Idaho Rafting Trips on the Salmon

Suggested Packing List Clothing Two-piece rain suit - a must! Quick -drying shorts Swimsuits (women may find a 2-piece suit or sports bra & jogging shorts convenient) 1 pair long pants (nylon or cotton/polyester for quick drying) Shirts (at least one long-sleeved shirt for sun protection) Lightweight cotton pants or shorts & shirt for camp Socks, some underwear  (you'll probably be wearing swimsuit under shorts primarily) Sport sandals are preferred footwear. Shoes for camp or dry hikes.  Also good to have as backup in case of sunburn or foot problems Long underwear Polypropylene (tops & bottoms) Polypropylene gloves, socks and hat Fleece jacket for camp or to wear under rain suit in cooler weather Sun hat with string tied on to attach to shirt Fishing gear (barbless hooks) Personal Items Plenty of sunscreen lotion (a must). Sunscreen lip balm. Lotion. Biodegradable soap and shampoo in small bottles. Daypack and sport water bottle for hikes. Small towel and washcloth . Toothbrush & toothpaste. Small pack of tissues. Flashlight & extra batteries (headlamps work best). Insect repellant (small container) Sunglasses with safety strap Camera in a padded case and plenty of film (disposable and waterproof cameras work very well) Feminine hygiene products (optional). Money (You'll want to keep some cash with you on the trip for gratuities for your guides - generally 5-10% of the trip cost) Pen and paper or small notebook/ marker to mark drinks. 1 small carabineer for hooking on cup or fanny pack (optional). A few Ziploc bags are handy for organizing or to separate a wet wash cloth. Weather on the rivers in Idaho is unpredictable.  You can have frost in July or it can be intensely hot.  The best way to deal with these extremes is to be prepared.  Layering is the best way to approach this type of seasonality.  Keep in mind that cotton once wet will keep you cool so synthetic fabrics are always best since they dry quickly and can keep you warm even when wet.  All gear should be brought in a soft sided duffel bag