[General][Canoeing][Caving]
 

General: Both Canoeing and Caving 1 sleeping bag (waterproofed!) 1 ground cloth 1 foam pad 1 small pocket knife 1 plastic coffee cup 1 deep plastic bowl or plate 1 spoon 1 small insect repellent (non-aerosol) 1 sun screen 1 sweatshirt, jacket, or sweater 2 bandannas 1 sunglasses 1 chapstick 1 toothbrush + paste 1 soap (in plastic bag) 1 toilet paper (in plastic bag) 1 lightweight long sleeve shirt 1 lightweight long pants 1 brimmed hat 1 small flashlight (AA plus extra batteries + bulb) 1 poncho 1 web belt 1 swim suit or wet shorts 1 wet sneakers (canvas bobo's are best - no aqua socks) 1 first aid kit (including moleskin and bandaids) 1 eyeglass holder or tie on 6-12 ziplock bags (various sizes) 1-2 water bottles (2 qt total) 6 clothes pins cash ($10-15 max)   1 small pad + pencil (optional) 1 small comb (optional) 1 camera + film (optional) Packing considerations: No poncho in canoe...bring a water repellent jacket instead Waterproofing is essential. Double bag everything and triple bag valuables The river eats loose items. Tie everything in but yourself! The clothing that you wear caving will get very dirty...some old clothing is ideal for that day!

Canoeing Segment [4 days; 3 nights]  1 duffel bag 1 bailer 1 kneeling pads or foam 2 wet socks 1 dry shoes (hiking boots?) 2 drum liners/bands 1 windbreaker (water resistant) 1 towel (bath size) 3 trash bags 1 1/8 inch rope, 50 feet (1/4 inch is acceptable) 6 dry cotton socks (wear one) 4 shorts w/pockets (wear one) 4 underwear (wear one) 4 short sleeve shirts (wear 1)

Caving Segment [1 day; 1 night]  1 bike, football, or canoe helmet or winter skull cap 1 flashlight, large (C cell or larger w/spare bulb + fresh batteries) 1 long pants 1 sweatshirt 1 short sleeve shirt 1 socks 1 underwear 1 lighter + candle (in plastic bag) 1 small carrying bag for odds 'n ends 1 gloves (optional) 1 knee pads (optional)