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Enchantments daily lottery

Daily Lottery Gear Checklist

What to carry on Daily Lottery, and why. 7 more are worth the pack space.

7Total Items
7To bring

What to bring on Daily Lottery

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.

  • Bring

    Water filter or treatment for lake and creek sources

  • Bring

    Warm layers and rain gear

    because the Cascades turn fast at 7,000 feet

  • Bring

    Sturdy boots for the loose rock on Aasgard Pass

  • Bring

    Bear-resistant food storage

  • Bring

    Microspikes for early-season and October snow

  • Bring

    Trekking poles for the Aasgard descent

  • Bring

    WAG bag for shoulder-season trips when the toilets are buried

8 people can go on one permit. Split this list between them so nobody carries two stoves.

Plan a trip here

General backcountry gear

General backcountry kit. The Enchantments's own rules for this permit are above.

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Recommended
Wild Ideas

Bearikade Weekender

Ultralight carbon fiber bear canister. IGBC certified.

1 lb 15 ozultralightcarbon-fiber
$325
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Recommended
Katadyn

BeFree 1L

Ultralight collapsible filter system.

2 ozultralightfast-flow
$44.95
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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 Daily Lottery

💡 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.
  • •Some items are required seasonally. Check current regulations.