Why Man of Rubber

Man of Rubber River Gear Founders Personal Service
Intelligent Problem-Solving
Engaged Partner in Your Success

The Good Ole Days…Are Still Here

Remember when you used to go down to the corner store and the owner behind the counter greeted you as a personal friend, asked you about your family, and knew at least a little about what was going on in your business?

That’s the experience you’ll have, every day, when you choose Man of Rubber River Gear for your boating needs. Welcome to our version of those non-data-driven, highly personal corner grocery store days.

Why We Started

Man of Rubber River Gear exists because the founders (that’s us, Beth and Gary), love rivers, love the outfitting industry, and most especially, enjoy and appreciate the people who are drawn to river running and working in outfitter companies.

What You Get When You Choose Man of Rubber

Savvy, experienced industry professionals who define success by our customers’ and client’s success.
Over 60 years (Gary''s 33 years + Beth''s 32 years) of combined experience in the River Industry. We started in the 70''s as outfitters and worked guiding, leading trips, managing equipment, managing reservations, managing retail operations, river photographer: just about every job you can think of. In the mid 80''s we decided that providing gear to outfitter companies was where we wanted to spend our time and energy. We sell product we have used, tested, and have vetted against our own standards.
Knowledgeable product specialists answering your questions.
Fun, personable, interesting, zany, well-traveled people who care about people first.
Insights into hot new products for your retail business, what sells, what’s coming, how to price, who’s buying.
Access to Outfitter Services to help you run your business more effectively.

What Our Clients Say About Us

I have had the pleasure to be in business with Man of Rubber since the 80''s when Beth and Gary were producing dry bags. Since then I have been purchasing almost everything that they offer for my rafting company. The passion and diligence with which they deliver their products has led me to refer them to all my Latin American colleagues, who are as happy as I am. Man of Rubber has become an integral partner of Rios Tropicales and Beth and Gary , very special friends.

Rafael Gallo - Rios Tropicales, Costa Rica

Thank you Man Of Rubber for so many years of top notch service! We always appreciate your quick order turnaround and all of your help with our pre-season orders..

Eric Becker - Geyser Whitewater Expeditions, MT

Adventures Unlimited has been a customer of Man of Rubber since 1993. Gary and Beth have used their extensive product and industry knowledge to assist us in making informed and profitable equipment and retail purchase decisions. Man of Rubber stocks the best products, provides superior customer service & combined with competitive pricing, makes them THE place to buy your river gear.

Julie & Carlo Smith - Adventures Unlimited, TN

Our accountant once said to us many years ago, "You guys wouldn''t make any money running raft trips if it wasn''t for the T-shirts and souvenirs sales." Beth Harper with Man of Rubber understood that outfitters must run an organized, well laid out and stocked retail store to stay in business. Beth''s knowledge of the industry, products and store layout were instrumental in helping Class VI - Mountain River create a top notch retail business. Gary''s innovation and expertise in the rafting industry has enabled us to stream line our shopping by providing cutting edge products both in the retail and outfitting business. Thanks for all your support over the 25 years.

Jeff Proctor - Class VI - Mountain River

The Harper''s are great people to do business with and their company is a big supporter of our industry. In fact, Beth Harper served on the board of America Outdoors for many moons so she knows about the needs of outfitters. They have great products tailored to the rafting industry and offer competitive prices all under the umbrella of friendly customer service.

David Costlow - Rocky Mountain Adventures, Inc., CO