Equipment
Kluane National Park and Reserve
Overnight hiking in Kluane National Park & Reserve involves travel through wilderness country. Be prepared for emergencies and sudden changes in the weather. Your pack should fit well and weigh no more than 30% of your body weight. Reassess your pack contents if your pack is too heavy. Be realistic - every ounce counts.
What to take
Core items
- Backpack and waterproof pack cover
- Lightweight tent with rain fly and groundsheet
- Sleeping bag and insulating sleeping pad
- Stove, fuel, cook set and waterproof matches
- Water bottle and purification kit
- Extra day's supply of food and fuel
- Bear resistant food canisters: mandatory on ALL overnight backcountry trips in the Park between April 1 and November 15; available at visitor centres
- Bear Spray
- Litterbag
- Toilet paper and trowel
- Map and trail description
- Compass or GPS
Clothing
- Sturdy, comfortable, well broken-in hiking boots
- Rain jacket and pants
- Gaiters
- Insulating layers (wool and synthetics are best)
- Windbreaker
- Extra change of clothes and socks
- Wool hat and mittens
- Sun hat, sun glasses and sunscreen
- Shorts
- Lightweight shoes for around camp and creek crossings
Other
- Insect repellent or bug jacket
- Pocketknife
- Flashlight or headlamp (late summer and fall)
- Repair kit for equipment
- First aid and blister kits
- Whistle for emergencies
- Extra batteries
- Satellite Communication Device, eg. SPOT (optional)
- Camera
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