What to bring when you head outside rafting.
What to take:
- raft, canoe, or kayak with paddles
- personal flotation device
- map/charts in waterproof case, maps: topographic, 7.5 or 15 minute map of area
- compass, GPS tracker
- camera, mobile phone
- spray skirt
- bilge pump
- emergency throwline
- first-aid kit
- float bags
- large sponge
- dry bags
- hard-shelled dry boxes
- repair kit
- trash bags
- day pack
- resealable plastic bags
- nylon stuff sacks
- tent
- cook set, dishes
- cooking/eating utensils
- drinking cup
- ground cloth
- pot grabber
- water bottles (two each, 32 oz. minimum) or water pouch, hydration system
- water filter/purifier
- swiss army style knife/leatherman multi-tool
- general pack/stove/tent repair kit
- duct tape (wrap around waterbottles)
- sunglasses
- sunscreen, SPF 15 minimum
- lip balm, SPF 15
- headlamp/flashlight
- lighter, waterproof matches, and firestarter
- personal toiletry items
- toilet paper
- binoculars
- watch
- bug repellent
- sleeping bag with stuff sack (waterproof)
- sleeping pad
- sit pad or chair
- food
- stove and fuel
- funnel
- collapsible water container
- lantern
- fishing license
- watch/alarm clock
What to wear:
- sun hat
- warm ski hat
- lightweight, long-sleeved upper wicking layer (no cotton, stick with capilene, polypropelene, or another wicking material)
- heavier, long-sleeved upper wicking layer, mid-weight
- heavier insulation layer, a fleece jacket or sweater, which can be stowed at the top of your pack for easy access
- shell jacket (waterproof)
- lightweight long-john bottoms
- fleece pants
- shell pants (waterproof)
- gloves or mittens
- extra lightweight, upper layer
- hiking boots suitable for terrain
- camp shoes/sandals
- t-shirt
- bandana
- quick-drying shorts/swimsuit
- hiking shorts
- socks: two pair liners and two-three pair heavy wool or synthetic hiking socks
- paddling spray jacket/pants
- kayak pogies or neoprene gloves
- wetsuit top
- neoprene hood
- wetsuit bottoms
- drysuit
- farmer john-style wetsuit
- dry top
- neoprene shorts
- dry pants
- neoprene booties
- waterproof outermitts
- sport sandals
- knee-high rubber boots