Required Items

Clothing

Underwear

• Cotton underwear 10 pairs)
• Synthetic long underwear tops and bottoms (2-3 pairs of mid-weight & 1 pair of heavy-weight)
• Cotton t-shirts (2)
• Synthetic short-sleeve t-shirts (2)
• Long-sleeved shirts (2, wool, synthetic or cotton-blend)

Outerwear

• Heavy cotton pants
• Shorts (1)
• Fleece pullover or jacket
• Fleece vest

Rainwear

• Heavy-duty extreme foul weather gear pants and jacket
• Wind/Rain jacket and pants

• Felt insoles (1, buy at roadhead)
• Lightweight hiking boots
• Camp shoes
• Heavyweight wool or synthetic blend socks (5 pairs)
• Lighweight liner socks (5 pairs)

Rubber boots

Otherwear

• Wool or fleece hat
• Hat with visor
• Broad-brimmed sun hat
• Neck gaiter or scarf
• Gloves (large rubber or neoprene)
• Polypro glove liners

Equipment

• Sleeping bag (synthetic fill, comfortable down to 10 degrees)
• Tent (provided on many Alaska river trips, check with your leader)
• Ground cloth
• Waterproof day bag
• Small day pack
• Sunglasses with tie-on cord (with 100% UV protection, 2 pairs)
• Water bottle (at least 1 liter)
• Waterproof sunscreen, sunblock, lip balm and non-greasy moisturizing lotion (15 SPF or greater)
• Insect repellent
• Zip-lock bags
• Large Heavyweight "trash compactor" bags
• Biodegradable soap and/or shampoo
• Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, feminine hygiene products, etc.)
• Lightweight towel/washcloth (and/or bandanna)
• Medications
• Moistened antibacterial disposable cloths
• Carabiners (at least 3)
• U.S. Passport (if you are going into Canada)

Optional Items

Clothing

• Nylon swim shorts (1 pair)
• Fleece pants (1 pair)
• Medium-weight socks (to wear with camp shoes, 5 pairs)
• Neoprene Socks
• Wet-suit booties

Other

• Book, notebook, pen & pencil, art supplies...
• River guidebook and/or map (Alaska River guide $16.95)
• Flashlight
• Beer or soda (ask your leader about availability and/or limit on amount - no glass!)
• Personal first aid (pain relievers, band-aids, moleskin, etc.)
• Camera and film or memory cards
• Binoculars
• Whistle (for safety)
• Small Thermos