Colorado Rafting Packing List
For many of our rafters, a trip with KODI is their first trip on the river, and almost every one of them is bound to ask, “What should I pack anyway?”
If you’re about to take your first whitewater rafting trip, let us tell you the items you need to pack to make your day on the river as fantastic as possible.
Please know KODI Rafting supplies almost everything you’ll need for your Colorado whitewater raft trip. However, we did say almost everything. Here’s what we suggest you bring:
Comfortable, secure footwear
The best type of footwear to wear are sandals with a secure strap around the ankle. This does not mean Crocs or flip flops, but something secure like Tevas, Chacos, etc. If you don’t have sandals like this, a breathable pair of sneakers works, too. KODI also rents river booties for $5 for a full day and $3 for a half day at some of its outposts.
A bathing suit
Because of Colorado’s quickly changing temperatures and the fact that you may get wet, it’s best to bring layers of clothing on your trip. The base of these layers should be a bathing suit. If it gets hot out, you’ll be happy to be wearing one!
Workout clothing (or synthetic material)
Avoid cotton, jeans, and long pants if possible. Comfortable, quick-drying clothing is great. Any outdoor gear such as neoprene, polypropylene, wool, or fleece is best.
Sunglasses WITH a secure strap
Colorado’s sun is strong and so are many of our rapids. Combine those and you’ll want to make sure your glasses don’t get lost in the river.
Sunscreen
Our beautiful blue skies and high elevation make for crazy sunburns. Always protect yourself with sunscreen.
Water
Not only is paddling a raft a lot of physical work, most of our river trips are at high elevation where water is even more important to stay hydrated. Pack a bottle of water to keep it on hand in the boat.
A pair of clothes to change into after your trip
When you’re done with your trip, you may be wet or cold or both! You’ll be glad to have a pair of dry clothes waiting for you at the take-out.
Give the Gift of Adventure with KODI Rafting
When it comes to gifts, giving things is good but giving experiences is far better. Next time you need to buy a gift, give the gift of adventure. Your friends and family are sure to love an experience they'll remember long after the trip is over.
Even though our rafting and adventure trips run mostly during the summer months, you can give the gift of adventure year-round.
With KODI Rafting, it’s easy to purchase gift certificates online. You can give a dollar amount or choose from our list of rafting or adventure trips. We can even personalize an itinerary for you. Just give us a call and we’ll craft the perfect adventure for your gift.
Some gift ideas…
- Zip Line and Raft the Arkansas River
- $100 toward a KODI Rafting adventure
- Browns Canyon Half Day Raft Trip
- Four hours of stand up paddleboard rental
Gift certificates are perfect for birthdays, holidays, family reunions, anniversaries, and more. What about that upcoming bachelor party or girls getaway? Treat your friends to memories that will last a lifetime.
It’s also possible to send a gift certificate to your recipient’s email along with a personalized message. So, if you’re a last-minute shopper, this is the perfect way to have adventure show up in someone’s inbox right away.
If you have a river or outdoors lover in your life or are looking for a special way to celebrate this summer, consider giving the gift of adventure with KODI Rafting.