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Behind the Butte West Primitive permit

Butte West Gear Checklist

What to carry on Butte West, and why. 5 more are worth the pack space.

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What to bring on Butte West

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.

  • Bring

    All your water. These are primitive campgrounds with no supply of any kind

  • Bring

    A high-clearance vehicle, which the park recommends for these roads

  • Bring

    A stove, and firewood if you plan to use a ring

    do not collect wood

  • Bring

    Shade you bring yourself: the park describes this as an extreme desert landscape with little or no shade

  • Bring

    A red-mode headlamp

    because this is a certified International Dark Sky Park

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 Butte West — the Goblin Valley 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 Butte West

💡 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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