All meals beginning with
lunch the first day, ending with lunch the last day of the trip Coast Guard-approved
white water life jackets Farmer John wet suits
(if necessary) Tents (4-man tent for
each 2 guests) and ground tarps Freshly laundered sleeping
bags Deluxe self-inflating
pads Camp chairs Waterproof gear bags,
pack size is 13.5”x26” Day bags and Pelican
brand diving boxes for camera gear First aid supplies, toilet
paper, and facilities Eating utensils (cups,
silver, plates) Plenty of ice for beverages
Experienced and licensed river guides
YOU
SHOULD BRING
Nylon shorts and/or
swimming suit
T-shirts (1 per
day)
Nylon wind shirt/jacket
Very good rain
gear (jacket & pants; can also be used as wind gear)
IMPORTANT!! (Daytime temperatures can reach the 90s. Plan on cool
nights. Showers can occur, bringing cooler daytime temperatures. Also,
we recommend QUALITY rain gear.)
Camp shoes, lightweight
(athletic or deck shoes)
River shoes (sneakers
or sandals with heel straps)
Wool or polypropylene
gloves/mittens and socks
Capilene long underwear
tops & bottoms in case we have a chilly day
Wool or Capilene
stocking cap or balaclava
Cap or visor for
sun protection
Jacket (pile or
polar fleece); pile or polar fleece pants are optional
(NOTE: Wool, polypro, pile, and fleece items
are important as they provide warmth when wet. Wet cotton fabrics drain
heat from the body, and should not be substituted for these items.)
Small flashlight
Pillowcase from
home—you can stuff this with pile clothing to make a comfy pillow
Plastic water bottle
for drinking water at night or on hikes
Towel, soap, and
toiletry items; lotions, travel pack of Handiwipes
Waterproof sunscreen
and sunscreen lip balm
Sunglasses with
straps
Fishing gear
Camera with plenty
of film
Your favorite beverages
(canned or plastic containers)
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS,
ALLERGY MEDICINES, ETC. that you need
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
The weather is impossible to predict. You may not need to use all of the
gear listed here, but we recommend bringing it all.
Plan to “layer”
for maximum comfort. On the rafts, guides typically wear nylon shorts,
T-shirt, cap, and sandals or tennis shoes, with rain gear and Capilene
underwear, etc. handy in one of our day bags in case of a shower or if
the weather becomes cool.