You need five things.
2) PFD
3) Helmet
4) Spray Skirt
5) Paddle.
That is the minimum requirment. Without all these you cannot paddle, or should not anyway.
After that there are only a few things you will need and a score of things you don't need.
Throw rope, Dry Suit, dry top or wet suit or any combination that works. Poggies, Booties, First Aid kit, Pin Kit, A vehicle helps and you will need THE ATTITUDE!
Welcome to the wacky world of whitwater paddling!
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