For May or June trips in higher elevations, participants should not bring cotton clothing.
Pants, underwear, shirts and socks should be 100% synthetic or wool. In addition, fleece
pants or thick polyester long johns are especially important. Paddle rafter must have full
wet suits, or at the least wet suit bottoms, plus rain jacket or kayak jacket. Paddle
rafters would also be advised to wear wet suit booties.

CLOTHING
____Swimming shorts (2-3) nylon running-type shorts with liners work best and dry quickly.
____T-shirts or tank tops (2-3)
____Raft tennis shoes (will be wet all the time) or river sandals, or wet suit booties
____Wide brimmed hat for sun or cap
____Wind breaker jacket(rain gear below is a good substitute)
____Full hooded rain gear including pants, or hooded poncho
____Long pants (1 pair is usually adequate)
____Socks, one pair for every two days
____Underwear
____Long sleeve shirt (1-2)
____Shoes (light weight walking or jogging type best for in-camp wear or hiking)
____Wool sweater or medium weight jacket--may need both-depends on season
____Light gloves and sock hat (nice for cool mornings even in summer at high elevations)
____Water ski type wet suit only for especially cold trips on cold rivers
____Fleece pants for cold, drizzly trips

DAY USE: Put into a waterproof container i.e. ammo can accessible while floating
____Sun Tan lotion, at least SPF 6, plus sunscreen type of lip protection.
____Sunglasses with safety cord, remember your regular glasses should have a safety cord
____Water bottle with cord for tying to raft
____Family Radio Service "FRS" Walkie-Talkie
____Snacks
____Watch
____Whistle
____Emergency toilet paper, in zip lock bag. Group TP will be available in camp
____Matches and fire starter i.e. wax cubes

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS:
____Knife, a folding type in sheath is best (Leatherman is good)
____Toothbrush and small toothpaste
____Comb and /or Brush
____Towel and Washcloth
____Biodegradable Soap/Shampoo (Campsuds is a good brand)
____Razor (optional)
____Misc. Deodorant, lotion, makeup, contact cases and solution etc.

UTILITY AND EMERGENCY
____Headlamp or small flashlight with new batteries and spare batteries
____Small first aid kit, the group first aid kit will also be available
____Water purification tablets
____Compass, Global Positioning System
____Money
____Small full container of insect repellent
____Extra set of car keys
____Repair kit: needle, thread, buttons, etc.
____Satellite Phone (the group will rent one of these phones)(cellular will probably not work)

CAMPING GEAR:
____Personal cup (may need plate and utensils but they are usually part of kitchen on river trips)
____Life Jacket Type III or Type V
____Sleeping bag, avoid bulky types. The best is rated for less than 20 ° and weighs less than 4 lb
____Air mattress or pad as compact as possible
____Tent with rain fly (small, compact, lightweight) and Ground cloth
____Fanny pack
____Folding Chair
____Water proof gear bag

FUN
____Fishing gear, local fishing license
____Notebook and Pen
____Compact binoculars
____Camera and film
____Book

Pack your gear into a water resistant nylon sack or strong garbage bag.
Your gear will be put into the waterproof river bag.