THE GOALS SUGGESTED PACKING LIST.

The list below will help identify what you need to be safe and comfortable on your GOALS river expedition - and what you don’t need at all. The list contains columns separated based on expedition length - making one pack list applicable for every GOALS option. Simply click on the image below to download a .pdf that can be printed and used to cross off each item while packing - holler if you have questions!

A few things to keep in mind:

  1. Weight Limits.
    If your expedition includes a flight (esp. a small plane flight), please be aware of weight restrictions.

  2. International Additions.

    GOALS international expeditions may need additional items - including copies of passports and other important travel documents.

  3. Weather.
    Our suggestions may change slightly if the forecast calls for 7 straight days of 100-degree heat vs. a few days of cool, wet weather. Please check the local forecast for the region you’re traveling before you pack.

  4. What NOT to bring.
    - Phones should stay behind. They can be left in the vehicle when we launch on the river, but will not accompany us, and should not be relied on as a camera.
    - Alcohol or illegal substances. Anyone underage caught illegally possessing or using these substances will be removed from a youth program immediately, and will have a difficult conversation with their parents about who will pay for their helicopter ride out of the canyon.  It's not something we take lightly. 
    - Anything valuable that can’t get wet or sandy.

 

What to pack in?


We recommend that you pack all of your belongings into a large gym-style duffle bag with a zipper at the top. There’s no need for fancy backpacks, and hard-sided luggage can be very difficult to fit into dry bags.

Prior to launch, each GOALS participant will be provided with a large personal dry bag to use during their expedition.  Soft duffle bags are very easy to slide in and out of these dry bags, which will then be stowed on a gear raft each day. A smaller personal dry bag will also be provided - a bit larger than a shoe box.  This bag is intended to carry the little things you will need to access during the day (sunscreen, lip balm, a camera, medications, rain gear, etc.).

In addition to dry bags, GOALS will also provide each participant with a sleeping pad and tent to use during their expedition. Sleeping bags are generally not provided.