![]() Water filter (We used the heck out of our Grayl)Īny necessary toiletries (they have to fit in your bear can with your food)īinoculars (we didn't have these and wish we did!)įrom Hunting and Gathering to Oil Money Dealsġ1,000 years: that's how long humans have lived, hunted, and gathered upon the 33,000-acre wilderness we now call Grand Teton National Park, and I totally see why. Sleeping pad (I used this one and it worked great!)īear can** (free rentals available at permit offices)Ĭamp stove/propane/pot/lighter (this one is so portable, we love it!) Sleeping bag (a 20-degree bag was perfect for me) Tent – here's what we used the entire trip! Hiking boots – make sure you've broken them in beforehand! Underwear (one for every day plus two extra) For example, certain trails in GTNP require backcountry composting bags (that they actually provide for free with the purchase of your permit), while others simply ask you to dig a six-inch hole before you do your business. Every park (and trail) has different regulations, so definitely ask a local ranger if you're not sure what to do. Gotta poop? Nature calls, I get it! We're all human, but poop with care, friends. Read up on permits and permit zones for GTNP here. Does your campsite require a permit? Many in GTNP do. And as GTNP's backcountry guide points out, one missed step could accidentally squash a 100-year-old plant! So sad!Ĭamp in designated sites We want to preserve pristine areas as much as possible, and camping in designated areas can help do just that.Ĭheck for permits. Sticking to pre-established trails keeps the surrounding environment as natural and wild as possible (and lessens risk of injury). Venture off the beaten path but never forge your own trail. Pack all your food, wrappers, smelly toiletries (like toothpaste, lotion, and deodorant) in this bad boy and keep it at least 100 yards downwind from your tent to avoid any unwelcome guests. Let's keep nature natural, the grizzlies eating berries, and the campsites and trails clean and healthy.ĭon't forget that bear can! We're in grizzly country and bear cans are required (for good reason). Let's be honest, there's nothing more gross than strolling into your backcountry campsite to find dirty wrappers and half-eaten food around your new home for the night, not to mention the negative effects this type of behavior has on the area's wildlife. ![]() ![]() It's extremely difficult to stay six feet away from others on any hiking trail, so keep a buff around your neck or your ear-strapped mask around your wrist and pull it on when passing others on the trail. Wear a mask! Think of it as your new everyday hiking essential (just like your first aid kit, water, and comfy wool socks). ![]()
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