PACK

PACKING FOR YOUR TRIP

To make packing easier for you, we encourage you to stop by the Adrift warehouse before 4 pm the day prior to launch and pick up a waterproof bag and any rental gear. You can also tell us where you are staying locally and you can request we drop off your dry bag in the lobby. This will allow you to leisurely and carefully pack the night before we meet you. Note the unique name on your personal bag so you can identify it later. Each person is given a waterproof duffel bag. All of your personal items, such as sleeping bag and clothes, must fit in your personal bag, except for large tents for which we have a separate “tent bag.” Once packed, personal bags are given to guides at the launch site and after each breakfast and are not accessible until camp.

Items which you will need during the day should go into a large waterproof duffel bag, called the “day bag,” which is available on each raft. If you want more immediate access to personal gear, consider purchasing a small waterproof bag at the Adrift store or bringing your own. Make sure you can properly close your personal bag or it will leak. Carry beverages, water bottle and special food items to the launch site and a guide will store them for you.

The night before the trip set aside what you’ll be wearing on the river the next morning. Take time to pack everything on the Personal Gear Checklist. Pack all items for camp in your “personal bag.” Place the items you’ll want to go in the “day bag” in a small backpack, a plastic bag, or in a small waterproof bag. Items which we recommend being placed in the “day bag” include; sunscreen, camera (carry at own risk), raincoat, extra shirt (polypro), light sweater, binoculars and river guide or books.

PERSONAL GEAR CHECKLIST

  • small backpack type tent
  • warm jacket / puffy
  • fleece or wool sweater layer
  • long pants (for camp)
  • hat or visor
  • t-shirts and long sleeve shirt
  • wool or synthetic socks
  • bandanna
  • polypropylene long underwear top
  • camp shoes (DRY shoes other than river shoes for hikes or for comfort)
  • river shoes – laced tennis shoes that can get wet, or river sandals
  • compact sleeping bag, sleeping pad, groundcloth
  • the last night is “costume night” so bring fun or wild clothes
  • toilet articles (toothbrush, comb, biodegradable soap)
  • water bottle with securing clip or caribiner
  • plastic bags for wet or dirty clothing
  • coffee cup / mug
  • small backpack or small waterproof bag
  • insect repellent
  • binoculars (carry at own risk)
  • durable rain suit
  • small towel
  • flashlight with extra batteries
  • sunglasses with tie strap
  • swimsuit and/or shorts
  • sunscreen and chapstick
  • camera (carry at own risk)
  • camp pillow

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

  • sketch book
  • diary or journal
  • paperback book
  • personal beverages