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Fossil Flats Improved Primitive Campground permit

Fossil Flats Gear Checklist

What to carry on Fossil Flats, and why. 5 more are worth the pack space.

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What to bring on Fossil Flats

Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.

  • Bring

    All your drinking water. The park states there is no potable water in Fossil Flats; fill at the Visitor Center bottle filling station on the way in

  • Bring

    Firewood

    since collecting is not an option in a state park

  • Bring

    Shade of your own

    this is open Moab-area desert

  • Bring

    A stove as a backup to the fire ring, in case fire restrictions are in force

  • Bring

    A headlamp with a red mode for the night sky

8 people can go on one permit. Split this list between them so nobody carries two stoves.

Plan a trip here

General backcountry gear

General backcountry kit. Utahraptor State Park's own rules for this permit are above.

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Recommended
Wild Ideas

Bearikade Weekender

Ultralight carbon fiber bear canister. IGBC certified.

1 lb 15 ozultralightcarbon-fiber
$325
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Recommended
Katadyn

BeFree 1L

Ultralight collapsible filter system.

2 ozultralightfast-flow
$44.95
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Recommended
BearVault

BV500 Bear Vault

The most popular bear canister for Sierra backpacking. Fits 7 days of food.

2 lbs 9 oz7-day capacityapproved
$89.95
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Recommended
Black Diamond

Distance Carbon Z

Lightweight folding carbon poles.

1 lb 1 ozcarbonfolding
$169.95
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Recommended
Sawyer

Sawyer Squeeze

The most popular water filter for backpacking.

3 ozpopularreliable
$37.95

Gear Tips for Fossil Flats

💡 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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