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Many Glacier Backcountry permit

Many Glacier Gear Checklist

What to carry on Many Glacier, and why. 2 items are written into the permit rules and 7 more are worth the pack space.

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What to bring on Many Glacier

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list. 2 of these are written into the permit rules, and every one of those carries the rule it comes from.

  • Required

    An IGBC-approved bear-resistant container if you are camping at-large rather than in a designated campground

    Permit rule: “At-large camping requires an IGBC-approved bear-resistant container secured at least 100 feet from your campsite”

  • Required

    A bear-resistant container even at designated camps, for peace of mind

    Permit rule: “At-large camping requires an IGBC-approved bear-resistant container secured at least 100 feet from your campsite”

  • Bring

    Bear spray, and the habit of having it on your hip rather than in your pack

  • Bring

    A stove

    almost every camp in this district is no-campfire

  • Bring

    Water treatment

  • Bring

    Layers for a valley that snows in September

  • Bring

    Trekking poles for the 2,000-plus-foot climbs out of the valley

  • Bring

    Gaiters for wet brush on the Belly River side

  • Bring

    A packable rain shell

    weather arrives over the Divide with no warning

12 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 Many Glacier — the Glacier National Park 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 Many Glacier

💡 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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