WHITEWATER RAFTING CHECKLIST

What to bring

On all EarthTrek Expeditions trips all of your gear will remain at our South Fork Camp so you do not have any restrictions on what you can bring. The following list is suggested items. We do not suggest that you bring valuables but if you must we do offer a safe to lock your items during the day or you can lock them in your car and leave your keys in our safe. On the river most people prefer to wear a swimsuit or shorts, tennis shoes without socks and a T-shirt (a T-shirt is good to keep the sun off but a wet cotton T-shirt may give you a chill). You will get wet so dress accordingly.

• SWIM SUIT or SHORTS
• PROPER FOOT WEAR that protects your feet. Tennis shoes or wet suit booties are best Teva™ style sandals that securely strap on your feet are OK but they do not give you the best foot protection. Thongs or bare feet are NOT allowed on the river.
• CAP or VISOR with chin strap.
• SUNGLASSES with secure headstrap such as Croakies™.
• SUNSCREEN and LIP PROTECTANT
• CHANGE OF CLOTHES for your drive home. Also bring a plastic trash bag for wet shoes and clothes.

If cool or inclement weather is a possibility, we recommend the following items

• WET SUIT farmer John wetsuits available for rent
• WET SUIT BOOTIES (available for rent)
• WOOL SOCKS, WOOL CAP. WOOL GLOVES
• RAIN PARKS or PONCHO
• WOOL SWEATER or WARM JACKET (Fleece, wool, capilene or other synthetic materials that insulate when damp are best).

• SLEEPING BAG compact fiberfill best
• ENSOLITE FOAM PAD or AIR MATTRESS Comfortable foam pads available for rent
• PLASTIC GROUND SHEET if sleeping outdoors
• FLASHLIGHT with extra batteries
• SUNGLASSES with secure headstrap (Croakies™)
• TENNIS SHOES 2 pair, 1 for river and dry pair for camp. Wet suit booties for rafting and sandals for camp can be substituted.
• SWIMSUIT or SHORTS
• HAT or VISOR with string to tie to lifejacket
• SUNTAN LOTION or LIP PROTECTANT
• PLASTIC TRASH BAG for wet clothes
• CAMP CLOTHES, T-shirts, long pants, light jacket underwear, etc.
• BAR SOAP and TOWEL
• TOILETRIES
• INSECT REPELLANT

If cool or inclement weather is a possibility, we recommend the following items.

• WET SUIT Farmer John wetsuits available for rent
• WET SUIT BOOTIES (available for rent)
• WOOL SOCKS, WOOL CAP, WOOL GLOVES
• WOOL SWEATER or WARM JACKET (Fleece, wool, capilene and other synthetic materials that insulate when damp are best).
• RAIN PARKA or PONCHO

• TENT, small backpack style best. Available for rent
• CAMERA and FILM
• PILLOW
• FISHING GEAR license required
• SPARE GLASSES or CONTACTS
• MUSICAL INSTRUMENT No loud radios or tape players please.

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