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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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Smith Gear Checklist
Everything you need for your Smith 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 Smith
⚠️ Required Gear
- •An FWP-approved portable, hard-sided toilet
- •IGBC approved bear-resistant cooler or container, or a portable electric fence
- •Boats suitable for a shallow, low-gradient float - the Smith is not a whitewater run
- •Montana fishing license if you plan to fish, bought before you leave White Sulphur Springs
- •Water treatment for four days
✓ Recommended Gear
- •Rain gear - the canyon holds weather and there is nowhere to bail out
- •Fly gear for rainbow, brown and whitefish
- •Spare AIS documentation for the inspection station
- •Cash and a full tank from White Sulphur Springs, the last services before the put-in
💡 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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