Packing list

Backpacking in Glacier National Park

A suggested pack list.  This is the one our family uses, but yours may be different.

NAVIGATION
maps
compass
GPS and extra batteries

ESSENTIALS
flashlight
sunglasses 
sun screen
first-aid kit
knife 
matches
water bottles

GEAR
iodine/filter
camera
travel camera case
cell phone
hot packs
bug juice
chapstick with SPF
candle
cards
duct tape
garbage bags
ziplocks
toilet paper
bandana
journal and pen
plastic zip ties
poncho

CLOTHING
quick dry shorts
hat
down jacket or vest
long john top/bottom
pile top/bottom
socks
rain coat
wind or rain pants
sandals
gaters
gloves

diapers

plastic bags


OVERNIGHT
rope to hang food
trash bags for backpack at night
sleeping bag/pad
tent
tarp for tent
toiletries
crazy creek
fanny pack for summits
ski poles for hiking down (optional- they help our knees!)
ear plugs for wind/tent
book
Cascade/Olympic Natural History book
bowl and mug
utensils
knife for cutting and spreading
stove/fuel/lighter/pots
extra water bag/bottles for storage
purell
binoculars
thermos

Ursacks or bear barrels if required

FOR CAR
water jug
water bottles
change clothing