What to Bring

IRIE Rafting Company provides all of the rafting gear you will need on the river such as Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), paddles, helmets, and splash jackets. The lists below are helpful guides, and please contact us if you any questions.

Cotton Kills!

Denim jeans and heavy cotton are never appropriate on the river as the fabric retains water and loses insulation. Also avoid anything that may hamper your movement in the water.

Dry Clothing

 Bring dry clothing and shoes for your drive home and plastic bags to carry wet things. Also bring spares of anything you need to get home (eg. Keys, glasses or contacts).

What Not to Bring

• Pets
• Valuables
  • Lock any valuables in your car and do not bring cell phones, keys or wallets on the river.
• Too much gear

We are not responsible for damage to, or the loss/theft of any personal gear from our vehicles, on the river or in camp. So please travel light and have travel insurance or household insurance that covers your property when away from home.

Summer Rafting: May through September, depending upon the river and local weather. 

During the summer, your main concern will be sun protection. We highly recommend that you bring waterproof sunscreen with a high SPF, but we do have this available for sale at our office if you forget. You also can bring sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat, but they should have some sort of tether or strap to keep them on your body should you go in the river.

What to bring and wear on our single day trips:

• Shorts, t-shirt, and shoes that have a heel strap/back (no flip-flops)
• Sunscreen (available for sale at our office)
• Change of clothing to leave in vehicle

Optional:

• Waterproof camera (your photo will be taken by Truckee River Photos at Jaws Rapid)
• Sunglasses with a device to keep them on your head (available for sale at our office)
• Brimmed hat
• Water or other non-alcoholic drink, but it must be able to be attached to our boats (no loose bottles to pollute the river!)
•  Extra layer (not cotton!) for on the river

Spring or Fall Rafting Before mid-May and after mid-September, depending upon the river and local weather. 

You need to be prepared for cold air temperatures and cold water. Wear fabrics that are fast drying, such as nylon and polyester and/or that retain warmth when wet, such as nylon fleece, wool, and polypropelene). Avoid all cotton.

What to bring and wear on our single day trips:

• Swimsuit
• Wetsuit (3mmfarmerjohn or dry suit)
• Fleece sweater/jacket (polypro or wool sweater)
• Old tennis shoes or wetsuit booties with sturdy sole (no sandals)
• Wool, polypro, or wetsuit socks

Optional:

• Wool hat
• Extra wool sweater
• Polypro or wool gloves
• Waterproof camera (your photo will be taken by Truckee River Photos at Jaws Rapid)
• Sunglasses with a device to keep them on your head (available for sale at our office)
• Brimmed hat
• Water or other non-alcoholic drink, but it must be able to be attached to our boats (no loose bottles to pollute the river!)

 For our overnight trips, please bring the following equipment:

• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad or air mattress
• Tent and/or ground cloth
• Comfortable shoes in addition to what you are wearing on the river
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Sunglasses
• Flashlight or headlamp + extra batteries
• Camera
• Jacket
• Long pants
• Shirt
• Underwear
• Socks
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent

Optional:

• Towel
• Biodegradable soap and shampoo
• Rain Gear
• Book