Tuolumne River rafting, California

River wear:

• A pair of Chacos / Keens or similar sandals. (Sandals with a closed toe are ideal)
• Pair of river shorts (longer leg length) shorts can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
• Swimming costume or bikini for ladies.
• Long sleeved thermal top and bottoms to wear under your life 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 shop.
• Sunglasses.
• Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased on line.
• 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 long trousers, zip off legs are ideal.
• Lightweight top – long sleeved shirts or t shirts.
• T-shirt and shorts.
• Fleece jumper / sweatshirt.
• Light weight down jacket.
• Wide brimmed sun hat.
• Woolly hat.
• Underwear.
• A 3-season sleeping bag.
• Travel Pillow.
• Flip flops or shoes 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 and helmets.

 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.
• Blister plasters.
• Rehydration tablets (Phizz, Nuun and O.R.S are easily available)

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.
• The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, personal items, gratuities and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink.