www.naturalistsatlarge.com COLORADO RIVER CANOE TRIP EQUIPMENT LIST This canoe trip involves packing up camp and moving down the river every night. This means that packing light is a big help! This is a desert river, so days are likely to be very hot. Evenings can be chilly or even cold - - a and sweats, and even a wool are great if it gets cold. Days are likely to be VERY hot and sunny. Sunblock, a hat and are very important. Light-weight long sleeved and long pants are helpful for those who may be extra sensitive to the sun. Naturalists at Large believes that students learn best in the outdoors when they are comfortable and confident, prepared with the essential and gear. Please do your best to locate, borrow, buy, or improvise so that you have all the items on this list.

SLEEPING, EATING, AND DRINKING: † Sleeping bag, medium weight, rated for 45 degree (or below for late fall trips) - synthetic is best † Ensolite (closed cell foam pad) or thermarest pad † 2 or 3 ONE-QUART (minimum) PLASTIC BOTTLES OF DRINKING WATER WITH A SCREW-ON LID. BRING THESE TO THE RIVER FULL ! † Plate, bowl, cup, utensils (plastic or metal is best) CLOTHING: † Windbreaker or light jacket † or jacket & hat (optional: pants) † and/or hooded sweat & sweat pants † 1 pair canvas lace (i.e. tennis shoes), to be worn on dry land † 1 pair water shoes with heal straps (i.e. Tevas or aqua ); or flip-flops are not acceptable as they are likely to come off and cause injury, therefore they should not be worn in the water † 1 pair lightweight pants (wind pants, long baggies, or warm-up pants are ideal) † Lightweight shirt with long sleeves (e.g. work shirt) for coolness and sun protection † Canvas work gloves, lightweight (optional; to avoid blisters and sunburn) † 2 pairs OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: † Swim Camera, board games, † Socks (synthetic materials dry faster) binoculars, reading material † Underwear (number appropriate for trip length) DO NOT BRING: pocket † HAT WITH BRIM knives, personal music devices, † 2 or 3 T-shirts; one with long sleeves radios, electronic games, gum, OTHER: junk food, cell phones (they do † SUNGLASSES w/neck strap not work at most sites and may † Lip balm be damaged or lost on † Sunscreen (with an SPF of at least 15) program). † Bandanna(s) NATURALISTS AT LARGE WILL NOT † Toiletries (tooth brush, etc.) BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR † 3 or 4 plastic bags (33 gallons or larger for wet things) DAMAGED PERSONAL † Small notebook and pen or pencil BELONGINGS † Small flashlight w/fresh batteries and new bulb † Bath or beach towels ( bring 2 - these will get pretty dirty, so old ones are better) † Mosquito head nets and insect repellent recommended for programs from late April through October † Medications - enough for the entire trip

NOTE: PLEASE PACK ALL EQUIPMENT IN PLASTIC BAGS (large trash bags are best), THEN IN A DUFFEL BAG OR BACKPACK

Space on your canoe is very limited. Please do not bring many loose items except in a small daypack for items you'll need when on the river. Mark everything you bring!