Packing Guides


Packing Guides

Below is our packing guides of trip essentials, but don’t forget to think about the time of year and terrain we will be on. You can visit any park page to learn more about the specific park, and our Previous Trips page has lots of the parks! Even more images and information can be found on our social media. Don’t follow us? See how to on our Get Connected page.

How to Pack Trip Essentials

Water + reusable bottle

Food (including snacks)

Identification

Travel documents

Cash + debit/credit cards

Annual national parks pass

Cooler for food storage

Reusable cutlery/utensils

Reusable plates/cups

Day bag/fanny pack

Comfortable shoes

Insulated jacket

Rain jacket

Camera + batteries

Phone + phone charger

Sun hat

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Mosquito repellent

First aid kit

Park map

How to Pack for Hiking

Hiking shoes

Merino wool socks

Hiking pants or shorts

Quick-dry hiking top

Hiking backpack

Trekking poles

Insulated jacket

Rain jacket

Navigation (map, compass)

Headlamp

Drink bottle

Sun hat

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Mosquito repellent

First aid kit

How to Pack for Camping

Light source

Drink bottle + water storage

Tent, if sleeping outside

Sleeping pad

Sleeping bag

Camp pillow

Camp stove + propane

Firewood + fire starter

Camp plates, bowls, cups, mugs

Camp cutlery / utensils

Coffee making kit

Cooler + food storage containers

Biodegradable soap

Small camp towel

Camp table

Camp chairs

Charging device

First aid kit

Body/face towel

Toiletries

A Little Note:

Our packing guides are just a good start to consider when packing for a trip but may not be fully comprehensive. Please consider your own needs, such as medicines or other medically necessary items, the time of year, and terrain of the park. Practice safe hiking measures, as always.