5 Day River Expedition

What to bring on the trip?

On a Snowy River trip all items required for the duration of the journey are packed onto the canoes you will be travelling on. Everything we take should be necessary for the journey, please read the packing list carefully and avoid unnecessary items.

(Please do not hesitate to get in touch via phone: 0428 826 938 or email: riverguide@outlook.com should you have any questions)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Qualified and experienced guides

5 day wilderness expedition

All meals - from lunch day one to lunch day five healthy and nutritious meals

We have a selection of modern safe self-bailing rafts and inflatable canoes

All rafting/kayaking equipment including wetsuits and spray jackets

All safety equipment including helmets and PFDs

All NSW Parks and Wildlife fees

Camping equipment including tents, mattresses, cooking facilities and tarps for your comfort

Satellite phone and EPIRB for emergency communications

Comprehensive first aid kit

High quality dry bags for your personal gear

 

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Airfares

Travel Insurance

Accommodation whilst in the Snowy Mountains

Alcoholic beverages

Packing list items (below) such as sleeping bag, socks, etc.

Additional personal items needed such as medication and toiletries

Packing List

Need help with your packing list purchases? Have a chat to Bruce from Wilderness Sports in Jindabyne on 
02 6456 2966

ON THE WATER 
  • Footwear: we strongly recommend Dunlop volleys (the real ones not just look-alike’s)
    OR ‘5.10 brand’ or ‘stealth rubber’ soled runners! They provide by far the best grip for moving around on wet rocks;
    OR runners with soft rubber soles;
    Avoid sandals and wet suit boots, as they generally do not provide sufficient support when moving around on wet rocks;
  • Woollen (e.g. Explorer) or thermal socks;
  • Because of the potential for cold conditions thermal wear (fibre pile/fleece of similar garments) should be taken 
  • First layer under wetsuit – swimwear OR Lycra tights OR Lycra suit OR Rashies;
  • For under the spray jacket: Long sleeved thermal top – polypropylene / polyester fleece / neoprene / sharkskin OR light weight wool NOT cotton;
  • Shorts – to wear over wetsuit;
  • Peaked cap or sun hat to wear under helmet;
  • Small water resistant sunscreen and lip balm.
  • A small dry bag for camera, snacks and medication
  • Water bottle with loop (this allows it to be attached to the boat D rings)

OFF THE WATER
  • Any extra snacks you may want;
  • Sleeping bag – polyester or down – should be rated to Comfort 0°C or lower;​
  • Camp clothes;
  • Rain jacket with hood – coated nylon or Gore-Tex with sealed seams;
  • Warm tracksuit pants OR polyester fibre pile pants, NOT jeans or cotton trousers;
  • Shorts;
  • Swimmers;
  • A fibre pile fleece jacket OR warm jumper;
  • Second thermal long sleeved top;
  • Thermal pants or tights;
  • Woollen or thermal socks;
  • Runners or very lightweight boots or Crocs/Sandals;
    heavy boots are not normally required – they can also take up a lot of room in your river bag
  • Head lamp LED (e.g. Petzl tikka) and spare batteries OR Small torch ;
  • Toiletries: minimal soap, tooth paste and tooth brush;
  • Towel – light weight pack style;
  • Woolen or thermal hat;
  • Money – you may wish to purchase drinks, snacks or souvenirs en route;
  • Medication – you should bring any medications you take regularly or anticipate you may need, particularly analgesics. We carry medications for emergency use.


OPTIONAL
  • Thermal bottoms or lycra pants under wetsuit for extra warmth;
  • Leather or neoprene sailing gloves;
  • Sunglasses with retention strap;
  • Over pants – nylon or Gore-Tex;
  • Down jacket;
  • Thermarest and thermarest chair;
  • Inner sheet for sleeping bag;
  • Pillow very small or inflatable;
  • MP3/Music Player;
  • Binoculars;
  • Insect repellent;
  • Spare glasses or contact lenses;
  • Book.
        If you prefer your own:
  • Wetsuit OR dry suit OR dry top / bottom;
  • Mattress - must pack to a maximum of 700mm in length to fit in dry bag
  • Tent – small OR Bivvy bag;

PHOTOGRAPHY
  • Easiest with lightweight waterproof digital cameras (can be attached inside your life jacket with a lanyard);
  • GoPro or similar waterproof action cameras can produce great on the run footage. 
  • Bring spare batteries and memory cards.​

Please avoid wearing jewellery on the river.