Equipment and Gear Checklist

Packing properly for a river trip is important to your enjoyment while on the river.

Weather in June, late Aug. and Sept. is unpredictable. You should come prepared for cold and wet weather.

July and Aug. are hot and sunny months, however you should be prepared for cool and wet weather even in the summer! People dress in layers on the river, taking things on and off as the weather changes.

The following information will help you be prepared for the expected as well as the unexpected events of
your trip. You may not use all of the gear listed below, but we recommend bringing it all, you will have enough room for everything.

GEAR
We provide one large waterproof bag per person. This contains your sleeping bag as well as your
personal clothing and items. This bag is NOT accessible during the day as it goes ahead of the group with our gear boat. The dimensions are 3.8 cu.ft; 16?x33?.

We also provide a small personal dry bag for each person that is accessible throughout the day for items such as cameras, eyeglasses, sunscreen, etc.

Clothing Bathing Suits Socks - Wool is best for warmth
Long underwear- polypropylene tops and bottoms are warm, wet or dry, and provide sun protection. Wear them in camp and on the raft under your shorts or rain suit.
Warm jacket- for lightweight comfort, polyester fleece is ideal. If it gets wet, just wring out moisture and fleece will be dry and warm enough to wear.
Rain suit- jacket and pants
Dry footwear - 1 pair comfortable lightweight shoes for camping/hiking Wet footwear - 1 pair with non-slip soles for traction, protection and comfort in and out of the boats. We recommend Chaco, Teva, Keen, or Merrell.
Long pants - 1 pair cotton canvas or warm-up sweats for evening warmth Shorts - for afternoon hikes or relaxing in camp. Fast drying shorts - wet wear on the river. Hat Underwear

CLOTHING FOR COOLER WEATHER (Early June, September)
Two pair wool or polypropylene socks to wear on the river
One additional synthetic polypropylene or wool shirt
One mid-weight to heavyweight fleece jacket or wool sweater Wool or polypropylene gloves & wool or polypropylene cap (like a skiing hat)
One additional set of polypropylene or capilene underwear (tops & bottoms)

CAMPING
We provide a sleeping bag, liner and sleeping pad for each person. We also provide a four person tent for each group

LIQUOR
*If you bring liquor put it into a leak proof bottle. Plastic containers with a threaded lid or metal backpacking fuel bottles (be sure it is designed for alcohol) work well. No glass beer bottles please. All liquors in IDAHO are sold in State Liquor Stores with limited hours. If you are arriving after 7pm BE SURE TO PURCHASE your liquor at home and bring it with you.

IDAHO FISHING LICENSES, are required if you plan on fishing. You can pre-purchase these by calling 1-800- 55-HUNT5 with your driver?s license and credit card. You can purchase these in Stanley if arriving before 6pm only and you must have a driver?s license. Cost will vary from $10.50 - $32.50.


GENERAL GEAR
Flashlight or headlamp with extra bulb and batteries
Skin lotion, lip balm, waterproof sunscreen, etc.
Toilet kit - toothbrush and paste, soap (Biodegradable is best, no soaps can be used
in the river), towel, wash cloth, comb, handkerchief, shaving stuff, feminine sanitary supplies, etc.
Extra eyeglasses and/or contact lenses strongly suggested.
Binoculars
Bee Sting kit
Plastic garbage bags (2-3 for separating dirty/wet clothes in your waterproof bag)
Cards, games, books, musical instruments (brought at your own risk), journals, etc.
Fishing gear and Idaho fishing license if you plan to fish - must be in a protective case &
disassembled. We suggest you buy lures at McCoy?s Tackle Shop in Stanley (208-774-3377) as they
have daily updates of what the fish are hitting. Only catch and release fishing with single barbless
hooks is allowed!!

IMPORTANT! Please limit your gear to no more than 25lbs. This is especially important for late July
and August trips where we?ll most likely by flying in small airplanes to the put-in at Indian Creek!