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Havasupai Gardens Campground permit

Havasupai Gardens Gear Checklist

What to carry on Havasupai Gardens, and why. 9 more are worth the pack space.

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What to bring on Havasupai Gardens

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.

  • Bring

    At least 3 litres of water capacity per person, and a filter or chemical treatment as backup

  • Bring

    Electrolytes

    the park names hyponatremia from drinking without replacing salt as a real risk on this trail

  • Bring

    Sun hat, long sleeves and sunscreen

  • Bring

    Headlamp

    because a pre-dawn start is the only sensible way to do this in summer

  • Bring

    Traction devices from roughly December through February, when the top two miles ice up

  • Bring

    Trekking poles for the 3,060-foot climb out

  • Bring

    A shirt or bandana you can soak

    the park's own heat advice is to get wet and stay wet

  • Bring

    Camp sandals for Garden Creek

  • Bring

    Rain shell for the July-September monsoon

11 people can go on one permit. Split this list between them so nobody carries two stoves.

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General backcountry gear

Kit we recommend for backcountry trips in general. This is not a checklist specific to Havasupai Gardens — the Grand Canyon 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 Havasupai Gardens

💡 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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