White Water Rafting Packing List

What to Bring on the River

SUGGESTED RIVER GEAR	SUGGESTED CAMP GEAR
Wetsuit (High water or rainy days) Wool or pyle sweater or polypro (loaners available) Wetshoes OR wool socks and old tennis shoes *Splash jacket Swim suit and/or shorts Hat or visor Sunglasses with securing strap Securing strap for prescription glasses Sunscreen and lip protection Water bottle -optional Money for souvenirs and guide gratuity (if appropriate)	Warm jacket Lightweight boots or extra tennis shoes Warm sleeping bag Ground pad *Small tent or rain shelter Wool hat Change of clothes Raincoat or rain poncho Toiletries Pocket knife -optional Flashlight Personal liquor or soda pop - for camp Toys- fishing gear, frisbee, etc. Plastic bag for wet clothes
*REMEMBER, Wilderness Aware, Inc. rents wetsuits, wetshoes, splash jackets, two-man tents, and sleeping bags with self-inflating air mattresses.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL
WETSUITS:	$10.00 per day or $7.00 per 1/2 day (maximum wetsuit rental charge is $40.00/person)
WETSHOES:	$5.00 per day (or half-day)
SPLASH JACKETS:	$5.00 per day or 1/2 day (maximum splash jacket rental charge of $20/person)
NOTE:	Wetshoes included w/wetsuit rental on multi-day trips. Save $3 on wetsuit/boot/jacket package on ½ and 1 day trips.
SLEEPING BAGS:	$15.00 per trip - Sleeping bags come with self-inflating air mattress pad.
TWO-MAN TENTS:	$17.00 per trip
SLEEPING PAD ONLY:	$4.00 per trip

STAYING WARM: Loss of body heat, "hypothermia", is the major contributing factor to death or injury and the major cause of discomfort on river trips. Even in clear, 70 degree weather the wrong combination of water temperature, wind, and wet clothing can bring on this condition. Wool, pyle, polypropylene, rainsuits, and wetsuits can prevent hypothermia. If you have a wetsuit or access to one, bring it. If not, we recommend renting one of our wetsuits. The extra warmth and comfort is well worth the cost. In the absence of a wetsuit bring plenty of wool, polypropylene, or pyle and a good rain suit. Cotton and acrylic clothing, ESPECIALLY BLUE JEANS or SWEATS, are NOT ACCEPTABLE because they hold cold moisture next to your skin.

CAMERAS: If you wish to take expensive camera equipment, a good watertight container is a 50 caliber ammunition can lined with foam or styrofoam to prevent damage to the camera. These containers are usually available at military surplus stores (we have several of these available as loaners). Watertight inflatable camera bags are also fine. The watertight integrity of your container should be checked in your bathtub prior to the trip. An alternative to your expensive equipment is to purchase a disposable waterproof camera. We have these available for purchase in our retail store.

STORAGE SPACE: For overnight trips care should be taken to obtain a compact sleeping bag and ground pad as these take up the most space. We will provide you with one waterproof bag about the size of a large duffel bag, 3.2 cubic feet. With the exception of tents and camera equipment, if it does not fit into the bag, you can not bring it. We will provide a place to put your tent and camera equipment.

Wilderness Aware Rafting
P.O. Box 1550WS, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone 800.462.7238 or 719.395.2112 | Fax 719.395.6716
e-mail:rapids@inaraft.com