Come see what we recommend you to wear white water rafting!

1. Mad River Boat Trips
What to wear whitewater rafting in Jackson Hole?

2. Whitewater Gear
Guide:
Whether you are a first time
rafter, or a seasoned veteran,
dressing appropriately can
make your rafting trip far
more enjoyable.
Check out our quick guide to
rafting gear and equipment so
you are prepared for your
upcoming rafting trip!

3. What clothing should you wear?
Do’s
• Bathing Suits or Shorts
• Clothing that is water proof or
that dries quickly is best, many
prefer a wet suit.
• Dry Bag, for anything you want
to keep dry.
Don’ts
• Cotton Clothing, it tends to stay
wet and heavy
• Bring too much, rafts don’t have
a lot of space so pack light!
• Jewelry
• Expensive Electronics
• Wallets

4. Appropriate Shoe
Wear:
For safety reasons:
Avoid wearing loose sandals,
flip-flops, Crocs or other loose
fitting shoes.
Wear old sneakers (that you
don’t mind getting wet), boat
shoes, or other tight fitting
water resistant shoes.

5. What equipment
should you wear?
 Helmets
 Life Jackets
 Gloves
 Sunglasses

6. Life Jackets:
Anytime you are participating in a
water sport, you should wear a life
jacket. There is always a chance you
will fall into the water, and a life
jacket can be critical in saving your
life.
You are 5 times less likely to drown
if you are wearing a life vest.
Remember, life jackets are not Just
for kids. Four of five drowning
incidents involve adults, life jackets
can save anyone, not just kids.

7. Other things to consider bringing:
Sun Screen – During warm summer days
Water Resistant Jacket – Cooler summer days
First Aid Kits
Leave in your car:
Towels – To dry off afterwards
Change of dry clothes for after rafting.

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