Packing List
This is your master list for our glamping hiking trips. Check your specific trip page for any add-ons, and see the seasonal section below. When in doubt, pack one warm layer more than you think you'll need!
What We Provide (so you can travel light)
Your tent — a large, walk-in glamping tent with your own cot, sleeping mattress, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, and pillow
A rug underfoot and a shared nightstand with a lantern
Personal welcome gift with T-shirt, insulated coffee mug, chapstick, earplugs, eyemask, hand sanitizer, whistle & tissues
All camp setup and takedown — we handle it
Group cooking gear and all meals (welcome dinner through final-day lunch; with the exception if we decide to eat out one night in town that will be on you)
Group first aid, blister remedies, safety, and satellite communication
All ground transportation and park & activity fees
Day Pack
Trekking poles
Headlamp or flashlight (+ spare batteries)
Sunscreen, bugspray
Bear Spray, whistle, air horn
Camp Chair
Note: Acadia is a house-based trip — no camping gear needed there (see the Acadia note below).
What you need to bring:
Clothing & Layers (think layers, skip cotton):
☐ Moisture-wicking shirts (short & long sleeve)
☐ Hiking pants, shorts, and/or leggings
☐ Sunshirt
☐ Underwear & supportive sports bras
☐ Hiking socks — wool or synthetic (3–5 pairs)
☐ Warm layers for sleeping
☐ A cozy camp / evening outfit
☐ Swimsuit (lakes, hot springs, rafting)
☐ Insulating mid-layer (fleece or light puffy jacket)
☐ Waterproof rain jacket / shell
☐ Warm hat (beanie) & lightweight gloves
☐ Buff or neck gaiter
☐ Broken-in hiking shoes or boots
☐ Camp / evening shoes (slip-ons or sandals)
☐ Comfortable travel or street shoes
Essentials:
☐ Reusable water bottles (2) or hydration reservoir (2–3 liters total)
☐ Personal medications (in original containers)
☐ Travel-size toiletries
☐ Quick-dry travel towel
☐ Sunglasses
☐ Sun hat or baseball cap
☐ Phone & charger; a power bank (we will have a charging station set up but will need to take turns charging
☐ Photo ID, insurance card, credit card & some cash
Nice to Have:
☐ Camera & extra battery / memory
☐ Binoculars (great for wildlife trips)
☐ Small dry bag or zip-top bags
☐ A book, journal, or cards for downtime
Seasonal & Trip-Specific Add-Ons
Cold or high-altitude — Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone & Tetons, Rocky Mountain, Glacier: Nights can dip near or below freezing. Pack extra warm layers, thermal base layers, an insulated jacket, warm hat & gloves, and warm sleep clothes. Check specific trip site for elevation and weather specific details for the time of year that your trip is scheduled for. (Rocky Mountain especially: hydrate well for the altitude.)
Pacific Northwest / rainy — North Cascades: A reliable waterproof rain shell and rain pants, and extra dry socks.
Rafting days — North Cascades, Yellowstone & Tetons: Quick-dry clothes, secure water shoes or sport sandals.
Desert & sun — Moab, Grand Canyon & Sedona, Zion/Bryce/Escalante: Extra water capacity, breathable sun-protective long sleeves, and diligent sun protection.
Bear country — Yosemite, Kings Canyon/Sequoia, Glacier, Yellowstone & Tetons, Rocky Mountain: Nothing special to buy — we handle bear safety and food storage.
Acadia (house trip): No camping gear needed — the house has beds, full bathrooms, and hot showers. Bring cozy fall layers, a warm sweater, a rain jacket, and comfortable walking shoes. Optional: grippy shoes if you plan to climb the Beehive.
A Few Tips
Break in your hiking shoes before the trip — brand-new boots on day one is a recipe for blisters.
Layers beat bulk: a few thin layers adapt better than one heavy coat.
Check your specific trip page for weather notes, and pack one warm layer more than you think you'll need.
Questions about packing for your trip? Just ask — we're always happy to help.
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