Packing List For River Trips
This is a recommended list of
clothing, personal items and gear to bring along on your rafting trip. Please
contact us if you have any questions. Our staff will help you decide what to
bring given your individual circumstances and trip itinerary.
General Information
- Each guest is provided with a
large dry bag for storing clothing, personal items and other gear on multi-day
trips. This bag will not be accessible during the day. Items
needed during the day, such as sunscreen, medications, camera and rainwear can
be stowed in a small pack for easy access on all trips.
- Most hotels will store excess
luggage and valuables.
- Cash: For stops on the way to and
from the river. Guests are welcome to purchase additional beverages (beer, wine
and soft drinks) for their trip, and refreshments for the drive. Guides also
accept gratuities for a job well done.
- Desolation Canyon Trips: Any
additional beverages must be pre-ordered due to weight limitations on the
charter flight.
Clothing Recommendations
- Cap with visor and leash (or string)
- Rain suit or poncho (rain suits
are desirable if paddling an inflatable kayak on early season trips)
- Windbreaker or shell jacket for
cool conditions
- Socks wool or fleece are good
choices for cool conditions
- Footwear sneakers or river
sandals with ankle support for river use, dry shoes for camp or hiking (thongs
or flip-flops are not recommended for river use)
- Shirts one long and one short
sleeve shirt for multi-day trips
- Shorts
- Sunglasses secured with adjustable
retainer
- Sweatshirt, sweater, fleece or
warm jacket
- Jeans or sweatpants
- Bandana (to protect your neck or
head)
- Handkerchief
- Swimwear
- Underwear
Personal Items
- Sunscreen lotion
- Lip balm
- Insect Repellent
- Toiletries (toothbrush,
toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)
- Towel and washcloth
- Facial tissues
- Prescription medications please
call our office if you need special storage for your medications.
- Non-prescription items such as
pain reliever, antacid, antihistamine, etc.
Gear
- Daypack for daytime necessities
(a small waterproof bag, backpack, or fanny pack, etc.)
- Camera and/or binoculars at your
own risk consider a waterproof or disposable camera
- Flashlight
- Water bottle for hikes
- Pillow
- Sleeping bag bring your own or
purchase a brand new one from us
- Foam sleeping pad or air mattress
bring your own or rent one from us
- Tent bring your own or
rent a 2-person dome tent from us
- Fishing equipment (optional). A
license is required to fish in Colorado and/or Utah. These can be purchased
online at:
Colorado Division of Wildlife - http://www.wildlife.state.co.us/fishing
Utah Division of Wildlife - https://secure.utah.gov/serv2-hflo/hflo/login