As promised guys, I want to share our packing list for our 10 day trip to Banff and Jasper which we took in August. We did quite a bit of research ahead of the trip to ensure that we would have clothing for their typical August weather – cool mornings and evenings but warm days. In hindsight, I did not over pack and was prepared for all of our day trips and activities. The one area I didn’t pack properly for the evenings as it was in the 40s most nights. I packed Summer evening attire, such as dresses as well as flowy tank tops with jeans when in reality I should have packed jeans, silk blouses and a light wrap or sweater.
Otherwise, here is the packing list we used and would recommend to others who decide to make this trip.
Shoes:
Accessories
- Hiking socks
- Thick running socks
- Hat
- Sports Bras
- Quick dry underwear (his/her)
- Body Glide
- DSLR Camera
- Large Backpack
- Camelbak
- Sunscreen
- Aloe
- Bear Spray (no joke)
- Bug Spray
- Bars and others trail snacks
- Backup iPhone battery
- Car charger for iPhone
Active Clothing:
- Shorts
- Crops
- Convertible Pants (Bo and I both found the sizing to be quite different than regular clothing so make sure you try them on in advance!)
- Long Sleeve shirts
- Short Sleeve Shirts
- Tank Tops
- Swimsuit
- Long Sleeve Light Layer
- Long Sleeve Heavier Layer
- Rain Jacket
- Light Jacket
Other:
- Four outfits for dinners and exploring towns
- Pajamas
- Toiletries
- Kindle, iPad or books for evening reading
Your turn: Any other questions regarding gear before I focus the rest of the recaps on the activities and lodging?
