Tubing Checklist
While tubing there are several basic items you should bring. We have composed a list to assist you in preparing for your float down the river.
Equipment:
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River Tube that is durable enough for river hazards.
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Bed Sheets are commonly used with old school standard black inner tubes to prevent discomfort of a hot inner tube.
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Lifevest for Children, Non-Swimmers and Inexperienced Swimmers. Don't be the party pooper that drowns and ruins the trip for everyone!
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Floating Cooler or a Cubed Cooler that can be secured in a tube to keep your food and drinks cool and dry.
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Oars are optional, but highly recommend to help guild you in the right direction or keep away from river hazards.
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Waterproof Container or Dry Box to keep your car keys and other valuables dry and safe.
Apperal
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Swim wear - To include T-Shirts, Swim Trunks and/or a Swimsuit. You can't legally tube naked...
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Towel to protect your legs and body for the sun.
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Hat to protect you head for the sun
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Watershoes or a Old Pair of Tennis Shoes. Flip Flops are not recommed as you will most likely lose them.
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Sunglasses look cool, but did you know they also help protect your eyes too?
Cosmetic
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30 SPF sunblock or higher to protect your skin from the sun. If you have fair skin or are a red head we suggest 80 SPF.
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15 SPF or high lip balm.
Fun Stuff
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Waterproof Radio or Cooler Stereo to turn your river float into a party!
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Marshmallows and optionally a Marshmallow Gun to have marshmallow fights with!
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Waterguns for the same reason as above!
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Waterproof Camera to take pictures for the guy that won't remember the second half of the tubing trip, or the trip home for that matter. You know who you are!
Food We Recommend
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Sandwiches
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Beef Jerky
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Marshmallows serve as both a delicious snack and ammunition!
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Potato Chips - Once you pop you can't stop...
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Burritos - Yummy