Rafting gear list

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
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