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Daily Lottery Gear Checklist

Everything you need for your Daily Lottery adventure. 1 required items and 1 recommended items.

2Total Items
1Required
1Recommended
🎒
Required
BearVault

BV500 Bear Canister

Required for wilderness areas with bear activity

2 lbs 9 ozrequiredfood-storage
$79.95
🎒
Recommended
Nemo

Nemo Hornet Elite 2P

Ultralight 2-person tent perfect for backpacking

2 lbsultralightbackpacking
$449.95

Gear Tips for Daily Lottery

⚠️ Required Gear

  • •Water filter or treatment for lake and creek sources
  • •Warm layers and rain gear, because the Cascades turn fast at 7,000 feet
  • •Sturdy boots for the loose rock on Aasgard Pass
  • •Bear-resistant food storage

✓ Recommended Gear

  • •Microspikes for early-season and October snow
  • •Trekking poles for the Aasgard descent
  • •WAG bag for shoulder-season trips when the toilets are buried

💡 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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