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Lassen Wilderness Gear Checklist

Everything you need for your Lassen Wilderness 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
🎒
Recommended
Nemo

Nemo Hornet Elite 2P

Ultralight 2-person tent perfect for backpacking

2 lbsultralightbackpacking
$449.95

Gear Tips for Lassen Wilderness

⚠️ Required Gear

  • •An approved bear canister between April 16 and November 30
  • •A stove, because fires are prohibited park-wide in the wilderness
  • •Water filter or treatment for lake and creek water
  • •Warm layers. Nights at 6,000 to 8,000 feet drop hard even in August
  • •Trash bag, since everything including food waste gets packed out

✓ Recommended Gear

  • •Head net for the mosquito peak in July
  • •Microspikes for early-season snow on north-facing slopes
  • •Swim towel for Snag Lake and Horseshoe Lake in late summer
  • •Printed zone and closure map from the park

💡 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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