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The Subway Gear Checklist

Everything you need for your The Subway 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 The Subway

⚠️ Required Gear

  • •Technical canyoneering gear for top-down route (60-foot rope, harness, rappel device, helmet)
  • •Dry bags for electronics and spare clothes
  • •Sturdy footwear with good traction (canyon shoes or approach shoes)
  • •Water and food for full day
  • •Headlamp for emergency

✓ Recommended Gear

  • •Wetsuit or drysuit (water is cold year-round)
  • •Neoprene socks or booties
  • •Webbing and rapid links for anchor replacement (top-down)
  • •Waterproof camera or housing
  • •Spare dry clothes in dry bag

💡 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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