Throw bag
Also: throw bag, rescue throw line
A throw bag is a bag with a floating rope. You throw it to a person in the water to pull them to the bank.
- 1person securing on the bank with a firm stance
- 2swimmer grabs the line
Luc Mehl recommends at least 15 metres of rope and a waist belt to attach the bag, which he says matters more than a thicker rope. Wikibooks counts the throw bag as mandatory gear in whitewater. Throwing needs practice: throw beyond the person so the rope falls over them.
Warning: never wrap the rope around your hand or body. Whoever is belaying needs a firm stance and a knife.
Matching gear
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Sources and further reading
- Luc Mehl: Packrafting Equipment Guide
- Wikibooks: Kajak/Wildwasser (German)
- Paddleways: Whitewater Glossary
Research as of 13 Nov 2026. We have marked manufacturer information as such.