Other items you should bring, but Holiday can provide if you forget, are:. Or better yet, you may bring too much stuff. Here are some additional questions we see potential rafters asking that we thought were helpful in avoiding those situations. Q: Should you wear something under a wetsuit? If so, what? A: Yes. Wear multiple layers of quick-drying clothing. Fleece and synthetic thermals are suitable for this.
A: It depends on how easily you get cold, but generally, 2 or 3 will do the trick. Just make sure they have fast-drying properties and retain heat. Q: Is there a weight limit for items to bring white water rafting? A: Definitely. If you must take something with you, leave it in your vehicle or somewhere safe and dry. A: Same as for the shorter trips, just bring more of it. Additional items to bring for longer, multi-day trips are:.
Get moving and plan your next white water rafting trip with Holiday River Expeditions. Home Menu. Thus, a secure helmet mount or chest strap is ideal.
After the trip, improve your day even further by storing a change of clothes and towel. Think ahead and bring a bag for your wet stuff to make the experience later much easier on everyone. Most companies that run early season rafting trips or work on rivers known for cold temperature will provide you with neoprene booties, wetsuits, and splash jackets essentially raincoats.
While the list for warm weather rafting still applies, you may want to add your own extra layers. Again, only wear synthetic materials, please do not wear cotton on these rivers. Wool, fleece, and long sleeve layers can be great additions to the neoprene. Finally, those dry clothes after a trip will become essential after a fun but potentially chilly day on the water. The crew is outfitted in splash jackets and wetsuits on a cold day.
Get those hands back on that T-grip! What you bring rafting can depend a lot on the weather, water temperature, and season. A well prepared rafter will contribute to a safer trip. Remember, the outfitter will supply all the safety equipment. Ellie is a New Mexico native and discovered whitewater by canoeing the Rio Grande.
Working as a guide for Northwest Rafting Company she is also interested in freshwater biology and water quality, combining science and river running whenever possible. Whitewater Guidebook. What Should I Wear Rafting? But not everyone wants to dive into a frozen lake to rescue a wayward dog or run into a burning building.
With just a little forethought and discretion, you can stash a special something into your bag that, when unveiled, will immediately make you a winner. On an adults-only rafting trip? Pull out a nice bottle of scotch or some delicious wine on the last night of the float decanted into a non-glass container , of course. Signed up for a summer float with your family?
Break out this travel bocce set at camp, or bring along some waterproof cards and this cool lightweight, foldable cribbage board to start a winner-takes-all-the-chocolate tournament.
Whatever you bring, just be sure to keep it a secret until the big reveal! The mid-May weather was fickle; sunny and warm one day, snowy and cold the next. I have a lot of great memories from that trip, but one stands out: Kenny religiously rubbing moisturizing cream onto his feet each night. When I teased him about his nightly ritual, he proudly declared it was the key to navigating a long season on rivers. It turned out that Kenny was a river guide, and I took note of his dedicated foot-care regimen.
The reality is that feet take a beating on raft trips. A quick nightly application of high-quality, natural moisturizing cream like Super Salve will help keep your dogs not to mention other parts of your body that are exposed to the elements all day like your hands from drying out, cracking, or worse.
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