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This comprehensive PDF guides include river maps, overview, full itineraries, camping and weather information, details on physical requirements, packing lists and more.
It's important to be prepared for your Rogue River rafting vacation. 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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Packing for your Rogue River 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 duffel bag and we'll take care of the rest. A few pictures show the recommended duffel and the water-resistant bags that you will receive.
Duffel Bag
All of your personal items should be packed into a soft-sided duffel bag approximately 8" x 12" x 19" in size. This bag should be smaller than one you would bring on a camping trip. Your gear bag will be much smaller than a multi-day rafting and camping trip.
Gear Bag
The night prior to your trip, you will receive a water-resistant gear bag at the orientation meeting. You will put your duffel bag inside this bag, roll the top down and clip it securely to avoid getting your personal gear wet. This personal gear bag will be available each day as the rafts are unloaded to go to each lodge.
Day Bag
Upon arrival at the orientation meeting the night before your trip, you will be provided a water-resistant day bag (approximately 9" x 20"). 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 the evening before your river trip.
This comprehensive PDF guides include river maps, overview, full itineraries, camping and weather information, details on physical requirements, packing lists and more.