[skiergirl]

Last minute invite on the Grand Canyon. Super excited. What are things you ladies really wish you had but didn't bring? What are the must haves launching June 1!

 

[catwoman]

I really wished for qtips that I didn't have. I also wished for a finger nail scrub brush.

 

[pilgeram]

Colorado River

We floated the river last August. I am very, very glad that I brought long underwear. The water is really cold.
A.

 

[greenlm2]

LOTION. SO MUCH LOTION.

 

[basinrafter]

Small pee bucket for near your tent so you're not wandering down to the river in the middle of the night....and yes. Lotion. Lots and lots of lotion.

 

[skiergirl]

thanks ladies!

 

[David Miller]

I got a rash from sitting in a wet seat all day. Someone on the trip brought some Desitn. Cleared it up over night. Also make sure you have some Imodium in your first aid kit.

 

[okieboater]

If you do not have one already, pick up a quality LED headlamp and take spare batteries. Headlamps come in real handy if you have to go outside to the groover etc after dark, or if you want to read a book after dark or find gear in the dark.

 

[readNrun]

I really wished for qtips that I didn't have. I also wished for a finger nail scrub brush.

You should have asked. I knew someone who had one

 

[sleighr]

went in June last year. I took too much bug spray and not enough sun screen.

 

[jones boater]

Tweezers for removing cactus, cotton socks + bag balm to sleep in if your feet crack, 2+ pairs of good sunglasses with croakies, long sleeve shirt and pants for sun protection, good packable sun hat

 

[Schutzie]

Nylons. Strappy shoes. Little black dress.
Not for on the river, but when you get off; Go to Las Vegas for a couple days. The culture shock is almost as much fun as the canyon.

Seriously. After a couple weeks of sleeping in the dirt and what not, going to Las Vegas is a trip. You will catch yourself going; "Ooh! Shiny!"

Remember to look before you cross a street. Really. You haven't even thought about cars for a couple of weeks.

I recommend either Green Valley resort or Red Rocks for a hotel. Not all that expensive.

 

[skiergirl]

Think I will skip lost wages but thanks for the comments helpful


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[riveryogi]

not lotion, OIL, lotion is made up of mostly water so it evaporates quickly and leaves you re-applying all the time, take some coconut oil instead as it also has cooling qualities. Have fun!

 

[trickpony]

Make sure to keep a river journal - I've re-read mine (fondly) a coupe times. And for the love of god... LOTION.

Anddd... if your group doesn't have a speaker, some music can really be nice.

 

[Burl Haggard]

Baby powder...Keeps your junk from getting funky. It's also fun to Pimp smack unassuming river folk with.

 

[trickpony]

Also - bring your own copious supply of baby wipes - and don't share them. Moochers will be rampant.

 

[2tomcat2]

Sarong

 

[Burl Haggard]

I did a video journal on my iPhone every afternoon as I got to camp. Just get a good pelican case and be careful. It's worth it to have actual footage of the experiences and awesome campsites.

 

[LeeBeeLee]

I got a prescription for antibiotics and took AZO and I'm glad I did. Got a bladder infection from sitting in and peeing water all day