Founded in 1972 by Bill Parks—a business professor who wanted to prove that a company could be run on ethics and a love for the outdoors—NRS (Northwest River Supplies) has grown from a garage-based catalog into the world leader in water recreation and rescue gear. Based in Moscow, Idaho, NRS is 100% employee-owned, meaning every person who stitches a drysuit or designs a raft has a personal stake in your experience on the water. Whether you’re a professional outfitter, a weekend kayaker, or a swiftwater rescue technician, NRS gear is defined by Ultimate Utility: rugged, purpose-built solutions designed to enhance every moment you spend downstream.
