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RAFTING OR CANOEING THE KOOTENAY RIVER |
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Clothing and Euipment
 PRINT EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING CHECKLIST |
| Be sure that all your gear does not
exceed 18 kg (40 lbs.) The aircraft we charter have
strict load limits. Pack and weigh everything you need
before you leave home.
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Experienced and qualified guides
All trip meals starting with lunch on Day 1 and
finishing with lunch on Day 4
ABS-Royalex canoes
Avon-Pro, expedition rafts
All paddles, lifejackets, throw bags and other
canoeing/rafting equipment
All necessary kitchen and camp equipment
Deluxe free standing Sierra Design's free standing
tents
Dry packs for each person's personal gear
First Aid and safety equipment
Farmer John/Jane wet suits
Co-operative road shuttle with
group
members |
| Do not bring external frame
packs. Some extra baggage, and traveling clothes can be
stored at your point of departure. Weather can change
rapidly and one must prepare themselves
accordingly. It is widely known that wool and
synthetic fleece fabrics provide insulation even when
wet. Cotton, however, loses its insulating
properties when wet and will actually draw heat away
from your body through evaporation. The careful
selection of quality garments will enhance your
enjoyment, especially in the case of early and late
season departures on the more northern Rivers (e.g.
Thelon River). |
| CLOTHING PRINT EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING
CHECKLIST
Hat - to shield sun or rain, Warm Hat - Fleece or
Wool, Bandana, Undershirt and long underwear -synthetic
or wool- Jacket - fleece, pile or wool, Bug Jacket or
Headnet, Rain Gear - Good quality "water proof" jacket
and pants such as coated nylon, Gore-tex or equivalent ,
Wet suit - farmer John or Jane style (required for canoe
trips - we supply), 2 long sleeve shirts, 3 T-shirts,
underwear, Warm Gloves or Mitts, Paddling Gloves
-recommended for canoeing , Belt or suspenders, Shorts
-1 pair Quick dry fabric such as nylon, Bathing Suit,
pair socks - synthetic and or wool |
| FOOTWEAR
Wet suit boots / Neoprene socks
Rubber boots (Rafting only)
Water sandals and neoprene socks (Canoeing)
Hiking shoes |
| EQIUPMENT
Sleeping pad - Self-inflating "Thermarest", Day
pack, Soft pack or duffel for clothing and personal
items, Dry Bags or Stuff Sacks - for sleeping bag, pad,
clothing and personal items, 6 strong garbage bags for
waterproofing |
PERSONAL
ITEMS
Toiletry items - medium size towel,
toothbrush/paste, toilet paper, sun screen, personal
medications, environmen-
tal soaps, water bottle,
Matches or lighter in waterproof case, Whistle, Pocket
knife, 20 ft. 1/4" nylon rope for clothesline, Sewing
repair kit, Small flashlight or headlamp
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OPTIONAL
ITEMS
Binoculars or spotting scope, Fishing rod with hard
case and lures, Camera and/or video camera with
waterproof case, Film and extra batteries, Spending
money for native crafts, fishing license.  | |
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