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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Gear Checklist

Everything you need for your Hawaiʻi Volcanoes adventure. 1 required items and 1 recommended items.

2Total Items
1Required
1Recommended
🎒
Required
BearVault

BV500 Bear Canister

Required for wilderness areas with bear activity

2 lbs 9 ozrequiredfood-storage
$79.95
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Recommended
Nemo

Nemo Hornet Elite 2P

Ultralight 2-person tent perfect for backpacking

2 lbsultralightbackpacking
$449.95

Gear Tips for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

⚠️ Required Gear

  • •All your water for the trip, since catchment tanks are not always available
  • •Water treatment for anything you do take from a catchment tank
  • •Sun protection that works with no shade at all
  • •A printed copy of your permit, carried at all times
  • •Sturdy boots. The lava eats trail runners

✓ Recommended Gear

  • •Gloves for lava scrambling
  • •Extra layers for the Mauna Loa cabins, where it is 12 to 15 degrees cooler than sea level at the 4,000 foot Kīlauea summit and far colder higher up
  • •Satellite messenger, since there is no coverage on the coast
  • •Sleeping pad even at the shelters, which have concrete floors

💡 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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