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RequiredBearVault
BV500 Bear Canister
Required for wilderness areas with bear activity
2 lbs 9 ozrequiredfood-storage
$79.95
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CBS Daily Lottery Gear Checklist
Everything you need for your CBS Daily Lottery adventure. 1 required items and 1 recommended items.
2Total Items
1Required
1Recommended
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RecommendedNemo
Nemo Hornet Elite 2P
Ultralight 2-person tent perfect for backpacking
2 lbsultralightbackpacking
$449.95
Gear Tips for CBS Daily Lottery
⚠️ Required Gear
- •A GPS-enabled phone or tablet with charge left, to apply from inside the geofence
- •At least a gallon of water per person in hot weather
- •Printed permit and photo ID
- •Downloaded offline maps — there is no trail to follow back
- •Four-wheel-drive high-clearance vehicle for Cottonwood Cove or Paw Hole
✓ Recommended Gear
- •Gaiters for deep sand
- •Recovery boards and a tyre deflator if you are driving the sand yourself
- •Satellite messenger, because BLM says "cell service is spotty in this region"
- •A backup plan for the day, since most applications do not win
💡 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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