Arches National Park
Packing Checklist
Explore, hike, or travel scenic roads through the unique landscapes at Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches. The Arches trail system is flexible and allows for both short hikes to famous red rock arches or multi-night backcountry trips to explore the landscapes formed over the past 300 million years.
Water isn't available in the backcountry, so plan to carry all you need. If you get off the beaten path, expect mostly rough terrain with very limited water sources. You'll need to be prepared for steep terrain, loose rock, lightning, flash floods and dehydration. But the beauty is well worth it for those who come prepared.
Want to learn more before you go? Read our Arches National Park guide.
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You shouldn't be camping on a day hike. But it's a good idea to pack an emergency blanket just in case.
Emergency Blanket
Designed with insulation in mind,mylar emergency blanket can reflect over 90% of body heat, effectively preventing heat loss and ensuring your comfort and protection even in the harshest conditions.
Prepare for the desert. Water capacity depends how long you are hiking and which trails. 3-4 liters is normally enough for a day. Pick a BPA free water bottle for shorter trips or combined with a reservour for longer hikes.
A spork lets you get creative with your hiking snacks.
Titanium Spork
Lightweight Titanium Spork: Snow Peak's durable and versatile flatware utensil for outdoor and camping adventures.
Just because you're in the wilderness doesn't mean you need to skimp on food or wait in long lines for mediocre National Park snacks.
Bearbox brew
Enjoy your own cold brew coffee.
Greenbelly Backpacking Meal
A meal made to keep you going on 20 mile days where keeping things fast and light is crucial.
Pick athletic shorts/pants and sunhoodie/shirt that works for you. We love merino wool for any season, to stay warm and protect against the sun.
Training Shorts
Premium Performance Fabric: moisture-wicking and all-way stretch performance fabric that allows for flexibilty and circulation during even your touhgest workouts.
Sunhoodie
Lightweight, durable Merino fabric uses a recycled nylon core while still keeping 100% Merino wool next to skin UPF 40+.
Lightweight Outdoor Pants
Hiking pants with built-in mesh vent panels that actively wick away heat and moisture.
Mirage Shorts
Mirage Shorts are fashionable yet functional, with a soft elastic waistband, bulti-in breathable mesh liner and side slits for additional range of motion.
Sunhoodie
Lightweight, durable Merino fabric uses a recycled nylon core while still keeping 100% Merino wool next to skin UPF 40+.
Lightweight Outdoor Pants
Our hiking pants feature quick-drying, breathable, and water-resistant fabric, offering sun protection and durability for a comfortable outdoor experience.
A combination of fleece or puffy and a rain jacket will be good protection against unpredictable weather.
Columbia Kalamata Fleece
Comfortable and versatile with the perfect amount of warmth, this lightweight fleece pullover will be a new favorite.
Frog Toggs Poncho
100% waterproof, breathable, lightweight and durable. Perfect for year after year use.
Columbia Fleece
Comfy, casual, and versatile, this zip-up fleece jacket will be a new favorite.
Don't skimp here! Get high quality garments that prevent chafe and keep you moving in comfort.
Sport Briefs
The perfect underwear for travel, designed for a snug active fit and lower rise, ideal for high-energy activities.
Midweight Cushion Hiking Socks
This fine gauge knitted sock provides mid-level cushion density under your foot. Comes with a lifetime guarantee!
Full cut Briefs
The perfect underwear for travel, made with an ultralight breathable mesh fabric that supplies airflow to keep you cool.
Midweight Cushion Hiking Socks
This fine gauge knitted sock provides mid-level cushion density under your foot. Comes with a lifetime guarantee!
High quality hiking shoes are essential! Break them in before your trip to prevent blisters.
Protect yourself from the basics - sun, bugs, germs, and darkness.
Nitecore Headlamp
Lightweight rechargeable headlamp.
Tilley Airflo Hat
Ventilated hat with maximum sun protection UPF 50+.
Pact Bathroom Kit
Hopefully you won't need this, but it's the lightest, most environmentally friendly way to bury your poop, speeding up decomposition by up to 10x.
Be prepared for the unexpected while you explore the backcountry.
Ultralight Medical Kit
First aid supplies designed for the backcountry.
Pack the fun things that will make your hike special and comfortable. We don't go anywhere without our trekking poles, and sometimes bring our 1 pound camp chair.
Cork Trekking Poles
Get extra support and walk comfortably with these hiking poles.
Mini multi-tool
A compact multitool features needle nose pliers, wire cutters, tweezers, bottle opener, retail package opener, plain edge blade pocket knife, scissors, small and medium flat head driver, fine and coarse file.
Helinox Chair Zero
Revolutionarily lightweight design and packs small.
Stay in contact and keep your phone charged no matter how deep in the wilderness you go.
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