Rental Hard Shell Kayaks

BJ, a local boater, and ski patroller, has a flotilla that he is willing to rent.  His rate is $15/day or special canyon pricing by the week.  He has paddles, skirts and some helmets, and the boats are outfitted with flotation.  There is a liability Release form to sign with every rental.  Please contact him to ask about your choice of designs.  BJ also has a couple of canoes for you jump-out boaters…call him.

Email     BJB212@aol.com

Phone   928-814-6006

BJ’s Boats:

Make

Model

Make

Model

Dagger

Crossfires (2)

Wave Sport

EZ

Dagger

Freefall

Prijon

Luv

Dagger

RPM (2)

Perception

Whiplash

Pyranha

Inazone 230

Perception

Corsica Matrix

Pyranha

Micro 240

Perception

Reflex II

Jackson

4 Fun

Perception

C-1 Slasher (Closed Deck Canoe)

Necky

Rip

Packing Your Personal Gear       

PRO offers two sizes of dry bags for rent – medium and large.  If you pack carefully, your personal items will fit into a 50- caliber ammo can (11” L x 5.5” W x 7”H) one medium sized drybag (20” x 15” diameter when properly closed) and your daypack.  In the winter you may require two personal sized bags because you need more fleecy clothing and a bigger sleeping bag.  The large bags are mostly used by couples or for a group tent bags.

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We will provide your group with tape and magic markers to label black bags and ammo cans.  PLEASE do not put duct tape on the dry bags or any PRO gear!!! Thanks!

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The majority of your gear will be stored in dry bags.  Pack your tarp last so it’s on top.  A tarp is a good clean surface to dump out the contents of your bag when you need to find something.  Place the items you expect to need least on the bottom, items you’ll need the most often on the top.  Use Ziploc’s to containerize lotions, to store like items with like or protected prescription drugs.  Make sure you close your dry bag properly each day – better safe than soggy!  Paco pads (for rent) get rigged on the rafts separately.

 

During the day, your ammo can keep small stuff handy: sunscreen, camera, film, sunglasses, map, paperback, ChapStick, hard candy…. The ammo can is watertight as long as you remember to latch it and keep stray straps, bandannas, etc. tucked into the can to maintain the integrity of the seal!  Keep a small daypack out for spontaneous side hikes and carry your rain gear, hiking shoes, and a light cover up for the sun.  On the boat, secure your pack and water bottle with a carabiner.

Packing Strategy:  Gather and pile your gear well before the trip.  If you have dry bags, test pack, and unpack to see if it fits.  Leave extra room for last minute add-ons.  Keep each category of gear in a distinct bag or box, so that you can find things.  Contain small loose items in Ziplock bags.  Less is desirable, as long as you have the essentials.  For winter trips, see Tips for Cold

Weather Expeditions.

 

Riverwear

• Life Jacket

• Shorts and/or Swimsuit (synthetic for fast drying)

• Sun Protection Pants & Shirt, Big Hat with tether

• Rain Gear

• Warm Top, Bottom & Hat (fleece for warmth when wet)

Campwear

• Cotton T-Shirts

• Shorts

• Warm Top & Pants

• Warm hat & Gloves (winter)

• Socks

• Sneakers or Light Hiking Boots

Sleep Kit

• Tarp or Ground Cloth

• Tent

• Sleeping Pad

• Sleeping Bag

• Cotton Sheet

• Pillowcase (can be stuffed with fleece clothing)

Toiletries

• Soap

• Shampoo & Conditioner

• Wash Cloth

• Toothbrush, Toothpaste, & Dental Floss

• Lotion & Sunscreen (LOTS)

• Prescription Meds – bring twice the essential supply & split between two rafts

• First Aid

• Feminine Items

• Q-tips

• Baby Wipes

Luxuries

• Party Attire

• Body Paint

• Inflatable Toys

• Water Gun

• Art Supplies

• Medical Instruments

• Football

• Nail Polish