Backpacking needs: proper fit Backpack toiletries Solid footwear for the terrain and weather spare clothes sleep clothes socks light shoes Cooking kit stove fuel utensil cup or pot lighter / matches Water Filter Water bottle/ hydration pack Shelter – commonly a tent,...

Check the weather Water+ air temperature Water depth / discharge rate cubic feet per second (cfs) Incoming storms Prepare for the worst https://www.usgs.gov/ is a great resource for water info Know the hazards Get local information on strainers, rocks, rapids et...

Traction , protection, water drainage,anti odor, toe protection and avoid ruining your regular shoes. Getting in and out of water over uneven rocky river beds with slick rocks throughout can be difficult and dangerous, you can see what your wading through and you...