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3 Days Ahead Gear Checklist

Everything you need for your 3 Days Ahead 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 3 Days Ahead

⚠️ Required Gear

  • •Map and compass for unmarked, braided trails
  • •Water filter or treatment
  • •Trowel for cat holes, or a pack-out kit

✓ Recommended Gear

  • •Long pants for the rhododendron
  • •A satellite messenger, because there is no cell coverage to call from

💡 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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