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RecommendedWild Ideas
Bearikade Weekender
Ultralight carbon fiber bear canister. IGBC certified.
1 lb 15 ozultralightcarbon-fiber
$325
Heaps Canyon permit
Heaps Canyon Gear Checklist
What to carry on Heaps Canyon, and why. 10 more are worth the pack space.
10Total Items
10To bring
What to bring on Heaps Canyon
Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.
- Bring
200-foot rope minimum
300 ft recommended for double-strand on big drops
- Bring
Full canyoneering harness
- Bring
Rappel device with backup friction capability
- Bring
Helmet
mandatory
- Bring
Wetsuit
water is 55°F year-round
- Bring
Drysuit for spring/fall descents
- Bring
Pull cord for retrieving ropes
- Bring
Ascenders for emergency
- Bring
Waterproof containers for camera
- Bring
Energy food
high-calorie, compact
Going as a group? Split this list between you so nobody carries two stoves.
Build a shared listGeneral backcountry gear
Kit we recommend for backcountry trips in general. This is not a checklist specific to Heaps Canyon — the Zion National Park rules for this permit are above.
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RecommendedKatadyn
BeFree 1L
Ultralight collapsible filter system.
2 ozultralightfast-flow
$44.95
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RecommendedBearVault
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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RecommendedBlack Diamond
Distance Carbon Z
Lightweight folding carbon poles.
1 lb 1 ozcarbonfolding
$169.95
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RecommendedSawyer
Sawyer Squeeze
The most popular water filter for backpacking.
3 ozpopularreliable
$37.95
Gear Tips for Heaps Canyon
💡 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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