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)