What do I need to bring?

Personal Gear List – (What to bring):

We provide everything.  All you need to bring is your personal clothing and toiletries.  We provide Type V life jackets, tents, camp chairs, laundered sleeping bag and pillow, mattress pads, dry bags for your personal clothing.  Below is a list of things you should bring.  We have linked “guide favorites”

River Clothing:

•  Quick Dry Shorts
• Women’s River Short
• 1 Swimsuit or Board shorts
• Sun Hoody
• Rain Jacket– Essential!  For rain & splashes.
• River Shirt – Light colored, button up, long sleeve cotton/synthetic.  Helps protect from sun.
• Neoprene Socks – Highly recommended on June trips or if your toes get especially cold.
• Pair of River Sandals or Shoes  – Astral Guide Shoe  Teva, Chaco, Keen.  Closed toe recommended.
• Sun hat or visor
• Sunglasses – If you can’t live without them, bring a spare.

Camp Clothes:

• • • 2 Pair Shorts
    • 2 Pair Pants – One should be non-cotton.  (Jeans are cotton.)
    • 3 or 4 Shirts
    • 1 Fleece or Synthetic Jacket
    • Warm Jacket or Heavy Sweatshirt
    • Non Cotton Lightweight layer – Top and bottom – (Under Armor, Patagonia, etc)
    • Sleeping Clothes – Lightweight cotton t-shirt, pajama bottoms, scrubs, etc.
    • Camp Shoes- Slip on shoes, or Flip Flops work well around camp getting in/out of your tent
    • Trail shoe 
    • 3 Pairs Socks – One pair non-cotton.
    • Sun Block (lots) 
    • Gloves & Beanie – Nights can get chilly.
    • Quick Dry Towel for Hotspring Days!
    • Water Bottle – Needs a tight sealing lid (Nalgene).
    • Toiletries – Dr. Bronner’s Soap, hand/face wipes, lotion.  Preferably with no scent.
    • 10 Ziploc bags in various sizes
    • Flashlight or headlamp (small)
    • Your favorite travel mug – For coffee, tea, mixed drinks and more….

Not necessary…but way nice. 

You are welcome to bring Personal items to enhance your adventure – Hammocks, Musical instruments, camera, playing cards, books, small day pack, games, band-aids, favorite snack, favorite sipping beverage, etc.

Our very own, Stanley Fly Shop has a great variety of water bottles, travel mugs, hats, t shirts and more.  You will have the opportunity to peruse Fly Shop at the pre-trip orientation. 

www.Riverwear.com – Riverwear Sporting Goods store located in Stanley, ID.  Call 800-753-4495
Beer, wine, liquor and soft drinks can be purchased at the Sawtooth Mercantile in Stanley.