Packraft  Trips   Packrafts,  or  small  portable  inflatable  boats  that  weigh  less  than  7  pounds,  can  be  utilized  on  the  rivers   of  Canyonlands  National  Park.    Backcountry  river  permits  are  required  for  any  overnight  use  ($30  plus   $20/person).    Individuals  utilizing  packrafts  must  comply  with  all  boating  regulations  with  the   exception  of  carrying  a  spare  paddle  and  a  spare  PFD.    The  required  equipment  includes:     PFDs  for  each  person   A  repair  kit  for  the  boat(s)   A  first  aid  kit   An  approved  toilet  system:  washable,  reusable  system  equipped  with  RV  dump  fittings  or   commercial  bag  systems  such  as  PETT,  Wag  Bag,  or  Rest  Stop  II  that  render  human  waste   non-­‐hazardous.    Bag  systems  must  be  stored  in  hard  sided  containers  or  waterproof  bags   labeled  ͞,ƵŵĂŶtĂƐƚĞ͘͟   A  fire  pan:  an  aluminum  turkey  basting  pan  may  be  carried  in  lieu  of  a  fire  pan  for   emergency  use,  if  there  is  no  plan  of  having  a  fire.     Backpackers  utilizing  packrafts  for  less  than  two  miles  on  the  Green  or  Colorado  Rivers  above  the   confluence  may  obtain  a  $30  backpacking  permit.    A  backpacking  permit  requires  that  overnight   camping  is  in  a  camp  at  large  zone  or  at  a  reserved  designated  campsite.    A  PFD  (an  inflatable  USCG   approved  life  vest,  only  in  this  case,  may  be  used  in  place  of  a  PFD  only  for  those  over  12  years  old)  and   an  approved  toilet  system  (commercial  bag  systems  such  as  PETT,  Wag  Bag,  or  Rest  Stop  II  that  render   human  waste  non-­‐hazardous)  are  required.    If  camping  within  ½  mile  of  a  river  a  fire  pan  is  required.       If  you  wish  to  cache  any  equipment  in  the  backcountry,  written  notification  must  be  provided  to  the   District  Ranger;  call  the  Reservation  Office  ((435)-­‐259-­‐4351)  for  information.    All  equipment  must  be   labeled  with  names,  contact  information,  and  the  date  of  retrieval.      No  resource  may  occur  and  all   items  must  be  removed.    

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