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Recommended Clothing
Swimming suit
Shorts - quick drying (nylon)
1 pair long pants - quick drying shirts
1 long sleeve shirt - light weight for sun protection
Sun hat with strap or string
River sandals or 2 pair (wet/dry) tennis shoes
Socks - 2 pair
Jacket/Sweatshirt - pile/fleece
Rain gear *

Recommended Personal Items
Plenty of sunscreen & lip balm (SPF 15)
Body lotion
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Biodegradable soap - such as Ivory
Insect repellent (Not needed in Idaho)
Small towel & washcloth
Disposable moist towelettes
Kleenex - small travel packs
Medication - if needed
Extra pair prescription glasses or contact lenses
Sunglasses with safety strap
Small flashlight with batteries
Sport water bottle
Camera with plenty of extra film (extra batteries)
Money - for T-shirts, maps, stops at stores and gratuities at end of trip
Medium ziplock bags - 5-6 for general handy storage

Additional Items for early spring trips (May and early June in Utah and all season long in Idaho) Socks - fleece, polyester, wool or neoprene socks/booties Stocking cap - fleece, polyester, or wool Outer jacket - pile/fleece outerwear (non-cotton)

* A note about raingear
Quality 2 piece rainsuits are needed throughout the season in Idaho, pants and a jacket with a hood (no ponchos). Select a good quality suit, in the $30-$50 range, to insure durability on the river. It is your outermost layer and protection from the water, whether it be waves, spray or rain. Ponchos work well for Utah trips.

Note: Warm Layer Clothing
For your warm layers of clothing, fleece, polyester, or wool are our recommendations. The fleece should be the type made with a synthetic fabric, as opposed to cotton fleece used for sweatshirts. Cotton is extremely slow to dry and when wet, draws heat away from your body making it difficult to stay warm on cold days. Fleece (synthetic type, polyester and wool are quick to dry and will continue to keep you warm when they are wet. Be sure to check out Cascade Outfitters if you don't have, or haven't been able to find, just the right clothing or gear for your trip.