When going white water rafting for the first time, what should someone take with them?
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If the air and water are warm, less is better (shorts, shirt, shoes, hat and sunblock).  If it's not, then you will need something waterproof to keep you warm (splash top and bottom, or maybe a wet suit) worn over some warmer clothes.  Synthetics are better than cotton in both cases.  They dry faster and that keeps you warmer, too.\n\nAn old pair of tennis shoes is usually a good choice, with a pair of neoprene socks if it's colder.  Lots of people like to wear sandals on the river, but you have a much better chance of smashing a toe on the rocks and your feet are less protected.\n\nOf course, always (ALWAYS!!!) wear a life jacket. No matter what type of river you're on.\n\nIf you're going on an extended (multi-day) trip, there is a great gear list on this web site: www.restwhenyoudie.com.  Just go into the rafting section, go to Middle Fork Salmon, click on Middle Fork Support, and click on "gear list" at the bottom.
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H2O. Lots of it. Stay in the shade.
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1. Bring a parachute and have a professional pack it for you. \n2. Know how to use it and what to do in an emergency.\n3. Don't lose your count.
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I would bring my husbands friend, Mark. He just got back from Iraq as an infantryman, his survival skills are the best. I would bring a box of waterproof matches, a waterproof poncho that could be used as a tent,, the book "The Way Things Work", a handgun and either a Leatherman or Swiss Army knife.
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every thing you would need for food and water for three days per person in your home, at least.\n\n-Bandaids/bandages\n-canned foods\n-canned milk (for baby, or your instant coffee!)\n-instant coffee(if you like)\n-a propane or gas grill, preferably one that is safe to use indoors\n-can opener\n-personal hygene stuffs\n-pills/medications\n-personal property proof of ownership/titles/insurance coverages\n-extra bateries\n-books/games for you or kids to do when power is out for days\n-a raft if you live in a flood zone!\n-shot records/birth cert/and the like \n-a list of emergency procedures to follow in case of natural or man made disasters hit your area, or a neighboring area. \n-plenty on safe drinking water\n-a container/sanitaion device to use for toilet purposes, because in case of disasters, the water probably wont be working-this includes the sewars!
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Items needed:\n\n1 Hammock kit \n2 Trees\n10 Minutes of your life
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Depends upon the time of year, but whitewater rafting is really cool.  You can get a solid day or overnight package for two in either Northern or Southern California (and Oregon).\n\nOr, book a night at the Awahnee Lodge in Yosemite. Do some hiking, and take him back for a little romance.  Very cool place, though not cheap.\n\nYou could do either of these as a gift certificate/basket, and work with him on the exact dates.
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Ok here's a check list of essential Items \n1. urself!!\n2. ur clothes\n3. lots of food\n4. nice clean water\n5. a gud insect repellent\n6. some matches\n7. A flashlight\n8. A Compass n a map!!\n9. gud pair of boots.\n10 An AK 47 just in case U encounter some wild beasts or        Aliens!! get em real hard!!
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pants. oh, and a shirt. and some shoes.\n\nmost importantly, have fun!
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you can survive without food or water for at least a week. Going out there without anything but clothes is rediculous, but possible. If you wear glasses, take them. DO NOT bring contacts if possible. You can also use the glasses for making a fire if the sun is out. Fire and shelter are important as one of the first things to make. The fire will keep you warm and should also keep animals and bugs away. \n\nFood is nice, but unless you know what types of plants are around, then I'd say forget about it. Water is pretty easy. Just collect dew that forms on plants. It may not be much, but it will be LOTS better than just drinking any water you find without using purifying tablets first or boiling the water(again, fire is good here). Hopefully there are some other guys with you so some guys can build a fire while others look for plants to eat. Also bring a belt, it will help tie anything together, and if you can, bring a bandana or wear two pairs of socks. \n\nEmergencies can happen when people don't know what they are doing, so if one of your guys gets hurt then you can use the bandana/socks as a way to dress any wounds or sprains. Unfortunately, we don't know where you'll be "surviving" and what the rules and regulations are.\n\n ALthough you may want to ask yourself if it is worth it to hang with a bunch of guys who are going to 'force' you into wilderness surviving for 3 days with only clothes that you are wearing. Oh yeah, when going to the bathroom, go at least 100 feet from your campsite. DO NOT eat any white berries, and leave anything with three leaves alone (look up poision ivy). Hunger and thirst won't be your absolute biggest worries, since you should only be out there 3 days. Go with the shelter and the fire. \n\nIf they DO allow you to bring one item I would suggest a zippo or a pack of matches, if two, then bring a metal pan as well, if 3 then bring a pocket knife. DO NOT leave your fire unattended for more than 3 minutes, if you burn down the area you are in you will be in deep trouble. \n\nOn elast tip: when you go to create a fire, use small dry dead wood at first and then you can work up to larger pieces. the dry and smaller the wood, the easier it is to catch on fire. Don't get discouraged! it's only three days!\n\nResponse to Little Seal: I said you could survive without water for at least a week. I never said you'd be at 100% or that it was a good idea. However, drinking unpurified water would most likely be way worse in the long run considering the various microbes that live in water. If he collects dew in the morning it probably won't be that bad. Also, if he finds food, he will be getting water from that. Keep in mind that these guys are making thier pledge go out into the woods with nothing but clothes. Also, congrats of joining the NAVY! hope you accomplish your goal.
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Water\nBlankets\nClothing\nFirst Aid Kit\nSpecial Items (for babies & elders)\nToiletries, Hygiene items, Moisture wipes\nFlashlight(s), batteries\nRadio (battery operated) and NOAA weather radio\nCash (Banks & ATMs may not be available)\nKeys\nToys, books, games (for kids)\nImportant documents (in a waterproof container - insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security cards, etc.)\nTools (keep a set handy during the storm)\nVehicle fuel tanks filled\nPet care items (proper identification, immunization records, medications; ample supply of food & water; cage or carrier; muzzle and leash)
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shirt and shorts , and pack lots of water,one small tawel ,few snaks, and a cell phone or a flare gun incase u get lost
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Travel size survival kit:\n\nCan of mace\nPocket Vibe\nA book about how to survive in the world\ngum\nprepaid cell phone\ntweezers\nCosmo\nFlash drive\nmatches/lighter\nfake ID (optional)\nMini flashlight\nAspirin\nShark Repellent
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In America anyways, most white water rapids are rated on a 6-step scale of I (easiest) to VI (most difficult) as follows:\n\nI - Easy.  Fast water, no obstructions, small ripples.\nII - Novice. Wide channel, few easy obstacles.\nIII - Intermediate. Larger waves, strong cross-currents.\nIV - Advanced. Powerful waves, Significant obstacles.\nV - Expert. Very long, rough, and dangerous.\nVI - Extreme. Rarely or never attempted. High chance of death.\n\nNote that for some reason they are almost always expressed as roman numerals (rather than 1, 2, 3, etc).  Also, note that at least one river (the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon) has its own unique 10-point scale of I (easiest) to X (hardest).
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DON"T GO if you won't wear a wetsuit. But if you must, wear wool because it will keep you warm even when wet. But bring lots of extra clothes you can layer in after.
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Water arobics or anything in the water.
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with or with out diving gear? [air tank}  don't know