Ready for your Grand Canyon hike or backpacking trip? Read through the basic gear list below, and check out these pro tips ›
Day-hiking gear
- Small backpack
- Water (at least 3 liters)
- Food and snacks
- Headlamp
- Extra layers and/or jacket (check the forecast)
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, lip balm
- First aid and blister kit, with tweezers
- Camera
- Map
Backpacking gear
- Sleeping gear
- Tent and groundcloth (optional — check the weather)
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Headlamp
- Cooking gear
- Stove
- Fuel
- Cooking pot
- Mug, bowl, utensils, knife
- Food
- Rodent-proof food storage container
- Water filter
- Water bottles or bladders (3-4 liters carrying capacity on average)
- Clothing and toiletries
- Hiking and camp clothes
- Hiking and camp socks
- Hiking boots, camp shoes
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Seasonal items: Raincoat/jacket, down jacket, winter hat, gloves
- Personal toiletries
- First aid and blister kit, with tweezers
- Maps
- Backcountry permit (find out how to get one)
