Paddling: Summer

• Plan for wet feet!* Water-friendly shoes, water sandals, or neoprene booties with durable soles — all shoes must be secured to the feet; no flip-flops!
• Water* (we have free reverse-osmosis filtered water available)
• Re-Usable Water Bottle* (All Nalgene bottles are 10% off if buying for a trip)
• Synthetic T-Shirt (short- or long-sleeved)
• Long-Sleeved Synthetic Sun Top* (if wearing a short-sleeved shirt / swimsuit top)
• Non-Underwire Bra (if applicable) (the wire can chafe upper arms)
• Quick-Dry Shorts, Surf Shorts / Swim Trunks, Nylon Pants or Workout Tights / Leggings 
• Sunglasses* and Lanyard*
• Sun Hat* or Baseball Cap*
• Sunscreen*
• Paddling Gloves* (optional)
• Rain Gear (lightweight poncho*/ waterproof shell)
• Fleece or Long-Sleeved Warm Top Layer (non-cotton)
• Smart Phone / Camera (we sell Koala Hangtime "lanyards" to help prevent phone drownings)
• Extra set of clothes either left in your car or placed in a waterproof bag (big zip-top bag, or even a tied garbage bag works)
• Towel — left in your car (quick drying camp towel* if you have one)
• Snack*

Items marked with an * are available for sale in our retail shop.

Paddling: Spring & Fall 

• Wetsuits* (we provide)
• Heavier Windproof/ Waterproof Coat
• Synthetic or Fleece Base Layer
• Wool or Fleece Socks
• Fleece, Synthetic, or Wool Beanie Hat
• Gloves or Mittens* (non-cotton)

We know wetsuits are not everyone's first choice for looking fashionable on the water, but they are critically important. Want to understand more? Click to read our blog post: Do I Have to Wear a Wetsuit?

Items marked with an * are available for sale in our retail shop.