Trip Tips

Recommended Equipment & Clothing – Checklist for Full Day Trip

Nylon or fleece is recommended as basic clothing. It dries quickly and maintains body warmth on the cooler days.

Shoes


1 pair sandals/old tennis shoes to get wet
1 pair to wear after trip

Shorts/Swimsuit


1 pair/suit to wear on trip
1 pair to wear after trip

T-Shirts


1 to wear after trip
RRR shirts available for purchase

Sweater/Sweatshirt


1 to wear after trip

Accessories


Water bottle(nalgene style)
Sun Visor/Hat – Optional
Sunscreen – A MUST!
Sunglasses with Leash
Disposal Camera – (Optional Available for purchase)

Recommended Equipment & Clothing Checklist – Multi-Day Trip

Rapid River Rafters provides one waterproof dry bag for every two guests. Our dry bags hold five cubic feet of gear (equivalent to the capacity of two kitchen garbage bags), large enough for two lightweight sleeping bags, pads, tent and two personal gear bags. Please pack light, gear should not exceed 25 lbs for a summer trip. with all personal items in one small duffle, soft-sided unit, or plastic garbage bag (no hard-sided suitcases, glass or breakables, please).

Sleeping Bag


Lightweight/backpack type


Sleeping Pad/Air Mattress


Backpack type

Tent


Lightweight/backpack type

Shoes

1 pair sandals/old tennis shoes to get wet 1 pair to wear in camp

Socks


1 or 2 pair to wear in camp


Shorts/Swimsuit

1 or 2 pair


Long Pants

1 pair to wear in camp


T-Shirts

2 for changing


Sweater/Sweatshirt

1 to wear in camp


Sun Visor/Hat

Optional


Sunglasses

with Leash


Plastic Zip-lock Bags

Optional – Great for stowing wet gear, sandy tennis shoes, camera, etc.


Flashlight

Small, light wieght


Hand Towel /Bio Soap

Optional


Personal Water Bottle

Recomended/Optional


Alcoholic Beverages

Optional – To be consumed only while on shore. No alcohol allowed in boats per BLM regulations. RRR will supply cooler w/ice when given advance notice.


Waterproof Disposable/ Re-Usable Camera

Available for purchase…$14.95