DAY RAFTING TRIPS

What To Bring & What To Wear Rafting

  • Splash jackets and wetsuits are provided

  • Wear clothes that dry quickly–shorts or swimsuit

  • Tennis shoes or river sandals

  • Sunglasses with strap

  • Sunscreen

  • Polypropylene or fleece layers

  • A change of dry clothes and dry shoes 

Rafting day trips packing guide from idaho springs rafting company, Denver CO

OVERNIGHT TRIPS

What To Bring & What To Wear Rafting

Sleeping and Shelter

  • Tent – lightweight, backpacking type

  • Sleeping pad – backpacking type

  • Sleeping bag – lightweight, compact, backpacking type

River Clothing

  • Hat for sun protection

  • Polypro or synthetic layers (top & bottoms)

  • Short or swimsuit – quick drying

  • Tennis shoes or sport sandals with straps

  • Wool or polypro socks

  • Rain parka and pants

  • Avoid Cotton on A Whitewater River!

Camp Clothing

  • Short-sleeved shirt

  • Long-sleeved shirt

  • Jacket or sweater (fleece recommended)

  • Shorts

  • Long pants

  • Camp shoes or lightweight hiking boots

  • Wool or fleece hat

  • Gloves or mittens (early trips)

People white water rafting on a river surrounded by tall evergreen trees and rocky terrain in a forested mountainous area under a partly cloudy sky.

Personal

  • Toiletries

  • Sunscreen

  • Lip balm with sunscreen

  • Flashlight or headlamp

  • Sunglasses with retainer strap

  • Retainer strap for prescription glasses

  • Biodegradable soap and small towel

  • Lotion

  • Personal water bottle

Optional

  • Alcoholic beverages – in unbreakable containers, beer in limited quantity

  • Pocket knife

  • Camp chair – folding, compact only

  • Camera in waterproof container

  • Binoculars

  • Reading or writing material

  • Insect repellent

  • Fishing gear and license

  • Small waterproof day bag for items you need access to on the boat – we provide 1 large group day bag per boat

The above Packing List and available rental equipment listed below will be sent upon confirmation of trip

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