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Utah Rafting
Desolation Canyon 5 Day Trip
Desolation Canyon 5 Day Trip
Packing for your Desolation Canyon Vacation
It's easy to prepare and pack for your Desolation Canyon rafting vacation, but there are a few important things to know. You may encounter all types of weather and conditions. Planning ahead and having the proper gear will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable river rafting experience.Through several decades of experience on the river, Western knows what clothing and gear will keep you smiling every second of your adventure. For your convenience, you can find all these items online with Western's retail division, Red Rock Outfitters.
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How to Pack for your Desolation Canyon Rafting Vacation
Get a better idea of each of the items on your Desolation Canyon 5 Day packing list. See an example of each item and understand why we recommend you pack it for the river.
Packing the Best Camera for Rafting
Choosing the right camera for whitewater rafting is an important decision. With so many options out there, we discuss the pros and cons of the more common cameras we see on the river.
Packing your Bags
Packing for your Desolation Canyon rafting vacation is a bit different than your standard vacation, but it's fairly simple. Just pack the items from our packing list into a duffle bag and we'll take care of the rest. A few pictures show the recommended duffle and the water-resistant bags Western River will supply to you.
Duffle Bag
All of your personal items should be packed into a soft-sided duffle bag approximately 12" x 13" x 24" in size. Due to aircraft weight allowances and raft space, please limit your gear to 20 pounds.
Gear Bag
Also upon arrival at the launch site of your trip, you will receive a water-resistant gear bag. This bag will contain your sleeping bag, sheet and ground tarp. You will put your duffle bag inside this bag, roll the top down and clip it securely to avoid getting your personal gear wet. Your personal gear bag will be available at camp each night of your trip.
Day Bag
Upon arrival to the river's edge, you will be provided a water-resistant day bag (approximately 7" x 13"). In this day bag, you will want to put those items you wish to access during the day (raingear, camera, medications, sun block, lip balm, river guidebook, etc). We recommend packing these items in a simple plastic grocery sack inside your duffle for easy transfer to your day bag at the launch site.
