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Seven Lakes Basin permit
Seven Lakes Gear Checklist
What to carry on Seven Lakes, and why. 2 items are written into the permit rules and 7 more are worth the pack space.
9Total Items
2Required
7To bring
What to bring on Seven Lakes
Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list. 2 of these are written into the permit rules, and every one of those carries the rule it comes from.
- Required
An approved bear canister
required, and free to borrow at a Wilderness Information Center
Permit rule: “Bear canisters are required in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area; hanging food, garbage or scented items in bags is prohibited there”
- Required
A stove; campfires are prohibited at the lake camps
Permit rule: “No campfires at Deer Lake, Lunch Lake, Heart Lake or Sol Duc Park”
- Bring
An ice axe and the skills to self-arrest if you are crossing High Divide before mid-July
- Bring
Rain and wind layers for an exposed ridge
- Bring
Water treatment
- Bring
Traction devices for lingering snow on north and east aspects
- Bring
Trekking poles for the climb to the divide
- Bring
Sun protection
the ridge has no shade at all
- Bring
Insect repellent for the basin in July
12 people can go on one permit. Split this list between them so nobody carries two stoves.
Plan a trip hereGeneral backcountry gear
General backcountry kit. Olympic National Park's own rules for this permit are above.
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BV500 Bear Vault
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Distance Carbon Z
Lightweight folding carbon poles.
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Gear Tips for Seven Lakes
💡 Pro Tips
- •Weigh your pack before you go. A lighter pack makes for a happier hike.
- •Rent expensive gear if you are trying a new activity for the first time.
- •Test all new gear at home before hitting the trail.
- •Some items are required seasonally. Check current regulations.
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