General Equipment
Bath towel and wash cloth
Camp shoes (ex. tennis or hiking shoes)
Change of clothes* (shorts, pants, t-shirts, warm layers etc)
Hand lotion
Personal hygiene (soap, toothbrush/paste, shampoo)
Personal medications, vitamins, and eye wear/care
(bring back ups!)
Swim suit and/or board shorts
Wool/synthetic cap
Wool/synthetic gloves
Optional Items
Binoculars (in waterproof bag)
Camera (in waterproof bag)
Camp chair
Cards/games
Extra batteries or solar charger
Fishing gear (need Oregon permit)
Musical instrument
Nature field guides
Notebook/journal
or sketch pad
Reading book
Solar shower
Yoga mat
Heck, weve even had people dress in costumes (just because!)
* TIPS :
Note: Leave all rings, jewelry and valuables at home. Bring only essential items (including insurance card or copy!) in your wallet.
For additional information, call Willamette Riverkeeper at 503.223.6418.
Equipment for Camping
Flashlight
Ground tarp for tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Tent, stakes, rain fly (for dew and the obvious)
or headlamp
Equipment for Paddling
Aquatic Invasive Species Permit (AISP) —required by the Oregon State Marine Board for all paddling crafts over 10ft long. You may order your permit in advance , or purchase a permit at the put-in ($5). Rental boats should come with permits (read more information about the AISP).
Dry bag (waterproof bag for daily paddling equipment and small valuables)
Extra padding to sit on (towel, foam)
Fleece or wool sweater/jacket
Lip protection
Long sleeve lightweight cotton shirt
Motion sickness remedies if susceptible
Paddle (and a spare!)
Paddling gloves for sun or blister protection (bike gloves or glove liners work well)
Personal Flotation Device (PFD) / life jacket
Personal toilet paper or Wag Bag waste kit for on-the-water emergencies
Rain and sun hats
Rain/paddle jacket and pants/label
Sandals (with heal strap) or water booties
Sunglasses with retainer/strap
Sunscreen
Synthetic or wool long underwear
Water bottle (at least 1 quart size)
Whistle (secured to your Personal Flotation Device, PFD)
Wool or synthetic socks