Pack list
What to bring
Float in, camp on a gravel bar, float out — the multi-day kit.
Personal flotation device (PFD)
Required by law on Missouri rivers
Dry bag (40L)
Enough for overnight camping kit
Gorilla tape (small roll)
Field repair for hull holes, split seams, torn dry bags. Experienced floaters carry it always. Dry the surface thoroughly before applying.
Lightweight hammock
Gravel bars and trees — perfect combo
Headlamp
Essential for camp setup after dark
Water filter (Sawyer Squeeze)
Drink from springs along the route
Compact backpacking stove
Coffee on a gravel bar is worth it
Dry compression sack
Keeps your sleeping bag dry if you flip
Solar power bank (rugged, IP67)
Charge devices on multi-day floats — wireless charging models available
Garmin inReach Mini 2
Two-way satellite communicator for dead-zone Ozark stretches — peace of mind on remote rivers
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Where to use it
Best rivers for this kit
Best overnight rivers: long stretches between access points, ample gravel bars, classic multi-day character.
Jacks Fork River
The Current's wilder twin. Fewer crowds, more challenge, and breathtaking Ozark bluff scen…
Eleven Point River
Missouri's most remote national scenic river. Cold, clear, and genuinely wild.
Current River
Missouri's most celebrated float river. Spring-fed, crystal clear, and lined with ancient …