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Escondido Campground permit

Escondido Gear Checklist

What to carry on Escondido, and why. 6 more are worth the pack space.

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What to bring on Escondido

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.

  • Bring

    All your drinking, cooking and washing water. The operator states there is none here

  • Bring

    Gnat and mosquito repellent, which the operator asks for in spring, summer and autumn

  • Bring

    A vehicle you are happy taking three miles of unsurfaced road in

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    A stove; firewood should be bought locally

  • Bring

    Offline maps and a written plan left with someone at home

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    Extra water beyond what you think you need

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 Escondido — the Los Padres National Forest 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 Escondido

💡 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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