Prepare for your trip to the Grand Canyon
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)
Special membership offer
Join the Grand Canyon Trust today to receive your adventure kit:
- $25 donation: a Grand Canyon map, The Advocate magazine subscription, bookmark, and sticker
- $75 donation: everything above plus four stunning note cards
- $100 donation: all the benefits of the $75 level, plus a Grand Canyon Trust hat
