SANTA MARIA RIVER TRIP GREAR
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
Water temperatures are cool (some times warm) in late February in the daytime. Air temps are in the 80's .Rain is rare. At least a farmer john type wet suit (with legs) is required. Even though there is a slim chance you won’t need it. River shoes are a problem. Teva sandals often don't work well on the river because they get pea gravel inside/underneath and need to be cleaned out.
I like light weight ,high top, jungle boots which can be worn wet all day-- or sturdy neoprene river shoes with good soles.
Bring Teva's for camp
Water temperatures are cool (some times warm) in late February in the daytime. Air temps are in the 80's .Rain is rare. At least a farmer john type wet suit (with legs) is required. Even though there is a slim chance you won’t need it. River shoes are a problem. Teva sandals often don't work well on the river because they get pea gravel inside/underneath and need to be cleaned out.
I like light weight ,high top, jungle boots which can be worn wet all day-- or sturdy neoprene river shoes with good soles.
Bring Teva's for camp
Left to right - jungle boots , farmer john, life jacket, tied on hat
( I bring a helmet), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves for pushing off rocks
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CLOTHING MISCELLANEOUS
Wet suit
Sunglasses with strap
Sunhat with strap
Small day or fanny pack
T-shirts Water bottle
Shorts (quick dry are best)
Beach towel
Long sleeve shirt
Toiletries, toilet paper
Fleece jacket &/or sweatshirt
Flashlight
Waterproof windbreaker
Sunscreen
Swimsuit Lip balm with sunscreen
Light weight long pants
Small towel &/or washcloth
Socks Biodegradable Soap/Shampoo*
Sneakers or lightweight boots
Waterproof matches or bic
Aqua socks or Teva type sandals
(firestarter and burning T.P.)
Lightweight long underwear (for sun protection)
Helmet—Bike helmet OK
Lightweight tent
Camping mattress/Thermarest
Casual town clothes
Lightweight sleeping cover, sheet, or bag
Booze
Small zipper duffels with garbage bags inside for packing clothes and other gear in the kayaks.
We suggest bringing a small dry bag to keep personal items such as a camera and dry clothes from getting wet when floating..
Optional items: Disposable Camera, binoculars (?), paddling gloves, pocket knife, insect repellent, pillow & a good book(?)
EQUIPMENT
We will provide all cooking equipment, kitchen, eating plates & utensils.
Wet suit
Sunglasses with strap
Sunhat with strap
Small day or fanny pack
T-shirts Water bottle
Shorts (quick dry are best)
Beach towel
Long sleeve shirt
Toiletries, toilet paper
Fleece jacket &/or sweatshirt
Flashlight
Waterproof windbreaker
Sunscreen
Swimsuit Lip balm with sunscreen
Light weight long pants
Small towel &/or washcloth
Socks Biodegradable Soap/Shampoo*
Sneakers or lightweight boots
Waterproof matches or bic
Aqua socks or Teva type sandals
(firestarter and burning T.P.)
Lightweight long underwear (for sun protection)
Helmet—Bike helmet OK
Lightweight tent
Camping mattress/Thermarest
Casual town clothes
Lightweight sleeping cover, sheet, or bag
Booze
Small zipper duffels with garbage bags inside for packing clothes and other gear in the kayaks.
We suggest bringing a small dry bag to keep personal items such as a camera and dry clothes from getting wet when floating..
Optional items: Disposable Camera, binoculars (?), paddling gloves, pocket knife, insect repellent, pillow & a good book(?)
EQUIPMENT
We will provide all cooking equipment, kitchen, eating plates & utensils.