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RecommendedWild Ideas
Bearikade Weekender
Ultralight carbon fiber bear canister. IGBC certified.
1 lb 15 ozultralightcarbon-fiber
$325
Charon's Garden Wilderness Backcountry Camping permit
Charon's Garden Gear Checklist
What to carry on Charon's Garden, and why. 8 more are worth the pack space.
8Total Items
8To bring
What to bring on Charon's Garden
Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.
- Bring
All your drinking water, carried in
the refuge says not to rely on streams or ponds
- Bring
A stove
since fires of any kind are prohibited
- Bring
A wag bag or equivalent
because solid human waste must be packed out
- Bring
A map and compass or a downloaded offline map; the approach trail is unmarked and there is no cell coverage
- Bring
The signed permit, in the group leader's possession for the whole trip
- Bring
Sturdy boots for boulder-hopping on granite
- Bring
Sun protection
the wilderness is open and there is very little shade
- Bring
A tent you can pitch without stakes biting deep, given the rock
5 people can go on one permit. Split this list between them so nobody carries two stoves.
Build a shared listGeneral backcountry gear
Kit we recommend for backcountry trips in general. This is not a checklist specific to Charon's Garden — the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge rules for this permit are above.
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RecommendedKatadyn
BeFree 1L
Ultralight collapsible filter system.
2 ozultralightfast-flow
$44.95
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RecommendedBearVault
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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RecommendedBlack Diamond
Distance Carbon Z
Lightweight folding carbon poles.
1 lb 1 ozcarbonfolding
$169.95
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RecommendedSawyer
Sawyer Squeeze
The most popular water filter for backpacking.
3 ozpopularreliable
$37.95
Gear Tips for Charon's Garden
💡 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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