{"id":21409,"date":"2016-10-20T10:02:49","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T17:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=21409"},"modified":"2025-01-13T09:47:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T17:47:02","slug":"grand-canyon-backpacking-packing-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/travel\/grand-canyon-backpacking-packing-list","title":{"rendered":"Grand Canyon Backpacking Packing List"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><div class=\"text parbase section\">\n<div class=\"mb10\">\n<p>More than a mile deep, up to 10 miles wide and 277 river miles long, the Grand Canyon is one of the world\u2019s most breathtaking wonders. Located in northern Arizona, this remote icon lures nearly 5 million people each year, making it our second most visited national park.<\/p>\n<p>The following list is designed for a non-guided, non-winter trip in the Grand Canyon. If you\u2019re part of a commercial trip, check with your trip provider to see what items the guide provides. REI also provides guided <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/adventures\/p\/grand-canyon-national-park\/a\/backpacking\">backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon<\/a>, so you can enjoy your trip without too much planning.<\/p>\n<p>Included in this list are the Ten Essential Systems you should have on every backcountry trip: navigation; sun protection; insulation; illumination; first-aid supplies; fire starter; repair kit and tools; nutrition; hydration; emergency shelter. To learn more, see our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/learn\/expert-advice\/ten-essentials.html\">Ten Essentials article<\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/content\/dam\/documents\/pdf\/Gear%20Checklists\/Printer%20Friendly\/EA21989547_Grand_Canyon_Gearlist_edit.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text parbase section\">\n<div class=\"mb10\">\n<h3>Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/backpacking-packs\">Backpack<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/pack-rain-covers\">raincover<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/backpacking-tents\">Tent<\/a>\u00a0with guylines and repair sleeve<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/tent-footprints\">Tent footprint<\/a>\u00a0(optional)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/sleeping-bags\">Sleeping bag<\/a>\u00a0(40\u00b0+ or suited to the season)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/sleeping-pads\">Sleeping pad<\/a>\u00a0(closed-cell foam or pack a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/pad-accessories\">repair kit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/whistles\">Whistle<\/a>, plus\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/signal-mirrors\">signaling mirror<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/altimeter-watches\">Multifunction watch with altimeter<\/a>\u00a0(altimeter feature is optional)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/knives\">Knife<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/multi-tools\">multi-tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/compasses\">Compass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/gps\">GPS<\/a>\u00a0(optional)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/southwest-maps\">Map(s)<\/a>\u00a0with good topographic and water-source details<\/li>\n<li>Route description or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/southwest-hiking-guidebooks\">guidebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/trekking-poles\">Trekking poles<\/a>\u00a0(optional)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/led-headlamps\">LED headlamp<\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/batteries\">extra batteries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/water-treatment\">Water treatment system<\/a>\u00a0and backup<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/backpacking-stoves\">Stove<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/stove-fuel\">fuel<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0repair kit<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/matches\">Matches<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/lighters\">lighter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/cookware-and-dinnerware\">Cookset, dishes, bowls, utensils, cups<\/a>\u00a0(measuring\/drinking)<\/li>\n<li>Food storage (rodent-resistant)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/gear-repair\">Gear repair kits; duct tape strips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/fire-starters\">Fire starter<\/a>\u00a0(for emergency survival fire)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text parbase section\">\n<div class=\"mb10\">\n<h3>Clothing and Footwear<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/briefs-and-boxers\">Wicking, quick-drying underwear<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/womens-sports-bras\">Wicking, quick-drying sports bra<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/long-underwear\">Wicking, quick-drying long underwear<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/c\/hiking-shirts\">Wicking, quick-drying T-shirt and long-sleeve shirt<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Quick-drying\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/hiking-pants\">pants<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/hiking-shorts\">shorts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/fleece-jackets\">Fleece jacket<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/fleece-vests\">vest<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/insulated-jackets\">insulated jacket<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/insulated-vests\">vest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/fleece-pants\">Fleece pants<\/a>\u00a0(optional)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/rain-jackets\">Waterproof\/breathable rain jacket<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/rain-pants\">Waterproof\/breathable rain pants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/bandanas\">Bandana<\/a>\u00a0or Buff<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/sun-hats\">Sun-shielding hat<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/ball-caps\">ball cap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/winter-hats\">Winter hat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/gloves-and-mittens\">Gloves or mittens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/hiking-boots\">Hiking Boots<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/hiking-shoes\">hiking shoes<\/a>\u00a0suited to terrain<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/hiking-socks\">Socks (synthetic or wool)<\/a>\u00a0plus spares<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/multi-sport-sandals\">Watersport sandals<\/a>\u00a0(for fording streams and relaxing in camp)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/swimwear\">Swimwear<\/a>\u00a0(optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text parbase section\">\n<div class=\"mb10\">\n<h3>Personal Items<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/sunglasses\">Sunglasses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/water-bottles\">Water bottles<\/a>\u00a0(3) or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/hydration-reservoirs\">hydration reservoirs<\/a>\u00a0(drink \u00bd\u20131 qt. of fluid per hour)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/sunscreen\">Sunscreen<\/a>\u00a0(high SPF; pack plenty and apply liberally)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/lip-balm\">Lip balm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/camp-toothbrushes\">Toothbrush<\/a>\u00a0with cover and biodegradable toothpaste<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/soap-and-shampoo\">Biodegradable soap<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Toilet paper<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/camp-shovels\">Sanitation trowel<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hand sanitizer<\/li>\n<li>Women\u2019s hygiene items<\/li>\n<li>Personal wipes<\/li>\n<li>Plastic zip-top bags<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/insect-repellent\">Insect repellent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/first-aid-kits\">First-aid kit<\/a>\u00a0(see our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/learn\/expert-advice\/first-aid-checklist.html\">First-Aid Checklist<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/skin-treatments\">Venom extractor<\/a>\u00a0(optional, for snakes, scorpions, spiders, wasps, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Camera or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/helmet-cameras\">helmet cam<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/memory-cards\">extra memory cards<\/a>\u00a0(optional)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/binoculars\">Binoculars<\/a>\u00a0(optional)<\/li>\n<li>Cell phone (don\u2019t rely on service)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/plbs-and-satellite-messengers\">Satellite messenger or personal locator beacon<\/a>\u00a0(optional)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/c\/power-banks\">Portable power device<\/a>\u00a0(optional)<\/li>\n<li>Field guide; star identifier (optional)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/journals\">Outdoor journal<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/pens\">pen<\/a>\u00a0and reading material (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Backcountry permit<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/park-passes\">National Parks pass<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fishing gear and permit (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Credit card; small amount of cash<\/li>\n<li>Trip itinerary left with friend and under car seat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text parbase section\">\n<div class=\"mb10\">\n<h3>Food<\/h3>\n<p>Quantity varies depending on activity and length of trip.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breakfast (oatmeal, granola,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/freeze-dried-breakfasts\">freeze-dried breakfast<\/a>, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Lunch (bagels, summer sausage, cheese, smoked salmon, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Dinner (pasta, couscous, rice,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/freeze-dried-dinners\">freeze-dried dinner<\/a>, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/snacks\">Snacks<\/a>\u00a0(cookies, GORP, jerky, candy bars, dried fruit, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/energy-gels\">Energy gels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/bars\">Energy bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/sport-drinks\">Electrolyte replacement drink mix<\/a>\u00a0(pack plenty)<\/li>\n<li>Extra day\u2019s supply of food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text parbase section\">\n<div class=\"mb10\">\n<h3>Related Articles<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/learn\/expert-advice\/ten-essentials.html\">The Ten Essentials<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/learn\/expert-advice\/ultralight-backpacking.html\">Ultralight Backpacking<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/learn\/expert-advice\/loading-backpack.html\">Backpacks: How to Load<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than a mile deep, up to 10 miles wide and 277 river miles long, the Grand Canyon is one of the world\u2019s most breathtaking wonders. Located in northern Arizona, this remote icon lures nearly 5 million people each year, making it our second most visited national park. 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