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Equipment
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Packing Instructions I
cannot
stress
enough
the
need
to
pack
as
efficiently
as
possible.
Almost
every
floater
who
travels
to
Alaska
for
the
first
time
comes
with
twice
the
amount
of
clothing
and
accessories
than
they
would
ever
need.
This
not
only
unnecessarily
overloads
and
bulks
out
the
light
aircraft
and
rafts
you
will
be
traveling
in,
but
also
becomes
a
burden
to
you
in
the
field.
Do
not
pack
every
item
you
have
ever
ordered
in
your
life
from
Cabela's
just
because
you
might
finally
get
a
chance
to
use
it.
If
you
are
not
sure
you
will
need
it,
chances
are
you
should
leave
it
behind.
Pack
for
summer
temperature
extremes
between
40°F
at
night
to
75°F
during
the
day.
Be
prepared
for
wind
and
rain.
Bring
quality
gear
not
quantity.
Choose
clothing
items
that
may
be
layered
for
warmth.
Choose
breathable
wind
and
water
proof
outer
garments
to
be
worn
over
moisture
wicking
and
insulating
undergarments.
All
clothing
should
be
of
synthetic
or
wool-synthetic
blends.
Cotton
garments
should
be
avoided.
Cotton
has
little
insulation
value
when
wet
and
dries
very
slowly.
Excessive
clothing
quickly
adds
weight
and
bulk
to
your
dry
bag.
Keep
in
mind
that
items
can
be
washed
in
the
field
if
necessary.
On
a
seven
day
float
trip,
two
changes
of
cloths
should
be
more
than
sufficient.
Keep
in
mind
that
you
will
be
wearing
your
waders
and
dressed
to
float
and
fish
90%
of
the
time.
Your
wading
gear,
the
liners
and
clothing
beneath
them
should
be
your
first
priority.
Additional
clothing
will
only
be
utilized
around
the
camp
in
the
evening Weight Limit: We limit floaters to no more than 40 pounds of personal gear per person. This applies to total weight of each persons water proof river bag when packed for the river and does not include the weight of your rods and tackle or to the waders, boots jacket and clothing on your back which you will be wearing when you board the plane for your bush flight. The 40 pound limit also does not apply to the food containers and supplies, the weight of which we have accounted for separately. The most efficient and experienced floaters often show up with less than 40 pounds of personal gear per man. If you find that the weight of the items you intend to bring is in excess of 40 pounds and will not easily fit into the constraints of one large river bag, then you are packing to much. A clean change of clothing, bags and other items not necessary for your float may be stored with us in Anchorage during your trip
Due
to
baggage
restrictions
imposed
on
commercial
flights,
you
may
find
it
convenient
to
ship
or
mail
packed
river
bags
and
other
equipment
to
us
in
Anchorage
prior
to
your
trip.
Insure
bags
and
ship
in
plenty
of
time
for
arrival
prior
to
your
trip
date. Joe
Schuster Quality
river bags may be purchased at many sporting good outlets including: |
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Sportsman's
Guide
&
Air
Service
3250
Lake
Park
Circle
Anchorage
Alaska
99517
GPS
-
While
not
absolutely
necessary,
we
recommend
that
each
party
have
at
least
one
hand
held
GPS
unit
and
know
how
to
use
it.
This
will
greatly
help
you
pin
point
your
daily
positions,
landmarks
and
calculate
the
pace
of
your
float.
We
will
be
providing
you
with
detailed
maps
of
your
river,
including
Lat/Lon,
and
specific
land
mark
coordinates
that
you
may
enter
and
track
to.
Practice
at
home
and
know
how
to
enter
and
track
coordinates.
Bring
extra
batteries.
Rain
Gear
-
Do
not
get
cheap
when
it
comes
to
rain
gear.
Staying
dry
can
be
the
biggest
factor
in
the
enjoyment
of
your
float
as
well
as
your
health
and
safety.
No
plastic
or
ponchos.
If
you
come
with
only
one
piece
of
quality
gear,
make
it
your
rain
proof
top.
With
any
luck
you
will
not
need
it.
Gortex
and
other
breathable
fabrics
are
getting
better
all
the
time
and
combination
systems
with
fleece
liners
are
very
functional,
eliminating
the
need
to
pack
several
different
coats
and
tops.
A
quality
rain
top
over
your
waste
or
chest
waders
should
make
you
rain
and
splash
resistant
for
the
duration
of
your
float
trip.
Sleeping
Bag
-
These
are
considered
a
personal
item
and
are
not
provided
with
your
outfitted
equipment.
Sleeping
bags
may
be
rented
separately
if
you
desire.
$50
per
bag
per
trip.
Please
advise
us
well
prior
to
your
trip
if
you
desire
to
rent
sleeping
bags.
Sleeping
bags
should
be
rated
to
sub-freezing
and
constructed
of
synthetic
materials.
Feathers,
down,
and
cotton
are
useless
if
they
become
wet.
Pack
these
in
a
compression
stuff
sack
inside
your
water
proof
bag.
A
separate
water
proof
stuff
bag
is
OK
for
your
sleeping
bag
if
space
requires. Toilet
Paper
-
Each
member
of
a
party
should
include
one
roll
of
toilet
paper
with
their
gear.
Place
this
roll
in
a
water
proof
zip-lock
bag
along
with
a
butane
lighter.
All
toilet
paper
is
to
be
burned
as
completely
as
possible
after
use. Flash
Light
or
Head
Lamp
-
With
the
long
daylight
hours
in
the
months
of
June
and
July,
any
sort
of
artificial
light
is
not
at
all
necessary.
By
mid-Aug.
nights
are
long
and
dark
enough
that
you
will
want
to
bring
a
source
of
light.
Each
person
should
have
either
a
small
flashlight
or
head
lamp
and
extra
batteries.
We
have
found
head
lamps
to
be
the
most
useful,
allowing
for
hands
free
use. Knives
and
Sharpening
Tool
-
Our
outfitted
kitchens
do
not
come
with
knives.
Each
party
member
should
bring
a
folding
utility
knife
along
for
dining
purposes
as
well
as
general
camp
use.
Do
not
forget
a
fillet
knife
if
you
plan
to
eat
fish. Camera
and
Film
-
It
takes
a
lot
of
pictures
to
get
that
one
good
shot,
so
bring
plenty
of
film.
Many
expensive
cameras
and
camcorders
have
been
ruined
when
exposed
to
Alaska's
tough
wet
conditions.
If
you
are
an
avid
or
professional
photographer
pack
camera's
in
the
appropriate
water
and
crush
proof
boxes.
If
you
are
not
an
avid
or
professional
photographer
then
leave
the
expensive
photo
gear
at
home.
The
simpler
the
camera
the
better.
Waterproof
disposable
camera's
are
great
for
Alaska
conditions
and
in
unskilled
hands
take
just
as
good
pictures
as
would
the
expensive
and
heavy
gear.
We
recommend
at
least
a
couple
of
these
small
disposable,
waterproof
camera's
as
back
ups
for
anyone
who
is
planning
to
bring
an
electric
camera. Book,
Playing
Cards,
Writing
Materials
-
Don't forget something to pass the time while waiting
out weather or an airplane, etc... Nightly notes or a journal is a great way to
help you remember the details of your float.
Personal
Toiletries
and
Medicines
Insect
Repellent
and
Head
Net
-
Mosquito season peaks in late June and early July. As days shorten and fall
approaches the mosquito levels taper off but the levels of knats (no-see-ums,
whitesox) pick up. During the day while floating on the river, bugs may be
barley noticeable. Keeping your camping and on shore activities out of the woods
and brush and on exposed banks and gravel bars will also help to keep bug
activity to a minimum. Each person should bring a bottle of Bug Dope (insect
repellent). Small pump bottles are easier to pack around than large aerosol
cans. There are many brands and formulas on the market that seem to work with
varying effectiveness. The active ingredient DEET seems to be the most effective
overall. Any brand of repellent with a high percentage of Deet should work well.
A head-net is another worthwhile item to have along in the case you find
yourself in some particularly thick concentrations of bugs. Avoid setting up and
breaking down camp at dusk and dawn and you will avoid stirring up these pests
at their most active hours of the day. Sunglasses
and
Sun
Block
-
Polarized
sunglasses
are
a
must
for
spotting
fish
in
the
water
and
keeping
hooks
out
of
your
eyes.
Alaska
summer
days
are
very
long.
Coupled
with
the
reflection
off
the
water
a
floater
can
receive
a
tremendous
amount
of
the
suns
rays
in
a
single
day.
Don't
let
severe
sunburn
ruin
your
trip.
Bring
some
strong
sun
block.
SPF
30
or
higher
and
apply
it
to
all
exposed
skin
even
on
overcast
days.
Boots,
Shoes
-
Something
for
around
camp
when
you
are
done
playing
in
the
water.
One
pair
of
light
weight
hiking
boots,
sneakers,
or
tennis
shoes. Tops
-
2
to
3,
long
sleeve
tops
of
varying
thickness
and
warmth,
polar
fleece,
wool
or
synthetic
materials.
This
category
includes
pullovers,
sweaters
and
light
jackets
that
may
be
layered
for
additional
warmth
as
needed. Bottoms
-
2
to
3
pants,
varying
thickness
and
warmth,
polar
fleece,
wool
or
synthetic
materials.
Wader
liners
and
fleece
pants
which
may
be
layered
for
warmth
and
comfortably
worn
with
or
without
your
waders
are
a
practical
choice. Long
Underwear
-
1
pair,
top
and
bottom,
of
polypropylene
or
other
synthetic
blend,
long
underwear.
These
may
serve
as
one
of
your
items
in
each
of
the
above
categories.
In
June
and
July
these
may
be
avoided
if
you
have
other
warm
clothing
layers
along. Underwear
and
T-Shirts
-
as
you
feel
you
will
need
to
be
comfortable
on
your
trip.
Again,
don't
over
do
it.
Items
can
be
rinsed
and
dried
during
your
trip
if
needed. Socks
-
several
pairs
of
varying
thickness
and
warmth,
wool
or
synthetic
Stocking
Cap
-
If
things
get
cold,
you
will
need
a
warm
hat
to
prevent
heat
loss
through
your
head.
A
baseball
cap
or
brimmed
hat
is
fine
if
you
prefer
them
for
sun
protection,
but
also
bring
something
that
will
insulate
and
can
be
pulled
low
over
your
ears. Small
Towel,
Wash
Cloth,
Soap Bandana
or
Large
Handkerchief
-
These
always
seem
to
come
in
handy
for
a
variety
of
uses
around
a
camp.
i.e.,
wash
cloth,
sun
protection,
dust
mask,
pot
holder,
napkin,
handkerchief,
marker,
flag,
hand
signal,
bug
dope
dispenser,
sling,
bandage,
tunicate....
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any
items
you
feel
will
make
your
hunt
more
enjoyable
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Don't
over
do
it!
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