When you come to the remote book cliffs you can use this list as a guide to the things you might need for a safe and comfortable trip. Please coordinate with us if you can so we can utilize your visit to facilitate our supply access and plan to show you around.
Packing List for Weekend Visitors
Sleeping/Shelter
- Sleeping bag or warm blankets, or both
- A sleeping pad (provides insulation from cold ground as well as comfort)
- Tent, Truck Camper, or other shelter
- Pillow (optional)
Clothing
- Sun Hat
- Warm Hat
- Comfortable pants
- 2nd layer of pants for warmth
- T-Shirts
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- Thermal Shirt
- Warm Jacket
- Wind-resistant layer
- Long underwear pants
- Warm Socks
- Underwear
- Sturdy, comfortable shoes (tennis shoes ok – boots preferable earlier in the spring, when it can be muddy)
Food and Water
- 2 full water bottles
- Additional water source (1 gallon jug per person per day)
- you can refill water at PR Springs but have some with you.
- Dense, nutritious, and simple food
Odds and Ends
- Toilet Paper
- Backpack for short hikes
- Camp chair
- Personal toiletries
- Needed medications
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Chapstick
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Pocket Knife
- Flashlight and Batteries
- Notebook and Pens
- Cell Phone (for emergencies)
- Car cell-phone charger (optional)
Long-Term Campers Everything from the “weekend visitors” list, plus:
Sleeping/Shelter
- Tarps
- Wall Tent (shelter in severe weather)
Clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Sturdy Boots (preferably waterproof)
- Extra Socks
- Extra Underwear
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Gloves or mittens
Food and Water
- 2-3 Water Bottles
- Cook stove and fuel, or grill to cook over fire
- Pots
- Utensils for cooking and eating
Odds and Ends
- Larger backpack for long hikes
- Lotion (for dry skin)
- Mirror and Razor
- Hammock
- Soap
- Towel
- Washcloth
- Bandanas
- Matches and Lighters
- Paper (for starting fires)
- Extra Batteries for Flashlights