Selway River Trip Packing List

RIVER GEAR: 

  • Sandals (Chaco, Teva, Keen) with heel strap or tennis shoes & fleece socks.
    NO FLIP-FLOPS OR SLIP-ONS ON THE RIVER! 

  • 2 - 3 swimsuits or shorts 

  • Lightweight clothing (synthetic long-sleeved shirts) for sun protection 

  • Brimmed hat (a spare is a good idea, baseball style is fine) 

  • Waterproof sunscreen/block (SPF 30), lip balm 

  • Sunglasses with a strap (maybe not your best pair) 

  • Water bottle 

  • Waterproof camera (if you bring your cell phone to use as a camera, we strongly recommend getting a sturdy case such as a Lifeproof or Otterbox) 

  • Polypropylene pile or fleece top (essential) 

  • Waterproof rain shell (essential) and rain pants 

  • Fishing gear- Idaho State Fishing Licenses available online or in Hamilton MT

CAMP GEAR: 

  • Small, compact, lightweight pillow 

  • 2 complete changes of clothing (versatile pants and shirts, cotton is fine - something fun for dinner is encouraged!) 

  • Extra socks (wool or fleece are best), and underwear. 

  • Camp shoes (flip flops or trail running shoes, ultra-lite boots, tennis shoes, etc. Something you can walk and hike in comfortably. 

  • Warm jacket (thick fleece is great - will work on-river as well - or compact/down coat) 

  • Polypropylene pile or fleece pants (encouraged) 

  • Fleece or wool beanie 

  • Small towel, biodegradable soap, and shampoo 

  • Personal hygiene items, including insect repellent, skin lotion, etc. Please bring twice the amount needed of any essential medicine 

  • Small flashlight with extra batteries (headlamps are great) 

  • Beer, wine, liquor, or soda in unbreakable containers (cans or plastic bottles)

WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE: 

  • Freshly laundered sleeping bag 

  • Sleeping bag liner 

  • Self-inflating sleeping pad 

  • Tarp or ground cloth 

  • Two-person tent* 

  • Camp chair 

  • Plate and eating utensils 

  • Mug 

  • Waterproof splash jacket and splash pants. 

  • Neoprene wetsuit (if necessary) 

  • US Coast Guard-approved Type V Personal Flotation Device 

*TENTS: We will bring 1 tent for one and two-person reservations; 2 tents for three and four-person reservations. Please let us know if you need alternative tent space or if you prefer to bring your own tent.