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)
• Re-Usable Water Bottle* (All Nalgene bottles are 10% off if buying for a trip)
• Synthetic t-shirt (short- or 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 Hangtimes "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*

Paddling: Spring & Fall 

• Wetsuits (we provide)
• Heavier windproof/ waterproof coat
• Synthetic or fleece base layer
• Wool or fleece socks
• Fleece or wool 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?