Rafting in Nepal >> Rafting Equipments

White water rafting is a popular type of outdoor sport, especially in the United States. Also called simply rafting, white water rafting is an exciting aquatic adventure that can be enjoyed by individuals of all skill levels with proper guiding and instruction. In some areas of the United States, white water rafting is available year round, although it is generally seasonal, depending on snow pack, rain, and dam release schedules.White water rafting uses specialized rubber rafts that are very sturdy and flexible. These rafts can accommodate a wide range of people, depending on need and build, although eight to ten individuals is a standard number. All the rafters have paddles, which are used to guide and propel the raft through the water. With a trained guide, it is possible to have a raft with only one or two experienced people and a crew of novices, depending on the difficulty of the waters being rafted.

White water Rafting is just the right mixture of thrill and pleasure. Before stepping on the white water raft, a guide will teach the participants about the basic paddling procedure and numerous safety precautions. The guide will also discuss on what one should do when he or she falls overboard. And lastly, the guide will introduce and let participants familiarize the different equipment that will be used throughout the white water rafting experience.
We always provides up-to-date equipment. Having run all the permitted rivers of Nepal for over 7 years, we provide licensed experienced guides (trained in CPR, first aid and advanced river rescue techniques) who make your rafting trip safe, memorable, and fun. We use self-bailing Avon rafts, which are world-renowned for safety and quality. We provide helmets, paddles, PFD’s, wetsuits and all safety gear. Our equipment is always in excellent shape. We use the latest equipment kept clean and well maintained. Everything required for a safe and enjoyable experience.

The most important equipment when white water rafting is the rafts. Frequently ,In white water rafting trips use a self-bailing rubber paddle rafts that are inflatable and can reach as long as 16 feet. Each paddle raft can fit 6 to 8 persons and a guide. A paddle boat is a perfect one to ride in rapids that make you scream and paddle with your life just to get out fast.

The paddle is just one of the pieces of equipment that a participant will use during white water rafting. They are used to steer and propel the raft. The paddle is not attached to the raft. Therefore, each participant must hold them using their T-grip handle. A paddle has a blade at one end to push the water. Another one used to row a boat is an oar. Oars are longer than paddles and are attached to the boat by oarlocks.

For those who want to experience rapids the other way, meaning just relaxing and not doing any paddling, an oar boat is also available. It comes with wooden oars that the guide uses to maneuver and steer through the rapids.

Before starting a white water rafting trip, it is important that every participant including the guides are wearing approve life jackets and plastic safety helmets. A first aid kid, whistles, radios, pulleys and throw bags as well as repair kits for rafts are on board in case of any emergencies. A dry bag should be used to carry valuable items such as food, cameras, money, extra clothes or any other items that should not be touched by water.

On all trips we carry full safety and emergency gear, and we are equipped to provide emergency first aid in case of illness or injury. We bring with us specialized equipment such as:

Clothes

Warm Weather – Day Time
• Shorts
• t-shirts
• long pants
• long sleeve shirt
• light jacket
• socks
• underwear
• sun hat

Have one change of clothes packed dry for when you get wet. Use synthetics or synthetic / cotton blends for coolness, lightweight and rapid drying inside plastic bags.

Wetsuit or Drysuit
• For cooler weather boating 3mm nylon inside and out farmer john style wetsuit with or without jacket and booties or a dry suit is recommended. Gloves • Nylon/neoprene or leather gloves for warmth, protection or better grip.

Cold Weather
• Long pants
• heavier jacket (waterproof)
• polypro underwear
• sweater (Tibetan woolen are best)
• heavier socks
• winter hat
• gloves

Use synthetics or wool for rapid drying and warmth. Have a complete change of clothes packed dry – preferably inside plastic bags.

Footwear
• River sandals or shoes designed to get wet or aqua socks or wetsuit booties for river use. Athletic shoes or light weight hiking/walking boots for on shore.

Rain Gear
• Jacket or poncho - Goretex (or equivalent), coated nylon, or rubber coated canvas
• Pants - Goretex (or equivalent), coated nylon, or rubber coated canvas
• Rain hat

Accessories Gear

Toilet Articles Biodegradable Soap
• Towel
• toothbrush/paste
• Other personal toiletries
• Small personal size First Aid kit Personal medicines if and as required.

Knife
• Pocket knife or river sheath knife

Sunglasses
• With strap to keep from falling off or losing
• extra pairs

Sun Block Lotion
• Type 30 and lower numbers if desired, waterproof.

Survival Gear
• Map
• Compass / GPS
• Whistle
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Sewing kit & Repair kit
• Insect repellant

Optional Gear
• Camera & Film - Packed in special waterproof camera box or water tight
amino can. • Binoculars - Same as for camera.
• Guide Books - River guides, flora, fauna, geology, etc.
• Notebook and Pens - For keeping personal river journal
• Fishing Gear – Optional!!
• Watch – Inexpensive Water Proof!

Sleeping / Shelter Gear
• Sleeping Bag - Synthetics best (dries faster and insulates when wet).
• Sleeping Pad – Foam or air mattress
• Shelter - Free standing tent (on sandy beaches it can be hard to get tent stakes to hold), Tarp or other shelter from rain and wind and bugs.
• Storage - Heavy-duty PVC waterproof bags to store and transport gears – we also provide dry barrels that will be tied to the boat.

FOR THE RAFTING ADVENTURE – PROVIDED BY ORGANIZERS

* Repair kit - Minimum of patching material and adhesive appropriate for type of boat and material it is made of. Will have such things as a spare valve, heavy - duty thread and needle for sewing tears, spare parts for raft and frame, duct tape, wire, oar lock parts, etc.

* Pump - appropriate for the type of valve. One per boat.

* Cargo nets / Platforms - Usable platforms to keep gear off the floors. We shall use cargo nets to secure cargo to raft. All gear must be securely attached to raft to prevent potential loss.

* Bailing Bucket - A three~five gallon buckets for non-self-bailing rafts – 2 each.

* Straps - Plenty of cargo straps for attaching gear and accessories securely to rafts.

* Rope – 100’ Bowline will be taken for tying up boats to shore. A handline rope/webbing will be secured around the perimeter of the raft for self - rescue or to hold onto in rough waters. We shall carry a 150' non - stretch rescue rope and Rescue throwlines in bags will be in each boat and everyone should practice using them.

* Other group equipment - Multi-day trips will require the ability to transport food, cooking gear, ice chests, and stoves and fuel etc. We shall take a firepan for open fires, shovel, First Aid Supplies, Water carriers, garbage bags & other supplies to maintain a clean camp. All trash & garbage will be carried out.

* Toilet – Toilet tents with deep dugout latrines with folding western style seats have time and again proved to be best

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