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Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camp permit

Manzanita Point Gear Checklist

What to carry on Manzanita Point, and why. 1 item is written into the permit rules and 9 more are worth the pack space.

10Total Items
1Required
9To bring

What to bring on Manzanita Point

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

    Your own firewood, if campfires happen to be allowed

    Permit rule: “Wood gathering is not allowed; campers must bring their own wood or purchase it at the visitor center. Ground campfires are NOT allowed anywhere in the park.”

  • Bring

    All drinking and cooking water for the whole group and the whole stay

  • Bring

    Gas stoves, which remain permitted when wood and charcoal are banned

  • Bring

    Sun protection for exposed ridge country

  • Bring

    A group gear plan built around at most two vehicles

  • Bring

    Large water containers

    since two vehicles can carry a lot of water in

  • Bring

    Long sleeves and long pants tucked in against ticks, which can carry Lyme disease

  • Bring

    Electrolytes for summer days above 90 degrees

  • Bring

    A weather check

    since rain closes vehicle access entirely

  • Bring

    Headlamps, given the one-hour-before-sunset arrival cutoff

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 Manzanita Point — the Henry W. Coe 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
🎒
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 Manzanita Point

💡 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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