Shake Down for the Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon - General Tips & Advice Reviews

Backpacking Gear List – Grand Canyon – Fall 2007

Tent* (or get reservations at Phantom Ranch to sleep in a Bunkhouse or Cabin)
Ground Cloth*
Sleeping Bag (Synthetic or Down)(Not a Slumber Party Sleeping Bag from the 3rd Grade, i.e. the Smirf Bag)
Sleeping Bag Stuff Sack
Sleeping Pad
Backpack with Hip Belt (That All Your Personal Gear can Fit in, Plus Enough Room for Group Gear)
Pack Cover or Large Heavy-Duty Garbage Bags
Stuff Sack or Dirt Bag to be Hanged with Personal Stuff at Night
Food and Snacks for your duration in the canyon (try to get reservations at Phantom Ranch for a Dinner, Breakfast or snack lunch)
Lightweight Backpack Stove*
Pot with Lid (size depends on Group Size)*
Large Cooking/Serving Spoon*
Waterproof Matches or Lighter*
Bowl
Cup
Spoon (I prefer chopsticks)
Pocket Knife/Multi tool*
Water Bottles (at least 3Qt.)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste*
Camp Towel :)
Small Green Scubby Pad (for cleaning dishes)*
Hand Sanitizer or Soap*
Feminine Hygiene Products
Toilet Paper*
Extra Ziploc Baggies
Extra Garbage Bags
Sunscreen*
Small Personal First Aid Kit (with Your Vitamins)
Notepad and Pencil :)
Camera and Film (Have plenty of batteries and memory)*
Flashlight or Headlamp (with Extra Batteries)
Compass
Map*
Whistle (for Safety)
Trekking Poles :)
Yak Traks (small crampons if it gets snow or ice close the to rim of the canyon):)
Hiking Boots (Broken In)
Tennis Shoes (for Camp)(Preferrable closed toed shoes)
2 pair Thick Wool Socks
2-3 pair Liner Socks
2-3 Underwear
1-2 Shorts/Pants
2 Shirts
Sleeping Clothes (Only to be used in bed)
Polypropylene Long Underwear (Top and Bottom)
Fleece or Wool Sweater
Stocking Cap
Fleece or Wool Gloves :)
Wide-Brimmed Hat
Rain Gear (it does rain and snow in the desert, plus it gets windy)
1-2 Bandannas
Money (Phantom Ranch at the bottom has a Canita with snacks, beer, coffee and some supplies)
Smile and Positive Attitude

* = Please Share with a Friend
:) = Optional

Note: Bring as Little Cotton as Possible. Cotton Will Not Insulate While Wet. Try to Use Synthetic or Wool.