WHAT TO PACK:

You will need to pack appropriately for spending an extended time out in the wilderness. Although it will generally be quite warm on most SierraRios trips, it can get cool at nights and during thunderstorms. Come prepared. Look at the climate chart for the river you're doing and figure out what you'll need. Sometimes river water is fairly cold. Other times it's quite pleasant (and even gets to >80°F on the Usumacinta March-April-May). Check the specific page describing the trip you'll be on to have a better idea of temperatures and weather. The list below shows what you should pack.

The standard SierraRios rates do not include personal camping gear or paddling gear. These items are listed below and can be rented (see RENTALs).

River items to bring:
-Shorts+shirt (or swimsuit) - what you'll generally be wearing on the raft on warm days
-Paddle jacket (+ light wool/polypro shirt: for when it might be raining/cold; can be rented; see RENTALs)
-Water shoes (preferably amphibious type to wear on the river and hiking)
-Hat and sunglasses (with retainer)
-Water bottle (preferably with a carabiner to clip onto a raft)
-Sunscreen, lip balm

Camp items to bring:
-Tent (a 2-person tent can be used by an individual) [can be rented; see RENTALs]
-Pad/chair (e.g. Therm-a-rest mattress/chair) [Therm-a-rest or Paco Pad+chair be rented; see RENTALs]
-Sleeping bag (on most trips a 40oF-50oF bag is fine; often possible as RENTAL)
-Basic camp clothing (shorts, light pants, light long-sleeve shirt, fleece/sweater, t-shirt, 3X underwear)
-Camp shoes (these can be the same as your river shoes or a different dry shoe)
-Headlamp (plus extra set of batteries)
-Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, lotions, etc)
-Special medicines (anti-fungal cream, anti-cold, antibiotics, anti-malarials)
-Lighter/matches (remember to check it if flying)
-Pocket-knife (remember to check it if flying)
-Reading material/journal
-Insect repellent (REPEL recommended; very important for comfort in camp on some trips)

Special paddling items to bring (these items can be rented: see RENTALs):
-Drybag (such as Bill's 2.2 DryBag or the NRS Duffel)
-PFD (Personal Flotation Device or "life jacket") - must be type III or type V
-Helmet (paddling type - WRSI may the best and most comfortable)
-Sprayskirt (if kayaking)
-Paddle jacket (several usually are available to rent if you don’t have)
-Personal safety gear (if you are in charge of a raft or kayak, consider a throwbag/biner/pully, tow line, or flip line)