SLEEPING & SHELTER
- Tent – lightweight, backpacking type
- Sleeping pad – ensolite or similar
- Sleeping bag – lightweight, compact, backpacking type
RIVER CLOTHING
- Hat for sun protection
- Polypro or synthetic layers (top & bottoms)
- Shorts or swimsuit – quick drying
- Tennis shoes or sport sandals with straps
- Wool or polypro socks
- Rain parka and pants
AVOID COTTON ON A WHITEWATER RIVER!
CAMP CLOTHING
- Short sleeved shirt
- Long sleeved shirt
- Jacket or sweater (fleece recommended)
- Shorts
- Long pants
- Camp shoes or lightweight hiking boots
- Wool or fleece hat
- Gloves or mittens (early trips)
PERSONAL
- Toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Prescription medications
- Sunglasses with retainer strap
- Retainer strap for prescription glasses
- Biodegradable soap and small towel
- Lotion
- Personal Water Bottle
OPTIONAL
- Alcoholic beverages – in unbreakable containers, beer in limited quantity
- Pocket knife
- Camp chair – folding, compact only
- Camera and film in water proof container
- Binoculars
- Reading or writing material
- Insect repellant
- Fishing gear and license
