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Bryce Backcountry Gear Checklist

Everything you need for your Bryce Backcountry 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 Bryce Backcountry

⚠️ Required Gear

  • •Bear-resistant canister (loaned free at the visitor center if you do not own one)
  • •Water treatment (filter, chemical drops, or a stove to boil)
  • •At least one gallon of water capacity per person per day
  • •Warm layers and a cold-rated sleeping bag for high-elevation nights
  • •Sturdy footwear for steep, rocky, uneven trail

✓ Recommended Gear

  • •Trekking poles for the repeated climbs out of the amphitheater
  • •Sun protection for exposed rim sections
  • •Extra water carry capacity in case a spring is dry
  • •Microspikes in early spring or late fall when trails may hold snow or ice

💡 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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