Summer Gear Checklist

Getting into the big belt hut requires either a 3 mile hike with 1000’ vertical gain up Trail 151 (a beautiful, straightforward hike) or a 1 mile hike and 500’ vertical gain on a road if your vehicle can make it up the 4x4 road to the communication tower (need high clearance + 4x4)

Packing List

• Medium to Large Backpack – Large enough for all your equipment and overnight gear (approx. 45-70L volume). If you are willing to carry the extra weight, an additional smaller day pack for hiking around the hut can be nice. Often we find that a medium sized pack that is good for both, can keep you from packing too many non-essentials while also working great for both the trip in and for day outings around the hut.
• Light Puffy / Warm Layer – It can cool down at night and you’ll want to be able to sit out on the deck and enjoy the evening.
• Waterproof Layer
• Sunglasses
• Sun Hat/Ball Cap
• Sunscreen
• Extra Batteries
• Head Lamp
• Water Bottle
• Bear Spray
• Hiking Pants/Shorts
• Hiking Boots or good sneakers/running shoes
• Hiking Socks – A thicker pair of wool or synthetic socks can make a big difference in blisters and comfort when hiking, especially with a heavier load than normal.
• Light shirt or tee shirt
• Warm shirt
• Sleeping bag – A lightweight bag is adequate for Summer. Consider a warmer bag / extra sleeping layers in late summer/fall when the evenings are much cooler.
• Personal Toiletries – Including all personal medications needed for the duration of the trip
• Extra Snack Food and Specialty Foods

Optional

• Camera 
• Cell Phone
• Fishing Supplies

Group Supplies

• Food 

Want to keep it easy? Check out the excellent freeze dried meals from our friends at Gastro Gnome https://www.gastrognomemeals.com/

• Cooking Oil + Spices (Salt + Pepper) (Please do not leave/stock any of these supplies in the summer months)

• Water Filter/Treatment
• Multi-Tool
• First Aid Kit
• Personal Locator Beacon For Emergencies

Cell Phone service can generally be good enough at the hut to call for help, but is not guaranteed to work!