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This was my second year going to Havasupai and I learned a lot after my first trip and made some changes. Deciding what to bring and what to leave at home for your upcoming backpacking trip can make the difference between a heavy pack and a lighter load. Here you will find a packing list for Havasupai to make sure you don’t forget any of the key items.

The most important thing to do before you head to Havasupai is to check the weather. My trip this year was at least 10 degrees cooler overall than my trip last year, despite going at the exact same time of year. Here is the packing list for Havasupai:

What to Wear:

• Nylon pants and shorts
• Dry-fit tops
• Leggings
• Swim suit
• Multiple pairs of wool or synthetic hiking socks
• Water shoes or sandals (I have Keen’s which I love)
• Neoprene socks (if you will be hiking long distances in your sandals – like to the Confluence or Beaver Creek Falls)
• Supportive hiking shoes or boots (lots of hiking in sand)
• Rain jacket/jacket
• Hat
• Weather dependent:
  • Warm hat in early spring, late fall and winter
  • light-weight gloves in early spring, late fall and winter
  • Long underwear in early Spring, late fall and winter
  • 1-2 long-sleeved fleece or wool layers

Gear:

• Backpack (get fitted at your local REI)
• Trekking poles
• Backpacking tent (can be rented at REI)
• Lightweight sleeping bag
• Lightweight sleeping pad (love this one – doesn’t make noise and is super comfortable)
• Camping pillow
• Stuff sac for clothing
• Backpacking stove
• Stove fuel (if you are flying make sure you grab once you land)
• Matches or lighter
• Cooking pots and pans
• Plates, bowls, utensils, mugs, cups
• Rag for cleaning out pots/pans and to use as hot hands
• Water bottles/water bladder
• Headlamp/flashlight and extra batteries
• Sunscreen and bug repellent
• Towel and/or Chamois
• Rope
• First Aid Kit including band-aids
• Waterproof phone pouch
• Knife
• Body Glide (anti-chafe)
• Packable daypack

Food, Snacks, Drinks:

• Energy bars
• Electrolyte mix
• Snacks (nuts, trail mix, dried fruit…etc.)
• Breakfast food: granola, bagels/cream cheese
• Lunch food: bread, peanut butter, honey, chips, fruit
• Dinner food: dehydrated backpacking meals (we enjoyed this chicken risotto and this Santa Fe chicken)
• Water treatment (iodine, chlorine or water filter)
• Anti-squirrel food storage
• Cash for Fry Bread Stand

Other:

• Hammock/mosquito net
• Camera and batteries
• Power Bank / solar charger
• Camping chair – plenty of picnic tables, but if you want one by the falls and don’t bring a towel to sit on
• Book/deck of cards

Hopefully you find this packing list for Havasupai helpful for your trip! Did I miss anything? Let me know in the comments!

Flying out to the west? Find out how to book cheap flights here.

Headed to the Confluence of the Havasu Creek and the Colorado River, check out this post for more details.

Looking for an overview of the hike to Havasupai, click here.

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Andrea

Andrea Cannon is a pharmacist, triathlete, gratitude practicer, and avid traveler. For both business and pleasure, she has taken more than 250 flights yearly for the past 3 years. In addition to being a travel hacking enthusiast, Andrea enjoys hiking and spending time with her husband (Austin) and dog (Dex). You can connect with her via her blog www.beaUTAHfulworld.com or on Instagram @andreafcannon .

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