Pinnacles National Park - Memorial Day Weekend

Sleep Comfort

We bring the tents and cots — you bring what keeps you warm

• Sleeping bagEssential

  Check the temperature rating — a 10-year-old bag won't keep you as warm as it says

• Sleeping padEssential

  Even on a cot — it insulates you from cold air underneath

• PillowEssential

  Trust us, it's worth packing

• Extra blanket

  Nights get colder than you think, even in summer

Clothing & Layers

Pack warmer than you think — layers you can add and shed

• Warm layers (fleece or puffy)Essential

  Below 60°F sitting still feels very cold

• Warm sleep clothes / base layersEssential
• Rain jacket or shellEssential
• Extra socksEssential

  More than you think — wet socks end trips early

• Closed-toe shoesEssential
• Camp shoes or sandals
• Warm hat & glovesEssential

Personal Care

• ToiletriesEssential
• SunscreenEssential
• Bug sprayEssential
• Personal medicationsEssential

  Yours and the kids' — pharmacies are far from camp

• Quick-dry towel
• Body wipes

  The no-shower-day hero

Around Camp & On Trail

• Water bottleEssentialone per person

  We keep the water stations filled — bring a bottle to refill

• Headlamp or flashlightEssentialone per person

  Kids love having their own

• Portable battery / power bank

  We provide communal batteries for charging during the day, but none to take back to your tent — bring your own if you're able

• Small daypack
• Camp chairs

  We bring some, but not one for everyone — pack yours if you have one

• Trekking poles

  Nice to have for steeper hikes

• Duffel or soft bag to pack in

  Soft bags fit in tents far better than hard suitcases

For the Kids

Skip this section if there are no kids in your crew

• Comfort item / stuffed buddy
• Extra-warm pajamas
• Games, cards & trail activities
• Favorite snacks

  Familiar food = happy campers