Spanish River Packing List

Personal Items

• Small waterproof day bag

• Sleeping bag – 2 or 3 seasons*

• Toothbrush / Toothpaste

• Soap – biodegradable

• Sunscreen – SPF 30 or more

• Personal medication

• Insect repellent

• Flashlight (preferably a headlamp) with extra batteries

• Water bottle (1 litre)*

• Sunglasses

• Camp towel (lightweight and quick dry)*

*Can be purchased/rented from MHO

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Clothing

• 2 pairs of synthetic pants – one for day use, one for night (no denim)

• 1 full set of long underwear

• Shorts

• Bathing suit

• Underwear

• 3–5 pairs socks – wool or fleece

• 2 T-shirts (preferably polyester)*

• Long-sleeved light shirt

• 2 wool or fleece sweaters*

• Rain suit (jacket & pants)

• Sun hat*

• Close-toed campsite shoes (runners, hiking boots)

• River shoes – light runners (for paddling and portaging – NO Crocs)

*Can be purchased from MHO

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Optional Items

• Camera (waterproofed or disposable) / GoPro

• Pocket knife

• Pen / pencil

• Journal*

• Book

• Compass

• Lip balm / hand cream

• Closed-cell foam yoga mat

*Can be purchased from MHO

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What Not to Bring

• We discourage clients to bring electronic devices (other than a camera)

• Additional food

• Denim and cotton clothing