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)
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
GUNNISON GORGE TRIPS
The Gunnison trip requires special attention in your packing because all your personal gear is transferred into a waterproof pack with shoulder straps and carried by you down the Chuckar Trail, an easy 1 mile hike to the river. Cleated wading shoes are not allowed. We do not provide alcoholic beverages. You may arrange for us to purchase canned beverages such as beer to be packed down ahead of time. PACK LIGHT! Please call us if you have questions. Your bag is 16″ in diameter x 33″ high, the size of a medium capacity backpack. Tents and sleeping pads may possibly be consolidated into a group bag for these items only.
