Bags & Packing

• Small Packing Cubes or Stuff Sacks

  Optional

  These will help keep your clothing and gear organized.

Clothing

• (3-4) Synthetic T-Shirts, Tanks, or Athletic Tops

  T-shirts or tops made for running or working out are good choices. Stick to moisture-wicking fabrics. A long-sleeve, light-color, vented sun shirt may also work well.

• (3-4) Pairs of Shorts or Pants

  Bring shorts designed for running or working out. Look for quick-drying or moisture-wicking nylon, polyester, nylon/spandex, or polyester/spandex fabrics. Nylon hiking pants can be substituted to provided sun protection.

• Long Sleeve Baselayer Top

  Look for wool, Capilene, or polyester fabrics. No cotton. Don’t plan to wear this while paddling, you’ll want it to stay dry to wear at camp.

• Pair of Baselayer Bottoms

  Moisture-wicking long underwear bottoms or ankle-length tights. Look for wool, Capilene, nylon/spandex, or polyester/spandex. No cotton. Don't plan to wear these when paddling; the seats of our sit-on-top kayaks are a bit too wet to expect these to stay dry.

• (4-5) Pairs Athletic Underwear

  Stick to moisture-wicking fabrics. No cotton. If you pack shorts with built-in liners, you can pack fewer pairs of underwear.

• (2-3) Sports Bras

  Stick to synthetic or wool fabrics. No cotton.

• Upper Body Insulation Layer

  A polyester fleece jacket or synthetic "puffy" jacket. This should be able to be worn under your rain jacket. No cotton.

• Waterproof/Breathable Rain Jacket

  A lightweight hard shell you can wear over your other upper body layers. This can be worn for bug protection instead of bug spray.

• Casual Clothing for Travel
• Waterproof/Breathable Rain Pants

  Optional

  These provide obvious protection from precipitation but can also be worn for bug protection instead of bug spray.

Hand, Neck, and Headwear

• Hat with Brim
• Paddling Gloves

  Optional, But Recommended

  Keep those blisters at bay!

• Mosquito Head Net

  Optional
• Knit Hat

  Optional

  A wool, synthetic knit, or fleece hat for cool nights.

• Lightweight Gloves

  Optional

  Pack fleece, Power Stretch, or other gloves made for running or for use as a medium-weight liner

• Buff

  Optional

  Use for warmth, or to keep the sun off your neck, weather depending

Footwear

• River Sandals or Water Shoes

  Footwear is required while kayaking. Bring either sport sandals with ankle straps (like Chacos or Tevas) or water shoes (like KEENs). Flip flops are not acceptable.

• Camp Shoes

  Optional, But Recommended

  It's nice to be able to change your shoes at the end of the day at camp! Sneakers, running shoes, trail runners, or light hiking shoes all work well.

• Socks

  Optional, But Recommended

  Socks may make cool nights more comfortable in your sleeping bag, or can be worn with camp shoes.

Gear

• Sleeping Bag

  Bring a mummy-cut, backpacking-style sleeping bag rated for 30-degrees Fahrenheit. Bring a sleeping bag that's highly compressible. Avoid large, heavy, roll-up-only sleeping bags because they may be too bulky to fit in the dry bags we use on the water.

• LED Headlamp and Spare Set of Batteries

  Headlamps with an optional red light won't blind your fellow adventurers or ruin your night vision.

• (1-2) Water Bottles

  Minimum of 1 liter carrying capacity. Pick bottles with a screw-top lid that covers the areas your mouth contacts. Nalgene-brand bottles are a good choice.

• Camping/Travel Pillow

  A compressible or inflatable camping pillow makes nights more comfortable.

• Compact Binoculars

  Optional

Personal Care

• Sunglasses with Strap
• Sunscreen

  Pack at least 5oz of sunscreen. Guides recommend at least SPF 30 Small containers work better than larger ones. No aerosol spray cans, please.

• Lip Balm with SPF
• 2oz Bottle of Hand Sanitizer

  It’s handy to have your own personal hand sanitizer that can either live in your tent, coat pocket, or PFD pocket.

• Toiletries

  Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, lotion, moisturizer with SPF, brush/comb, ear plugs, etc.

• Any Medications You Take
• Menstrual Hygiene Supplies

  Menstrual Hygiene Supplies Tampons, Diva Cup, or pads. Pack 50% more supplies than you expect to need.

• Spare Glasses or Contact Lenses
• Bathing Body/Face Wipes

  Optional, But Recommended
• Insect Repellent

  Optional, But Recommended

  Look for the active ingredient DEET. Ben's brand is packaged well for backcountry travel. No aerosol sprays.

• Small Microfiber Towel

  Optional

Other

• $20-$30 Cash

  For lunch on day 7.

• Guide Gratuity

  Please consider rewarding hard work and excellent service with a guide gratuity at the end of the adventure.

• Personal Reading Materials

  Optional
• Notebook and Pen

  Optional
• Portable Charger Battery Pack

  Optional
• Phone Charging Cord

  Optional