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What to Wear

We Provide the Following Whitewater Gear:

– Paddle
– Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
– Helmet (not requred by the USFS on the Nantahala River)
– Splash Jacket
– Wetsuits (on the Nantahala River only)

What You Should Wear Rafting:

For Summer Trips:

– Swim Trunks/Swimsuit
– Water Shoes or Old Sneakers
– T-shirt and Shorts
– Sunscreen
– Sunglasses with a Strap

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 Floatation Device)
– Flip Flops. Sandals MUST have a heel strap.
– Car Keys (these can be left with the desk person at each outpost)

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