Packing for Big Bend National Park

On By Sola Latina ExplorerIn Planning

Here’s what I brought to Big Bend for the weekend! It was also a chance to try out my new Osprey Celeste 29L backpack!

My Snoopy: his little flashlight lights up! (But not brightly)
  • REI Carina 32 sleeping back packing inside a Sea to Summit compression pack (10L)
  • REI 10L stuff sack with my REI Camp Dome 2 tent, rain fly, and foot print
  • Tent Poles
  • Thermarest sleeping pad
  • REI rain jacket
  • Eagle Creek packing cubes: clean/dirty and small size one
  • REI sleeping pad (from their garage sale for $40 since it had a leak)
  • Teva Terrafloat hiking shoes
  • Platypus 2L water bladder
  • Medical kit
  • Light
  • Sunglasses
  • Knife
  • Tripod
  • Patch repair kit
  • Bug spray and sunblock
  • Sharpie
  • Lighter
  • Travel blanket/mat
  • Rain cover
  • Head lamps
  • Small mirror
  • Travel towel
  • Black Diamond lantern
  • Bandana
  • Travel face wipes
  • Spoon
  • Hair Tie
  • Chapstick
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush/paste
  • Toilet paper
  • Passport Book

The deodorant is an all natural one, is 0.35 oz., and fits in the little blue bag that’s the size of a cell phone with the toothbrush. Very handy to fit in your pocket to take to the restroom.

All the items except the sunblock and glasses went into the small packing cube; those went into the backpack in a compartment for easier access.

Clothing which went into the packing cube was my flannel shirt, 3 pairs of SmartWool socks (1 thin, 2 medium thickness), a pair of Under Armor base one leggings, 1 pair of Prana hiking pants, 2 pairs of ExOfficio underwear, 1 Under Armor base one long sleeve shirt, my Arc’teryx Atom LT hooded jacket, a pair of Under Armor thin gloves, and a beanie.

I didn’t use the raincoat at all, but it was there just in case!

My Teva Terrafloat shoes did very well in the hike and were extremely comfortable! They were just pretty dusty when I got home, but nothing a little water couldn’t fix.

The SmartWool socks I found on sale at Whole Earth Provisions and I LOVE how they felt and were so comfortable!

Also brought was a thermal top for sleeping, a pair of Prana hiking pants, and a Pink brand bra top which held out for both days!

The tent and sleeping bag did not go in the backpack of course, those stayed in the trunk. And the trekking poles I rented right before I went. They really helped you go easy on the knees!

Hope this satisfies everyone’s curiosity! If you have any tips for me, feel free to share!

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