Rafting & Adventures
Personal Clothing and Equipment
Personal Clothing and Equipment
The purpose of this list is to ensure that you bring enough clothing and personal equipment to keep you comfortable in all possible situations but no more. "Normally" the Fraser has its own micro-climate which results in very hot summer temperatures.
It is not uncommon to have daytime highs close to 40 C (100 F degrees) in July, and sometimes it doesn't cool down until 3:00 am. The main concern under these conditions is to prevent heat exhaustion. However strange weather has struck on occasions resulting in cool, windy days and even rain clouds and downpours!
Rafting in September is even more unpredictable, and you will need to be prepared for both hot weather and cold, windy days.
When fully packed, your personal equipment should not weigh more than 45 lb. You will be moving it on and off the raft each day so please do not exceed this guideline. All clothing should be quick drying and ideally made of synthetics.
Note: You will be given one waterproof gear bag ( 8x16x30 inches) for all your personal equipment and another that contains your sleeping bag, tent, and sleeping pad.
Upper Body |
Footwear |
- 2 long sleeved shirts (1 for sun protection, 1 for warmth)
- 3 T-shirts
- 1 pile or fleece pullover or sweater
- 1 medium weight jacket
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- 1 pair light hiking boots or running shoes for hiking & camp wear
- 1 pair river sandals e.g. Tevas
- 1 pair warm polypro or wool socks
- 2 pair regular socks
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Lower Body |
Headgear & Handwear |
- 2 pair quick drying shorts
- 1 pair hiking shorts
- undergarments
- 1 pair pants
- 1 pair warm pants (fleece)
- 1 swimsuit
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- 1 hat for sun protection, cold protection in Sept. (try a DM Toque)
- 1 pair lightweight gloves
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Additional Gear |
Equipment That We Provide for You |
- toiletry kit (biodegradable soap & shampoo)
- personal medications
- small towel
- extra prescription glasses
- sunscreen & lip balm (with papa)
- sunglasses with safety strap
- small flashlight or Petzel headlamp and extra batteries
- insect repellent
- notebook, journal, reading material, pen
- plastic bags e.g. Garbage bags for wet or soiled clothing
- pillow case (stuff with clothes to make your pillow)
- camera and film (don't forget to bring lots of film and be sure your gear is properly protected and insured)
- binoculars (optional)
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- lifejacket
- lounge lizard camp seat
- thermarest sleeping pad
- 1 waterproof gear bag for personal gear
- 20 x40 x75 cm ( 8x16x30 inches)
- 1 small waterproof dry bag (for camera sunscreen and anything small that you will need during the day)
- long waterproof rain/wind coat & pants
- Outbound tent (2 persons sharing)
- Sleeping bag and liner (unless you’ve got one)
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