Grand Canyon Backpacking What to Bring
While we provide all meals and gear for an enjoyable trip, we ask all of our backpacking guests invest time and energy in preparing physically for their Grand Canyon backpacking trip. Hikers can expect to carry a backpack that weighs between 25 and 60 pounds. All-Star Grand Canyon Tours offers the option of hiring a porter, for an additional fee. A porter is an additional staff member who is hired on a tour for the sole purpose of carrying extra weight.
Keeping in mind that you carry your own weight, here is a list of things you should bring:
Essentials
- Hiking Boots (make sure they are broken in)
- Wide Brimmed Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sandals for camp and water crossings
- 1 pair of high quality wicking socks/ day
- 1 pair of undergarments/ day
- Sun block SPF 30+ (no large bottles)
Personal Items
- Camera
- Film
- Toiletries (Only bring travel sized items, and bring only what you need)
- Lip balm
Warm Season Clothing
- Light colored T-shirts (at least 1 per 2 days, no more than 1 per day)
- Shorts (one pair is enough)
- Light colored long sleeved shirt
- Windbreaker
- Wool hat (essential for all seasons)
Cool Season Clothing
- Warm hat
- Gloves
- *Layers*
- Synthetic Clothing (polypro, fleece)
- Thermal underwear
- Long pants and shirt
- Rain jacket/ waterproof shell
- Rain pants/ wind pants