exposures perfect for a day on the water. Since they don