What to Wear

We Provide the Following Whitewater Gear:

• Paddle
• Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
• Helmet (not required by the USFS on the Nantahala River)
• Splash Jacket
• Wet suits (on the Nantahala River only)

What You Should Wear Rafting:

For Summer Trips:

• Swim Trunks/Swimsuit
• Water Shoes or Old Sneakers ( NOT Flip Flops! )
• T-shirt and Shorts
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses with a Strap
• Bottle of Water

For Spring and Fall trips:

• Synthetic or Wool Sweater
• Wool Socks
• Knit Hat

Don’t Forget to Bring:

• A Dry Change of Clothes and Shoes
• Towels

Leave Behind:

• Jewelry and Watches
• Electronics
• Heavy Cotton Clothing like Jeans/Sweatshirts (these dry slowly and provide no warmth)
• Pets (dogs can raft on the Nantahala but must wear a Canine Flotation Device)
• Flip Flops. Sandals MUST have a heel strap.
• Car Keys (these can be left with the desk person at each outpost)