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Potato Bottom C permit

Potato Bottom C Gear Checklist

What to carry on Potato Bottom C, and why. 6 more are worth the pack space.

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What to bring on Potato Bottom C

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.

  • Bring

    All your water. There is none on the road, and 1 gallon per person per day is the NPS floor

  • Bring

    A high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle with low range

    this is a requirement, not a recommendation

  • Bring

    Full recovery kit and a spare: shovel, traction boards, air compressor, tire plugs

  • Bring

    A camp stove. Fires are not permitted at any White Rim campsite

  • Bring

    Shade you bring yourself

    a tarp or awning; there is almost none on the bench

  • Bring

    Printed maps. Cell service is unreliable below the mesa rim

15 people can go on one permit. Split this list between them so nobody carries two stoves.

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General backcountry gear

Kit we recommend for backcountry trips in general. This is not a checklist specific to Potato Bottom C — the Canyonlands National 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
🎒
Recommended
Katadyn

BeFree 1L

Ultralight collapsible filter system.

2 ozultralightfast-flow
$44.95
🎒
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 Potato Bottom C

💡 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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