Blackwoods Campground packing checklist

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Trip-specific: permits and hazards

1. ReservationNPS: 90% of sites open 6 months ahead on the 1st at 10 am ET, the rest 14 days ahead.Need itHave it

   No product pick yet. Bring your own or check with the park.

   Source: NPS Acadia: Blackwoods Campground

2. Season checkThere’s no winter camping. Confirm this year’s dates with NPS.Need itHave it

   No product pick yet. Bring your own or check with the park.

   Source: NPS Acadia: Blackwoods Campground

The Ten Essentials (NPS)

1. WaterFor hikes from camp, about 1 L per 2 hours.Need itHave it
   

   Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth 32 oz

   $17.99 on Amazon

   For hikes from camp, about 1 L per 2 hours.

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   Source: NPS Yosemite: hiking safety (1 quart every 2 hours)

2. Food and extra foodPack trail snacks for hikes from camp.Need itHave it

   No product pick yet. Bring your own or check with the park.

3. Navigation: offline map, map and compassDownload an offline map before you lose signal, and carry a paper map and compass as backup.Need itHave it

   No product pick yet. Bring your own or check with the park.

4. HeadlampFor dark walks around the loops.Need itHave it
   

   Petzl Tikka Headlamp

   $34.95 on Amazon

   For dark walks around the loops.

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5. Sun protectionOpen granite summits have no shade.Need itHave it
   

   Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 Spray (2-pack)

   $11.49 on Amazon

   Open granite summits have no shade.

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6. Insulation and rain layerCoastal fog and rain roll in fast.Need itHave it
   

   FROGG TOGGS Ultra-lite2 Rain Jacket (men’s)

   $22.74 on Amazon

   Coastal fog and rain roll in fast.

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7. First aid kitFor blisters, scrapes and sprains, the most common trail problems.Need itHave it
   

   Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .5

   $31.95 on Amazon

   For blisters, scrapes and sprains, the most common trail problems.

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8. Fire starter and emergency shelterYour car and tent are the shelter here. Carry a lighter and a bivvy on longer walks from camp.Need itHave it

   No product pick yet. Bring your own or check with the park.

9. Knife or repair kitFor camp chores and gear fixes.Need itHave it

   No product pick yet. Bring your own or check with the park.

Nice to have

1. Quick-dry towelThere are no showers at the campground.Need itHave it
   

   Rainleaf Quick-Dry Microfiber Towel

   $16.99 on Amazon

   There are no showers at the campground.

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2. LanternPicnic-table light with no fuel.Need itHave it
   

   LuminAID PackLite Nova Solar Lantern

   $32.99 on Amazon

   Picnic-table light with no fuel.

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3. Warm layerMaine coast evenings get cool.Need itHave it
   

   Columbia Women’s Benton Springs Fleece

   $45.50 on Amazon

   Maine coast evenings get cool.

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