Enchanted Rock Summit Trail packing checklist

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Trip-specific: permits and hazards

1. Day pass reservationThe park fills up. Reserve a day pass ahead.Need itHave it

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

   Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife: Enchanted Rock fees and day passes

2. Heat on bare graniteTPWD: bring 32 oz of water per hour and protect yourself from sun and heat.Need itHave it

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

   Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife: Enchanted Rock trails

3. Pets stay off the domePets aren’t allowed on elevated areas.Need itHave it

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

   Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife: Enchanted Rock trails

The Ten Essentials (NPS)

1. WaterTPWD: 32 oz (about 1 L) per hour on the trail.Need itHave it
   

   Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth 32 oz

   $17.99 on Amazon

   TPWD: 32 oz (about 1 L) per hour on the trail.

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   Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife: Enchanted Rock trails

2. Food and extra foodPack snacks plus extra food in case the day runs long.Need itHave it

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

3. Navigation: offline map, map and compassSave the park map offline. Several trails cross the dome.Need itHave it

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

4. HeadlampIn case you finish after dark. Your phone isn’t a headlamp.Need itHave it
   

   Petzl Tikka Headlamp

   $34.95 on Amazon

   In case you finish after dark. Your phone isn’t a headlamp.

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5. Sun hatThere’s no shade on the dome.Need itHave it
   

   Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat (UPF 50+)

   $54.00 on Amazon

   There’s no shade on the dome.

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6. Insulation and rain layerWinter fronts bring cold wind on top.Need itHave it
   

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

   $22.74 on Amazon

   Winter fronts bring cold wind on top.

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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 shelterIf you get stuck out after dark, a bivvy and a lighter keep you warm until help comes.Need itHave it
   

   SOL 90% Emergency Bivvy

   $25.49 on Amazon

   If you get stuck out after dark, a bivvy and a lighter keep you warm until help comes.

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9. Knife or repair kitFor quick gear fixes, cutting tape or trimming a blister pad.Need itHave it
   

   Opinel No. 08 Stainless Folding Knife

   $16.62 on Amazon

   For quick gear fixes, cutting tape or trimming a blister pad.

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Nice to have

1. Neck gaiterDip it in water to cool off in the heat.Need itHave it
   

   BUFF Original EcoStretch Neck Gaiter

   $23.00 on Amazon

   Dip it in water to cool off in the heat.

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