Equipment List               Canoe Barges on the Colorado River

Special Stuff -- See Buying Guide for more tips             Pack light. Pack tight.

Wide brimmed hats with chin strap (dad and daughter)
Sunglasses (dad and daughter)

Waterproof storage for all your stuff

Catamaran building materials & tools
Outboard motor, motor mount, etc. (1 per cluster)
Gas: You'll use 1.3 to 2.5 gallons depending on motor efficiency, number of canoes, etc.
Lines for tie-up; PVC anchor (optional); Extra duct tape (per cluster)

Patio chairs for canoe (see tips)
Umbrellas (for sun protection--attach to chairs in canoe)
Bungee cords (10-12 per canoe. Fasten chairs, umbrellas, etc.)
Drink holders (make from plastic bottles. Tape to chair leg. Holds all your small stuff.)

"Stream Machine" water guns -- 24" or 36"
Floatables (inner tubes, etc.) & tow line. Can bring kayak or jet-ski
Red or orange "skier-down" flag (1 per cluster)

Common Stuff

Tent
Sleeping bags - lightweight? - check weather forecast for Blythe, CA
Air mattresses; Air pump & nozzles for mattresses & floatables (1 or 2 per cluster)

Cooler: "5-day" recommended. 50 quart or 2 smaller ones
Water & drinks: 3-4 quarts/person/day chilled - glass bad - foam cozies good
            3 quarts/person/day is plenty if keeping cool and low exertion
1 gallon of water reserve (not chilled) per 4-5 people
Food, food prep items, utensils...
Lantern/stove/coffee pot/charcoal/lighter (1 per cluster)

Camping items: flashlight, insect repellant, first aid kit, TP, etc.

Clothes: T-shirts, rash guard (Light colors or you'll bake). Lightweight sweatshirt
Swim suit, water shoes, towel
Sunscreen & lip protection
ID for US border patrol. Cash for shuttle driver

Optional Stuff

Comfortable life vest (basic life jackets are provided)
Camera: Older/inexpensive digital camera or waterproof camera
Bailing bucket for emergencies (1 per cluster)
GPS unit (to find landing spots, or if you're just a geek)
Binoculars
2-way radios
Fishing Pole/Tackle/License

          Outfitter will provide: Canoes, life jackets, and paddles
          Don't bring: expensive cameras or electronics that are unhappy when wet
           Cell phone service is mostly NOT available on the river.

Canoe Trip Overview	Equipment List
Canoe Dimensions & Tips	Building & Combining Catamarans
Buying Guide	Building a Motor Mount
Safety	For Geeks Only