Canoe Expedition Student Gear List

Rafting – Student Gear List

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS

The river environment can be wet and cold. Bring lots of warm clothing, good food and drinks. It is essential that you bring all of the items on this list, other than the optional extras. Tick each item as you collect it and again as you pack it.

FOR PADDLING

  Windproof paddling jacket (not the same as your waterproof parka)   Polypro pants   Polypro tops   Bathing costume (togs)   Wetsuit (bibbed/sleeveless ideal)   Wetsuit booties/runners with warm socks (no aqua socks)

FOR CAMPING

  Warm sleeping bag (winter rating, 4 season)   Sleeping mat: Thermarest / closed-cell foam bed roll   Small torch   Lighter, candle   Plastic bowl (dinner & cereal)   Knife, fork, spoon   Plastic mug/cup   Dry footwear for camp (old sandshoes)   Small towel, biodegradeable soap   Pack (min 80 litre) or dive bag for storage of gear   Plastic pack liner

GEAR HIRE

Wetsuits and booties available for hire from Unipol recreation Services.

Booties, wetsuits and paddle jackets can also be hired from Wild Earth Adventures - Wetsuits $10 per day, Booties $5 per day, Paddle Jackets $5 per day. These can be paid for & picked up after the first meeting. CLOTHING

No cotton, trackpants, jeans or hoodies

Shell layer   Quality waterproof parka with hood (not for paddling)   Over-trousers (waterproof)

Underlayer   Underwear   Polypro or wool long johns (x 2 min)   Polypro or wool long sleeve shirts (x 2 min)   Wool socks   polypro or wool tee shirts (x 2)

Insulation layer   Wool Jersey or fleece jacket.   Fleece/wool pants   Mid weight fleece/wool top   Polypro / wool mittens or gloves   Polypro or wool balaclava or hat

OTHER ITEMS

  Sun hat   Sunglasses, with retaining strap   A drink bottle   Lots of sun block   Pen and paper   Money for meals on the road   Spare plastic bags to keep clothes dry   Personal hygiene needs   Personal First Aid Kit - bandaids, roll of sleek, insect repellent ("Dimp") sunburn cream,   Personal Medication - inhaler?, anakit?, pills?

  Plenty of snacks (bring more if you are a big eater)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

  Cell foam mat for seat (40 cm x 40 cm)   Camera, (ideally waterproof)   Reading material