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Newport Wilderness Campsites permit

Newport Wilderness Gear Checklist

What to carry on Newport Wilderness, and why. 7 more are worth the pack space.

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What to bring on Newport Wilderness

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.

  • Bring

    Water containers

    the nearest supply is the park office or the seasonal solar pump by Lot 3

  • Bring

    A pack that carries every night's gear in one trip; the park has no carts

  • Bring

    Rubbish bags

    everything you bring out with you

  • Bring

    A stove

    since firewood is not sold and gathering is limited to dead and down wood

  • Bring

    Red-light headlamp

    Newport is an International Dark-Sky Association Dark Sky Park

  • Bring

    Wind shell for the Lake Michigan shoreline sites

  • Bring

    Footwear with a stiff sole; DNR describes the tread as "easy to moderate, with some rocks, tree roots and narrower tread in places"

Going as a group? Split this list between you 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 Newport Wilderness — the Newport State Park (WI) 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 Newport 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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