Equipment

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