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What to Pack for Superior Hiking Trail

event 25-day hike nights_stay 24 nights out ac_unit lows ~57°F14°C

Everything you need for Superior Hiking Trail, United States — built from the route profile and overnight conditions, with weights and gear picks.

Units
restaurant Food & water

Budget roughly 38.6 lb17.5 kg of food for 25 days (~1.5 lb700 g per day) and carry 2–3 quarts2–3 L of water between resupply points. Dial it in with the food weight calculator, and check the best time to hike Superior Hiking Trail before you go.

check_circle The essentials

Backpack
A 40–60 L pack for a 25-day trip.
Suggested: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L (450 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Tent or shelter
You'll camp 24 nights on this route.
Suggested: Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp (139 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Sleeping bag
A 3-season sleeping bag or quilt.
Suggested: Zpacks Summer Quilt (244 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Sleeping pad
An insulated pad for warmth and comfort.
Suggested: NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad (240 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Hiking shoes
Trail shoes are enough for this route.
Suggested: Brooks Catamount Agil Trail Running Shoe (226 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Map & GPS
Download the GPX and carry a backup map.
Suggested: Suunto Clipper Compass (5 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Headlamp
For early starts, camp and emergencies.
Suggested: Petzl Bindi Headlamp (35 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
First-aid kit
Blister care, painkillers and the basics.
Suggested: HART Day Hike First Aid Kit (99 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Safety items
Whistle, emergency blanket and fire starter.
Suggested: Fox 40 Micro Whistle (10 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

check_circle Cooking & water

Stove & cook set
For hot meals and drinks at camp.
Suggested: BRS 3000T Ultralight Titanium Stove (25 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

check_circle Clothing

Base layer
A moisture-wicking next-to-skin layer.
Suggested: Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt (111 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

check_circle Useful extras

Trekking poles
Save your knees on the long descents.
Suggested: Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles (176 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Hygiene kit
Toothbrush, biodegradable soap and a trowel.
Suggested: PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel (28 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Repair kit
Tape, cordage and a spare buckle.
Suggested: Igneous Ultralight Repair Kit (14 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

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