We'll bring all the food and prepare it, as well as supply the camp essentials.
You'll need to bring your own boat and personal camping gear.* Plus you'll need all the personal effects to sustain yourself for a few days, such as cloths and a tooth brush.
We can haul all your gear for you, but space is limited in our gear boat, so you'll need to pack light. If you are bringing a boat that can haul gear, you are welcome to fill it with what you want.
* We can help arrange boats and gear if you don't have any of your own. Please contact us for more information.
ERE will supply each person, or pair, with a large dry bag. This will be for your tent, sleeping bags and personal gear. We suggest all personal gear be packed into a small day pack, or equal sized bag. You won’t need much. Just a change of cloths, or two, and essential personal items and toiletries. This large bag will be carried by our gear boat and will only be accessible at camp. Any items you need throughout the day, such as sunscreen, medications, camera and rainwear can be stowed in a small dry bag or box in your boat for easy access. You’ll need to bring one of these for yourself.
If you plan to bring any sort of electronics, such as a phone or camera, be sure you have a way to keep it safe and dry. You bring these items at your own risk. ERE is not responsible for any lost or damaged gear.
If you do choose to bring electronics, be aware that there will be no way to charge your devices while on the trip. We recommend investing in an external battery of some sort that can be used to charge your device throughout the trip. Such batteries come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and capacities. Contact us and we can help give suggestions. Phone service can be spotty and largely depends on your carrier.
Here is our recommended list of clothing, personal items and gear to bring along on your trip.
Clothing Recommendations
- Cap with visor and leash
- Rain suit or poncho
- Windbreaker or shell jacket for cool conditions
- Socks - wool or fleece are good choices for cool conditions
- Footwear - sneakers or river sandals with ankle support for river use, dry shoes for camp (thongs or flip-flops are not recommended for river use).
- Shirts - long and short sleeve
- Shorts
- Sunglasses secured with adjustable retainer
- Sweatshirt, sweater, fleece or warm jacket
- Jeans or sweatpants
- Swimwear
- Underwear
Personal Items
- Sunscreen lotion
- Lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.
- Towel
- Facial Tissues
- Prescription medications - please contact us if you need special storage for your medications
- Non-prescription items such as pain reliever, antacid, antihistamine, etc.
Gear
- Daypack for daytime necessities - small waterproof bag, backpack, or fanny pack, etc.
- Camera and/or binoculars at your own risk
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Refillable water bottle
- Small travel pillow (a sleeping bag sack stuffed with clothes makes a great pillow)
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Tent
- Personal entertainment (optional) - book, deck of cards, music player, etc. - at your own risk
- Fishing equipment (optional) - A license is required to fish in Georgia and must be obtained prior to the trip. All local rules and regulations apply. Know them before you go. Fish at your own risk.
Food and beverage
- We'll provide a hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner, but no snacks. If you're a snacker, or have kids that are, please bring along your own snacks. You don't need to bring a lot, because space is limited. Things like granola bars, trail mix, jerky, and so on that require no refrigeration and can be kept in your daypack. Cooler space will not be provided for snacks.
- We'll provide all the water you can drink, so don't bring water. Do be sure to bring a refillable water bottle. No other beverages will be provided. You'll need to bring those. We'll have a drink cooler full of ice set aside just for the drinks that you and other guests bring. Alcoholic beverages are allowed, but please bring cans, or plastic bottles only. Try your best to bring boxed wine. No glass bottles will be allowed on the trip.
Keep in mind that ere is not responsible for any lost or damaged gear. anything you bring is done so at your own risk.