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Longs Peak Wilderness Permit (Overnight)

Longs Peak Gear Checklist

What to carry on Longs Peak, and why. 1 item is written into the permit rules and 8 more are worth the pack space.

9Total Items
1Required
8To bring

What to bring on Longs Peak

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

    A stove; campfires are prohibited

    Permit rule: “Campfires are prohibited; use portable stoves only”

  • Bring

    A hard-sided commercial bear canister

    required, and no alternative is accepted

  • Bring

    Wind and cold protection rated for 12,760 feet in any month

  • Bring

    Water treatment

  • Bring

    A helmet if you intend to go above the Boulderfield

    the Keyhole Route has falling rock

  • Bring

    Trekking poles for 3,360 feet of gain with a pack

  • Bring

    Traction and an ice axe outside the short summer window

  • Bring

    A headlamp for a pre-dawn summit start

  • Bring

    A tent that stands up to sustained wind on open talus

7 people can go on one permit. Split this list between them 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 Longs Peak — the Rocky Mountain National 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
🎒
Recommended
Sawyer

Sawyer Squeeze

The most popular water filter for backpacking.

3 ozpopularreliable
$37.95

Gear Tips for Longs Peak

💡 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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