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One-Day Trip Gear
Although Bearpaw River Expeditions will supply all of your essential gear, there are certain "extras" that will increase your comfort. We want you to be comfortable and secure so that you can fully enjoy your Lochsa experience. Please consult the following list of suggested gear to bring.
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- long underwear (made of polypropylene or silk, wool, or any other water wicking material) to wear under your wet suit. This is especially important on early season/cool weather trips. On late season/warm weather trips, a swim suit is a good choice to wear under the wet suit.
- thick wool socks to wear under your booties
- a warm sweater to wear under your splash jacket; fleece, capeline or wool are good materials to use
- paddling gloves
- raingear
- water bottle
- sunglasses with a retainer strap
- waterproof camera
- trunks to wear over your wet suit
- sunscreen
- hat
River Knowledge: it is better to have too much rather than not enough.
Note: Cotton should never be worn on a cool Lochsa trip. Cotton holds water against your body and makes it difficult to stay warm. The previously mentioned materials are much better to wear on your trip.
A camping gear list is available to our multi-day river guests upon request.
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Overnight Gear
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Gear provided by Bearpaw River Expeditions
- wetsuits and booties
- paddling jacket
- warm fleece pullover
- helmet
- eating utensils and plates
- life jacket
- complete meals - lunch 1st day to lunch 2nd day
- waterproof bag
- drinks - water, juice, popular variety of sodas
- cup
- sleeping bag (upon request)
- ground cloth
- pillow
- tent
- sleeping pad - waterproof bags for your sleeping gear and clothing are 15" diameter x 24" high
Gear to bring for your river trip
- socks - wool or polypropylene. To be worn under booties
- river sandals/shoes - warm weather trips
- long underwear - medium weight polypropylene or a similar, water wicking material. This is often a good item to wear under your wetsuit.
- pile sweatshirt - when weather dictates, this is also good to wear under your wetsuit.
- stocking cap
- gloves - wool, neoprene, or polypropylene
- sunglasses with a safety strap
- sun screen
- water bottle with a sturdy clip (if you would like to have it in the boat)
Recommended clothing - camp clothing
- swim suit
- t-shirt
- shorts - quick drying
- long pants - quick drying
- shoes - for camp/walking
- socks - a pair for camp (cotton is okay)
- hat
- rain gear
- jacket - fleece or pile with wind/rain resistant shell
Additional gear to bring (optional)
- lotion
- toothbrush and tooth paste
- comb and brush
- wash cloth
- towel
- biodegradable soap
- chap stick
- stuff sack - to keep clothes separated
- disposable cameras - waterproof is good
- flash light
- fishing gear and a current license
- extra beverages - (no glass please) Liquor, wine, canned-beer, specialty pop, etc.
Cotton is a non-water wicking material and should never
be worn on the river. Polypropylene, fleece, pile, bunting, capeline,
ect, are a few examples of the trade names for a class of synthetic
materials that retain their ability to insulate when wet.
There is a greater chance of inclement weather on trips in April,
May and early June. On mid to late season trips (June and July),
you will probably never need to use several items on the previous
list. However, it is a good idea to be prepared for changing weather
conditions.
For comfort and warmth we urge you to be properly prepared.
Please NOTE: The Lochsa is an extremely exciting river and there
will be little time for anything other than paddling while on the
boat. Because of this, expensive cameras, binoculars, fishing equipment,
etc, will be for camp use only. Please keep your river gear light
and compact, the less you bring on the river the happier you will
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