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Angel Island Environmental Campsites permit

Env Sites Gear Checklist

What to carry on Env Sites, and why. 1 item is written into the permit rules and 5 more are worth the pack space.

6Total Items
1Required
5To bring

What to bring on Env Sites

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list. One item is written into the permit rules, and every one of those carries the rule it comes from.

  • Required

    Charcoal or camp stove fuel; wood fires are banned island-wide

    Permit rule: “Wood fires are not permitted anywhere on Angel Island; bring charcoal or a camp stove”

  • Bring

    A pack you can carry two miles uphill

    there is no vehicle support on the island

  • Bring

    Wind-blocking layers

    park guidance is that wind and weather can change rapidly in all seasons, so dress in layers

  • Bring

    A printed or offline ferry schedule for your return trip

  • Bring

    A headlamp; the island has no lighting away from Ayala Cove

  • Bring

    Cash or card for the ferry and for the $5 Detention Barracks Museum entry if you plan to visit

Going as a group? Split this list between you so nobody carries two stoves.

Build a shared list

General backcountry gear

Kit we recommend for backcountry trips in general. This is not a checklist specific to Env Sites — the Angel Island State Park rules for this permit are above.

🎒
Recommended
Wild Ideas

Bearikade Weekender

Ultralight carbon fiber bear canister. IGBC certified.

1 lb 15 ozultralightcarbon-fiber
$325
🎒
Recommended
Katadyn

BeFree 1L

Ultralight collapsible filter system.

2 ozultralightfast-flow
$44.95
🎒
Recommended
BearVault

BV500 Bear Vault

The most popular bear canister for Sierra backpacking. Fits 7 days of food.

2 lbs 9 oz7-day capacityapproved
$89.95
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Recommended
Black Diamond

Distance Carbon Z

Lightweight folding carbon poles.

1 lb 1 ozcarbonfolding
$169.95
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Recommended
Sawyer

Sawyer Squeeze

The most popular water filter for backpacking.

3 ozpopularreliable
$37.95

Gear Tips for Env Sites

💡 Pro Tips

  • •Weigh your pack before you go. A lighter pack makes for a happier hike.
  • •Rent expensive gear if you are trying a new activity for the first time.
  • •Test all new gear at home before hitting the trail.
  • •Check current regulations as some items may be required seasonally.

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