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 jacket and sweats, and even a wool hat are great if it gets cold. Days are likely to be VERY hot and sunny. Sunblock, a hat and sunglasses are very important. Light-weight long sleeved shirts 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 clothing 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 Poncho or rain jacket & hat (optional: pants) Sweater and/or hooded sweat shirt & sweat pants 1 pair canvas lace shoes (i.e. tennis shoes), to be worn on dry land 1 pair water shoes with heal straps (i.e. Tevas or aqua socks); sandals 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 shorts OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: Swim suit 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! .