Rio Futaleufu river rafting

River Wear (rafting and canoeing):

• A pair of Chacos / Keens or similar sandals. (Sandals with a closed toe are ideal)
• 2 pairs of river shorts (longer leg length) shorts can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
• 2 Swimming costumes or bikinis for ladies.
• 2 rash vests (not cotton) or long sleeved top to wear under your personal flotation device.
• A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off – can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
• Sunglasses.
• Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased on line or from your river crew.
• 1 Litre Nalgene / Sigg or similar water bottle.
• Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat.
• Waterproof camera such as GoPro for the ‘action’ shots
• Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF30 minimum.

Around Camp:

• Lightweight  neutral coloured long trousers.
• Lightweight tops – long sleeved shirt or t shirt.
• 1 pair of Shorts.
• Fleece jumper / sweatshirt.
• Sarong.
• Wide brimmed sun hat.
• Underwear.
• A 4-season sleeping bag for August departures, 3-season sleeping bag for September onwards. (Can be hired in advance)
• Travel Pillow.
• Light weight down jacket for August departures.
• Flip flops for wearing around camp.
• Thermal top and bottoms. (Good to sleep in)

You do not need to bring tents + sleeping mats.

We provide personal flotation jackets, leg floats and helmets.

On Safari:

• 1 pair of light weight neutral coloured trousers
• 1 long sleeved top or t shirt neutral coloured.
• Fleece or jumper.
• T shirt and shorts for day wear.
• Light weight down jacket for August departures.
• Wide brimmed sun hat.

Personal items:

• Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal.
• Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo.
• Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturizer.
• Hand wipes and a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
• Small pack towel.
• Headlamp or head torch with spare batteries.
• Any medication you may be taking.
• Anti malarial medication.
• Insect repellent.
• Blister plasters.

Optional:

• Your favourite book/kindle or a journal for recording your river memories.
• Sketchpad.
• Binoculars.
• Photographic or video equipment. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere.
• Spare memory card.
• Solar or portable charger.
• Zip lock bags to keep valuables dry and sand free.
• Rehydration tablets (Phizz, Nuun and O.R.S are easily available)

Personal Spending

• The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink. Please remember that many of the countries we visit do offer Credit Card and ATM facilities and for a small charge you can withdraw cash either from your account or Credit Card for convenience.
• If you wish to pass on a gratuity to your guide we leave this entirely up to you.
• Basically, we advise you to keep things as light as possible, without skimping on the necessities. It is great to bring back a load of goodies for everybody back at home.

You do NOT need to bring

• Tents, sleeping mats.

• A pair of trainers or Keens that cover your toes and provide grip on wet rocks.
• 1 pair of river shorts (longer leg length) shorts can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
• Swimming costume or bikini for ladies.
• 2 Long sleeved thermal top and bottoms to wear under your spray jacket. Capilene, Polypropylene or Merino wool is best. (not cotton)
• A rash vest (not cotton) as an alternative to the thermal layer.
• A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off – can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
• Sunglasses.
• Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased on line.
• 1 Litre Nalgene / Sigg or similar water bottle or Camel-back hydration system.
• Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your raft.
• Waterproof camera such as GoPro for the ‘action’ shots
• Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF30 minimum.

• Warm tracksuit pants.
• Jeans (Good for horseriding)
• 2 Lightweight tops - long sleeved shirts or t shirts.
• Fleece or wool jumper.
• Light weight down jacket.
• Rain jacket.
• Hiking shorts.
• Woolly hat, gloves, buff / scarf.
• Wide brimmed sun hat.
• Underwear.
• 2 pairs of Woollen or Thermal socks.
• Trainers, hiking boots or walking shoes for wearing around camp. (There are great running / walking trails around the camp)
• Thermal top and bottoms. (Good to sleep in)

• Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal.
• Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo.
• Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturizer.
• Hand wipes and a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
• Small pack towel.
• Insect Repellent.
• Headlamp or head torch with spare batteries.

• Your favourite book/kindle or a journal for recording your river memories.
• Sketchpad.
• Binoculars.
• Photographic or video equipment. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere.
• Spare memory card.
• Fishing rod and flies.
• Solar or portable charger.
• Padded cycle shorts.
• Loose fitting Yoga clothes.
• Zip lock bags to keep valuables dry and sand free.
• Rehydration tablets (Phizz, Nuun and O.R.S are easily available)
• The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items, gratuities and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink.