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Suggested Gear List of the South Fork of the Flathead PLEASE READ
CAREFULLY THIS
IS THE SUGGESTED GEAR LIST FOR THIS PARTICULAR TRIP. HAVING THE RIGHT GEAR IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE IT THE BEST
POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE FOR YOU. MOST
OF THE GEAR LISTED YOU WILL HAVE OR YOU CAN USE YEAR-ROUND ON ANY OUTDOOR
EXCURSION (FOOTBALL GAMES, BOATING, SKIING, ETC.).
WE WANT YOU TO HAVE EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED TO BE COMFORTABLE.
HOWEVER, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE AND WEIGHT CAPACITY
ON THIS TRIP. PLEASE FEEL WELCOME TO CALL
OUR OFFICE TO DISCUSS ANY QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE ABOUT GEAR. PLEASE NO STEREOS, RADIOS
OR WATCHES
GEAR
PROVIDED
- we provide LIFE JACKETS, 2 WATERPROOF DUFFEL BAGS (one for sleeping bag, pad
& ground cloth, and one for clothing), WATERPROOF DAY BAG for items you
would like accessible during the day (dry shirt, suntan lotion, camera, etc.),
and WETSUITS. You may use our
SLEEPING BAGS, PADS, AND TENTS, or bring your own and receive a discount.
SYNTHETIC
SLEEPING BAG (WARM EVEN WHEN WET), PAD, TENT, GROUND CLOTH (for
sleeping out under the stars and or spread your gear on)
FISHING
GEAR …optional, hooks should be barbless and no trebles
RAIN
GEAR... Good jacket and pants. Poncho’s
aren’t enough. AVOID VINYL
& CHEAP PLASTICS.
LIGHTWEIGHT
SHIRTS...one long sleeved.
1
PAIR LONG PANTS, synthetic are best
SHORTS...synthetics
dry faster - good to wear over swimsuit.
SWIMSUIT...nylon
is best because it dries faster.
CAP
TO BLOCK SUN, & WOOL HAT for cool evenings...a must for everyone.
In case of wind attach with a shoe
string.
GLOVES
OR MITTENS...synthetic or wool.
WARM
SHIRTS...wool or polarfleece (2 )
LONG
UNDERWEAR...polypro or capilene (not cotton) tops & bottoms.
WARM
JACKET...synthetic piles are popular because they are warm even when damp. FOOTWEAR:
How comfortable your feet are will make a big difference in your
enjoyment of the trip!
HIKING
BOOTS or sturdy walking shoes ...well broken in. No brand new boots please.
SOCKS...3-4
pair,2 heavy (wool), fleece socks are also nice for in camp.
THIN
LINER SOCKS...nylon or synthetic, not cotton.
RUNNING
SHOES OR SANDALS...for around for camp and short hikes.
NEOPRENE
SOCKS (described on back side) and old running shoes… this is the best
combination we’ve
found for keeping your feet warm and safe on the river.
SUNGLASSES
AND TIES FOR GLASSES...protects against glare.
Pack an
extra pair of prescription glasses if worn (or if you wear contacts.)
SUNTAN
LOTION...maximum strength sun block & moisture lotion.
CHAPSTICK
INSECT
REPELLENT
FLASHLIGHT...small
one is fine, headlamps work great.
WATER
BOTTLE...1 liter.
CAMERA
& FILM...bring more than you think you need, just in case.
SMALL
DAY OR FANNY PACK...for side excursions.
POCKET
KNIFE
ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE...if desired (unbreakable containers). We provide a MAJOR 1ST AID KIT. However, we do recommend you bring your own preferred personal comfort drugs (Advil, Tylenol, aspirin, Band-Aids, cold medicine). Return
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