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RequiredBearVault
BV500 Bear Canister
Required for wilderness areas with bear activity
2 lbs 9 ozrequiredfood-storage
$79.95
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Otter Cliffs Climbing Gear Checklist
Everything you need for your Otter Cliffs Climbing adventure. 1 required items and 1 recommended items.
2Total Items
1Required
1Recommended
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RecommendedNemo
Nemo Hornet Elite 2P
Ultralight 2-person tent perfect for backpacking
2 lbsultralightbackpacking
$449.95
Gear Tips for Otter Cliffs Climbing
⚠️ Required Gear
- •Standard sport and trad rack for short granite routes
- •Ropes long enough for rappel access from the headland
- •Helmets — this is a rappel-in cliff above moving water
- •Printed or on-device permit
- •Acadia park pass displayed in every vehicle
✓ Recommended Gear
- •Windproof layers — the wall is exposed to open ocean
- •A tide table for the day
- •Static line for anchor extension over the lip
- •Something to keep the rope out of the salt and grit
💡 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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