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What To Bring
Overnight trips below Ft. Randal
- Quick drying clothing (avoid cotton)
- Small and medium dry bags
- Raingear
- Compact Pillow
- Compact Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Small flashlight or headlamp
- Toiletries
- Bandana/camp towel
- Bug spray
- Water bottle
- Snacks (granola/energy etc.)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses with strap
- Water shoes
- Dry shoes and clothing (for the ride home)
- Lip balm
- Swimsuit
*A good rule of thumb is that everything should be packed in dry bags. Due to the size of the openings in the boats more small dry bags (shoe box size) are much better than a few large dry bags.
Optional items for any trip!
- Cell phone
- Batteries
- Camera
- Small binoculars
- Paddling gloves
- Fishing gear
- Journal
- A good book
We strongly suggest that all valuables such as cameras and cell phones be carried in a waterproof bag or box, and be tethered to the boat during your trip! (Ziploc bags are not very waterproof) Packing Tips
Dry bags come in many different shapes and sizes. The smaller the bag the better, two small bags will fit into the bulkheads better than one large one. Although bulkhead storage area sizes vary from boat to boat, the opening to the bulkhead averages 10x14 inches, so pack light and efficient! A compact sleeping bag is an essential. By compact, we mean small enough to fit into 6x16 inch stuff sac. During the summer months, a heavy bag is not needed. A fleece or a warm weather down/synthetic bag is preferred. Avoid Cotton clothing, synthetic materials like nylon, polyester, polypropylene, silk, or capelin work the best. Big cotton pillows are a no-no. Normally; I choose to use my stuff sac full of clothes to rest my head on at night. If you need a customary pillow, a compact camping pillow will work well. Anytime you use one piece of gear in multiple ways, you are packing efficiently. Instead of bringing bulky camp chairs, find a thermarest sleeping pad or crazy creek lounger that doubles as a chair. You can find all different kinds shapes and sizes, I prefer a Crazy Creek Lounger, and I use it as a sleeping pad at night.
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