What to Bring on the Grand Canyon

Clothing:

• Swimsuits
• Nylon shorts
• T-shirts
• Long sleeve cotton shirt (for sun protection)
• Long cotton pants (if you sunburn easily)
• Sun hat or visor with tie-on
• Sunglasses with strap
• Two-piece rainsuit
• Tevas or strapped sandals
• Athletic/jogging shoes or lightweight hiking boots w/socks
• Sarong for ladies (for changing)

Paddlers

• Aqua socks or wetsuit booties
• Gloves

April, early May, and September add:

• Polypropylene or thermal underwear (top & bottom)
• Sweatpants or fleece pants
• Sweatshirt, wool shirt, or fleece top

Equipment:

• Sunblock, sunscreen lip balm
• Moisturizing hand lotion
• Small towel
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Shaving equipment, small mirror
• Kleenex, eye drops
• Soap & shampoo
• Prescription medicine
• Water bottles or canteens with straps (quart size) -- 2
• Fanny pack for small items you need during the day (also good for hikes)
• Small flashlight such as Techna or Mini Mag-Lite or a headband mounted light such as Petzl
• Extra batteries
• Lightweight nylon daypack -- no pack frames please (for the Bright Angel Trail)

All passengers will be limited to about 12-15 lbs. of duffel