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Wingate Yurts permit

Wingate Yurts Gear Checklist

What to carry on Wingate Yurts, and why. 6 more are worth the pack space.

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What to bring on Wingate Yurts

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.

  • Bring

    Your own bedding

    none is provided with the yurt

  • Bring

    All your drinking water; there is no water for fillups anywhere in the park

  • Bring

    Camp chairs if you plan to use the fire pit

  • Bring

    Firewood, bought before you arrive at the mesa

  • Bring

    Warm layers for the rim after dark, even in summer

    this is 5,900 feet

  • Bring

    Shower supplies for a stop in Moab

    since the park has none

6 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 Wingate Yurts — the Dead Horse Point State 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 Wingate Yurts

💡 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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