Jenny Lake Campground packing checklist

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Trip-specific: permits and hazards

1. ReservationBook up to 6 months ahead. The campground is small and tent-only.Need itHave it

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

   Source: Recreation.gov: Jenny Lake Campground

2. Bear sprayNPS Grand Teton: carry bear spray and know how to use it.Need itHave it
   

   Counter Assault Bear Spray (10.2 oz)

   $67.99 on Amazon

   NPS Grand Teton: carry bear spray and know how to use it.

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   Source: NPS Grand Teton: Bear safety

3. Use the bear-proof lockerStore all food and scented items in the locker at your site.Need itHave it

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

   Source: NPS Grand Teton: camping

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. Water treatmentTreat any lake or stream water on the trails.Need itHave it
   

   LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

   $17.95 on Amazon

   Treat any lake or stream water on the trails.

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3. 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.

4. 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
   

   Suunto A-10 Compass

   $24.00 on Amazon

   Download an offline map before you lose signal, and carry a paper map and compass as backup.

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5. HeadlampFor dark walks to the restroom.Need itHave it
   

   Petzl Tikka Headlamp

   $34.95 on Amazon

   For dark walks to the restroom.

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6. Sun hatOpen lakeshore and sagebrush trails have little shade.Need itHave it
   

   Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat (UPF 50+)

   $54.00 on Amazon

   Open lakeshore and sagebrush trails have little shade.

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7. Insulation and rain layerNights can drop near freezing, and afternoon storms are common.Need itHave it
   

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

   $22.74 on Amazon

   Nights can drop near freezing, and afternoon storms are common.

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8. 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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9. 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.

10. 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. Warm hatFor cold mornings at the lake.Need itHave it
   

   Smartwool Thermal Merino Cuffed Beanie

   $29.96 on Amazon

   For cold mornings at the lake.

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2. Camp stoveFor hot coffee at sunrise.Need itHave it
   

   MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove

   $49.95 on Amazon

   For hot coffee at sunrise.

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