Thanks for the tips. Do you have any suggestions on what to wear in Yellowstone in winter as well? Hi Lili, I haven't been to Yellowstone in winter, but from everything I read, it's really very cold. I think that my packing list for Norway in winter contains exactly what I'd pack for Yellowstone in winter.
Hope this helps. Hi Jurga, I may have missed this in the comments, but what did you guys do for meals? We'll be spending 4 days in the park and are trying to figure our options. Thanks, Joanna. I wonder how the locals are adapting to the Xanterra rules.
Hi Joanna, if I recall well, we bought some food for breakfast in the shops a few times and I know for sure we also had breakfast at the OF Lodge. For lunch, we took picnic once or twice and the other times we ate at the restaurants - it's good way for kids to rest a bit. We had dinner at the restaurants near the lodges we were staying at.
What type of sun hats are your boys wearing? She has really fair skin and will defining your need the protection. They have those for adults too. I love them because they are very easy to pack and to wash and protect better than a regular sun cap. There are many brands that have similar UV hats for kids, so you can certainly find something that your daughter would like.
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For more information and to learn about their seven convenient drop-offs, visit Bear Aware at www. You only need to have experienced the sun in the West one time before you realize how strong it really is, especially since Yellowstone sits at an average elevation of 8, Bring a wide-brimmed hat , which is preferable over a baseball cap, to cover your entire face.
Then, apply sunscreen over all exposed skin, including the back of your neck. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from being burned and polarized lens will help you see views more clearly. Purchase sunglass straps if you plan to be on the water — it can be frustrating watching your new sunglasses float downstream without you.
To make the most out of your trip, pack a pair of supportive, waterproof and breathable hiking boots. The advantage to boots over athletic shoes is the hard, unyielding sole that will protect your feet as you walk over rocky surfaces. Boots will allow you to navigate wet and dry trails with ease and enable you to explore farther than you maybe would have.
REI has a great article and video on how to choose a hiking boot. We love the Lowa Locarno Low hiking shoes. Who brings rain jacket to the dry West? We do. Every time we visit. In summer, afternoon rainstorms roll in almost like clockwork. You may also get to see more wildlife as some animals like to hang around the campgrounds. When planning to camp in Yellowstone, keep in mind that all the campsites are above feet meters , which means they can be chilly at night, even in the summer.
Bring a waterproof tent that can stand up to rain and wind. If possible, choose one with a full-length rain fly that reaches all the way to the ground and covers the door. That offers MUCH more protection than the ones with a little fly on the top. The campsites in Yellowstone are all over feet m elevation. Many of them are over feet m. It can be cold at night up there. Pack a sleeping bag rated at least 32F 0C. Choose one with a hood for extra warmth. I brought my winter sleeping bag, the Therm-a-Rest Oberon 0F.
It was overkill, but I was definitely toasty warm! Choose a sleeping pad that has an R-value of at least 2. R-value measures insulation and warmth.
If you expect really cold weather or know you feel the cold at night, pick a pad with an even higher R-value. They keep me way warmer than regular PJs. They are also nice to wear around the campsite under my clothes on cold evenings and mornings.
Choose mid-weight thermals made of polyester or merino wool and be sure to pack both bottoms and a long sleeved top. You lose a lot of heat through your head and hands. Pack a cozy beanie and some gloves to wear in the evenings.
Pack a headlamp or flashlight to find your way around at night. I like using a headlamp since it keeps my hands free. I use a Petzl Actik. Plus the batteries last a long time on low power.
Most campsites in Yellowstone have fire pits, but there can be campfire bans in dry weather. Cooking on a campfire can be fun, but using a stove is much easier and more reliable.
We used our tiny backpacking stove in Yellowstone, but we want to upgrade to Coleman 2 burner stove for our next trip. Seems so much more civilized! Instead, they ask you to wash dishes at a basin in your campsite, then dump the soapy water in the restroom toilet. We saw some campers with this nifty collapsible dish basin. Sure, you could sit around your picnic table. You need chairs. We brought our Helinox camping chairs since they pack up super small and are pretty comfortable.
That meant that on the stormy evenings, they were cooking dinner in the rain. We brought our lightweight backpacking sil-nylon tarp and strung it up on ropes over our picnic table.
It gave us a dry place to eat and cook, which was so nice during the storms. A few groups had fancy free standing kitchen shelters with bug screens. One of those is definitely going on my wish list. With these Yellowstone packing lists, you should have everything you need to have an awesome trip, whether you are hiking, camping, picnicking or just touring around. Tell me in the comments. Hiker, adventure traveller, Leave No Trace trainer and connoisseur of alpine meadows.
My home is in Vancouver but my heart is in the mountains. You mentioned Patagonia and black diamond options which are both awesome but uniqlo works just as well, but is so, soooo much cheaper. Thanks Josy! However, whenever possible, I prefer to buy outdoor clothes from brands make environmentally and ethically responsible gear.
Both Patagonia and Black Diamond use recycled materials and environmentally friendly dyeing processes where possible. They also have committed to ethical manufacturing in their factories. That kind of thing is important to me when buying gear. I also want quality gear that lasts a long time. What a thoroughly comprehensive packing list, Taryn!
Although — bear spray?! Elk bugler?
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