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Everglades Wilderness Camping permit

Everglades Wilderness Gear Checklist

What to carry on Everglades Wilderness, and why. 1 item is written into the permit rules and 8 more are worth the pack space.

9Total Items
1Required
8To bring

What to bring on Everglades Wilderness

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list. One item is written into the permit rules, and every one of those carries the rule it comes from.

  • Required

    Gas stove

    since wood, charcoal and coal are prohibited at chickees and ground sites

    Permit rule: “Campfires, and wood, charcoal or coal-fueled grills and stoves, are not permitted at chickee or ground sites. Use gas”

  • Bring

    All of your drinking water for the entire trip, plus a reserve

  • Bring

    A nautical chart and compass. NOAA publishes the charts for these waters

  • Bring

    Free-standing tent

    because you cannot stake into a chickee deck

  • Bring

    Head net and permethrin-treated clothing

  • Bring

    Tide tables for your exact dates

  • Bring

    Dry bags for everything, not just electronics

  • Bring

    VHF radio

    since cell coverage disappears in the interior

  • Bring

    Long line and a spare paddle

6 people can go on one permit. Split this list between them 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 Everglades Wilderness — the Everglades National Park rules for this permit are above.

🎒
Recommended
Wild Ideas

Bearikade Weekender

Ultralight carbon fiber bear canister. IGBC certified.

1 lb 15 ozultralightcarbon-fiber
$325
🎒
Recommended
Katadyn

BeFree 1L

Ultralight collapsible filter system.

2 ozultralightfast-flow
$44.95
🎒
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
🎒
Recommended
Black Diamond

Distance Carbon Z

Lightweight folding carbon poles.

1 lb 1 ozcarbonfolding
$169.95
🎒
Recommended
Sawyer

Sawyer Squeeze

The most popular water filter for backpacking.

3 ozpopularreliable
$37.95

Gear Tips for Everglades Wilderness

💡 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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