Prepare for Your Trip - Salmon River Canyons
RECOMMENDED CLOTHING (AVOID COTTON)
Cool weather can occur on any trip regardless of the time of year, it can be quite chilly when it's overcast, breezy, or raining, even in August. The right clothing can make your river trip comfortable even in unfavorable weather. Clothing on a river trip must have the ability to keep you warm even if it gets wet. Synthetic fabrics such as polypropylene, capilene, Synchilla, and polyester pile will keep you warm when wet and will dry quickly. Wool will keep you warm when wet, but takes longer to dry. Cotton does not keep you warm when it is wet, but it can keep you cool when it’s hot. Warm and sunny weather is more likely to occur on a summer trip down the Salmon River, cold and rainy weather will be more likely in the fall and winter.
| RIVER CLOTHES & GEAR | CAMP CLOTHES & GEAR | ||
| ALL SEASONS | MULTI-DAY TRIPS | ||
| Sunglasses with retainer | Pillow case / pillow | ||
| Wool and synthetic layers. (Sweaters and or jackets) | Toiletries, including small towel, feminine hygiene, handiwipes, extra hand sanitizer etc. | ||
| Rain / Waterproof coat and pants (tested and proven) | Ear plugs | ||
| Walking shoes, or light boots | Toothbrush/paste | ||
| Tennis shoes or "all terrain" sandals, secured to feet | Small flashlight and/or headlamp | ||
| Sunhat, visor or cap | Extra batteries | ||
| Wool or synthetic socks | Spare glasses/contacts | ||
| Personal water bottle or canteen (1 quart minimum) | Extra change of synthetic clothes | ||
| Waterproof sunscreen, lip balm | Camp shoes | ||
| Neck Gaiter | OPTIONAL GEAR | ||
| Medication* | Camera | ||
| Wool / Synthetic Stocking Cap | Binoculars | ||
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long pants and long sleeved shirt
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Pen & Notebook | ||
| SUMMER | Reading material | ||
| Sun shirt and pants (light cotton or nylon fabric) | FISHING GEAR | ||
| Shorts ( quick drying ) and/or river skirt | DESIGNATED TRIPS | ||
| Swimsuit | Waders | ||
| WINTER | Wading boots | ||
| Wool and synthetic base layers / long johns | Fishing license | ||
| Wool / synthetic gloves | Steelhead permit | ||
| Down puffy coat | Thick wool / synthetic sweatpants for wading | ||
| Think clothes that will keep you warm in 20-30 deg temps | Extra warm clothes in case you fall in the river while wading | ||