Angels Landing: what to bring
Zion National Park, Utah · 8.7 km round trip · 454 m climb · Usually a day · Best Mar–Nov
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Navigation: map, compass or GPS app with offline maps
EssentialThe first of the 10 essentials: phones lose signal and batteries.
GarminETrex 22x Rugged Handheld GPSRamsey Outdoor$199.99
Great Outdoor Provision CoSilva Explorer Baseplate CompassGreat Outdoor Provision Co.$39.95
Liberty MountainBrunton 8010 Eco CompassRamsey Outdoor$39.95
MARBLESLarge Pocket CompassMast General Store$16.99
SilvaRanger 2.0 CompassRamsey Outdoor$74.99
Sun CompanyMini Compass 2Mast General Store$11.99
TENDERSOL Sighting Compass With MirrorEastern Mountain Sports$26.49
WILLIAMS OZARKNatural Limb Compass Slingshot ToyMast General Store$14.99
ZpacksSilva Pocket Compass ThermometerZpacks$19.95
GarminGPSMAP H1 Premium GPS HandheldSecond Ascent$699.99
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Headlamp + spare batteries
EssentialHikes run late more often than planned.
Black DiamondCosmo 350 HeadlampBlack Diamond$23.97$39.95−40%
PetzlTikka HeadlampFeathered Friends$34.95
EMSAdaptive Headlamp 300 LumenEastern Mountain Sports$41.99$59.99−30%
NaturehikeWaterproof LED Headlamp 300LMNaturehike$20.54$25.69−20%
Black Diamond EquipmentAstro 300 HeadlampAppalachian Outdoors$24.95
NEBOMYCRO 450 HeadlampAppalachian Outdoors$29.99
NitecoreBracket for H Series Headlamps (HC30, HC33, HC35, HC60, HC65, HC68, HC70 and HC75 UHE)Nitecore Store$5.99
Outdoor VitalsNitecore LED HeadlampsOutdoor Vitals$59.95
AllPerspectives HeadlampNext Adventure$18.00
BioliteDash 450 HeadlampMast General Store$59.95
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Sun protection: sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen
EssentialUV is stronger with altitude and on snow.
Outdoor ResearchSunbriolet Sun HatMountain High Outfitters$33.75$45.00−25%
EMSMens Lightweight Bucket HatEastern Mountain Sports$7.99$26.99−70%
PatagoniaBucket HatMountain Chalet$27.97$55.00−49%
Sierra DesignsSun CapSierra Designs$19.95$29.95−33%
HHCBali Bucket HatMountain High Outfitters$34.50$46.00−25%
PistilWomen's Topaz Wide Brim HatRamsey Outdoor$54.00$68.00−21%
TilleyTofino Bucket HatSecond Ascent$99.00
PendletonPlaid Flat Brim HatAppalachian Outdoors$48.00
RecapsShade Shifter Sun HatSecond Ascent$45.99
MAST 1883Men's Twill Safari HatMast General Store$34.99
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First-aid kit (with blister care)
EssentialBlisters and small cuts are the most common problems.
SurvivewareSmall Premium First Aid KitNext Adventure$19.99$49.99−60%
Adventure Medical KitsAdventure First Aid 2.0Second Ascent$25.99
ADVENTURE MEDICAL KIMedical Kits Blister MedicMast General Store$15.99
ADVENTURE MEDICAL KITS AMKFirst Aid, Family First Aid KitNext Adventure$44.99
IgneousFirst Aid & Repair Kit by IgneousGarage Grown Gear$49.31
LifelineMedium Hard Shell Foam First Aid Kit - (53 Piece)Ramsey Outdoor$14.99
Peak First AidKit by Peak First AidGarage Grown Gear$66.46
Wool-it(Blister Aid)Garage Grown Gear$15.01
SurvivewareSurvival First Aid KitNext Adventure$29.99$59.99−50%
SurvivewareLarge Premium First Aid KitNext Adventure$49.99$89.99−44%
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Knife or multi-tool + repair tape
EssentialFor gear repairs and first aid.
Fire: lighter or waterproof matches
EssentialFor warmth in an emergency.
Emergency shelter: space blanket or bivvy
EssentialIf you're stuck out overnight.
SolEmergency BlanketGearhead Outfitters$6.99
ADVENTURE MEDICAL KIMedical Kits Heat Sheet Emergency Blanket - 1 PersonMast General Store$6.99
Adventure Medical KitsHeatsheets Emergency BlanketGreat Outdoor Provision Co.$5.95
Coghlan'sSurvival BagRamsey Outdoor$7.49
SolEmergency Blanket by SOLGarage Grown Gear$7.15
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Extra food (a day's worth more than you plan)
EssentialDelays happen.
Extra water + a way to treat it
EssentialStreams can carry giardia; dry trails have none.
OspreyShadow Water BottleGear Trade$6.00$30.00−80%
HydrapakBottle BrightNeptune Mountaineering$8.00
OrcaHydra Insulated BottleNext Adventure$10.00$25.00−60%
PlatypusDayCap™ In-Bottle FilterMSR$49.95
The North FaceBorealis Water Bottle HolderRamsey Outdoor$31.50$45.00−30%
EMSBPA Free Push Lid Water BottleEastern Mountain Sports$8.99$16.99−47%
GraylGeoPress Purifier CartridgeGearhead Outfitters$29.95
MSRGuardian™ PurifierMSR$399.95
MATADORFlatPak Toiletry BottleMast General Store$14.99
CamelbakFusion‚ 6L Group Reservoir with TRU Zip Waterproof ZipperMountain Chalet$61.99$82.00−24%
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Extra layers: warm layer + rain shell
EssentialMountain weather turns fast.
The North FaceAlta Vista Rain Jacket - Women'sMountain High Outfitters$80.00$160.00−50%
Outdoor ResearchHelium UL Jacket Men'sOutdoor Research$157.50$225.00−30%
Mountain WarehouseRainforest II Extreme Womens Rain JacketEastern Mountain Sports$29.99$159.99−81%
EMSBrisk II Mens Extreme Rain JacketEastern Mountain Sports$49.99$199.99−75%
ColmarRain Jacket - Women'sGear Trade$30.00$150.00−80%
Eddie BauerBC Sandstone Stretch Jacket - Men'sGear Trade$59.80$299.00−80%
JanskaLipstick Penny Jacket - Women'sGear Trade$39.00$195.00−80%
Lands'End Rain Jacket - Women'sGear Trade$25.80$129.00−80%
OdloZeroWeight Dual Dry Water Resistant Jacket - Women'sGear Trade$35.00$175.00−80%
Bimini BayBoca Grande Waterproof Breathable Jacket - Blem - Men'sRamsey Outdoor$24.99$75.00−67%
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Hiking shoes
RecommendedGood grip on a moderate trail.
La SportivaTrango Tech GTX Shoe - Women'sLa Sportiva$119.60$299.00−60%
Topo AthleticTrailventure 2 WP - Men'sMountain Chalet$91.97$185.00−50%
AKUMinima Low Shoe - Women'sGear Trade$60.00$300.00−80%
LydosHiking Shoes - Women'sGear Trade$24.00$120.00−80%
TimberlandRadius Composite Toe Work Sneaker - Men'sGear Trade$25.00$125.00−80%
HanwagGritstone II GTX Hiking Shoe - Women'sGear Trade$81.95$300.00−73%
SalewaMTN Trainer 2 Winter Gore Tex - Women'sGear Trade$67.43$249.95−73%
Black DiamondSession 2 Shoes - Women'sBlack Diamond$55.98$139.95−60%
ObozSawtooth X Low B-Dry - Women'sSecond Ascent$104.00$160.00−35%
STIOCFS Shoe - Women'sGear Trade$37.82$109.00−65%
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Wool hiking socks (+ a dry pair)
RecommendedDry feet = no blisters.
EMSMerino Hiker Mid-Calf Sock - Women'sEastern Mountain Sports$9.99$24.99−60%
Minus33 Merino Wool ClothingLightweight - Outdoor Sport No Show Socks Minus33 Merino WoolMinus33$9.99$17.99−44%
InjinjiLiner Crew WoolSecond Ascent$15.00
SpecializedMerino Midweight Tall SocksSecond Ascent$19.99
Ridge MerinoMinaret Lightweight Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks - 3-PackRidge Merino$54.00$60.00−10%
FeeturesMerino 10 Ultra Light Quarter SocksSecond Ascent$19.99
ActionHeat3.7V Wool Rechargeable Heated Socks 2.0 with Remote - UnisexRamsey Outdoor$129.99
La SportivaMerino Hiking SocksLa Sportiva$25.00
CreepersCrew Wool Toe Socks by CreepersGarage Grown Gear$20.72
EMSMerino Womens Quarter Length Liner SocksEastern Mountain Sports$5.99$14.99−60%
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Day pack (20–30 L)
RecommendedRoom for the essentials.
KavuPaxton PackGearhead Outfitters$35.00$70.00−50%
CamelbakZoid Hydration PackGear Trade$16.01$60.00−73%
EMSFlume Hydration PackGear Trade$9.00$45.00−80%
EncasedGalaxy S9 Lifeproof Fre HolsterGear Trade$5.27$20.00−74%
Hydro FlaskJourney Series 20L Hydration PackGear Trade$57.40$200.00−71%
Sea to SummitUltra-Sil Pack CoverGreat Outdoor Provision Co.$32.95
NathanBackpackGear Trade$28.65$100.00−71%
VeraBradley Grand BackpackGear Trade$32.96$115.00−71%
PacsafeCitysafe CX Mini 11L BackpackGear Trade$52.58$169.95−69%
AthetaAll About BackpackGear Trade$32.25$89.00−64%
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Light sun shirt + wide-brim hat
RecommendedHot and exposed: cover up, don't just sunscreen.
Outdoor ResearchEcho Hoodie Men'sOutdoor Research$42.50$85.00−50%
The North FaceAdventure Sun Hoodie - Men'sMountain High Outfitters$32.50$65.00−50%
Carve DesignsDylan Gauze Shirt - Women'sAppalachian Outdoors$36.00$72.00−50%
PatagoniaGo To Shirt - Men'sGearhead Outfitters$39.50$79.00−50%
Black DiamondFirst Light 2.0 Stretch Hoody - Women'sGear Trade$167.42$349.00−52%
EMSGraphic Tee - Women'sEastern Mountain Sports$7.99$36.99−78%
Free Fly ApparelBamboo Slub Hoodie - Women'sAppalachian Outdoors$39.00$78.00−50%
CHAMPION1/4 Zip Long Sleeve Pullover - Men'sGear Trade$10.00$50.00−80%
Eddie BauerQuest Plush 2.0 1/4 Zip - Women'sGear Trade$14.00$70.00−80%
La SportivaAndes Long Sleeve Shirt Women'sLa Sportiva$19.00$95.00−80%
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3–4 L of water capacity
RecommendedLittle or no water on the trail; heat raises what you drink.
- OspreyShadow Water BottleGear Trade$6.00
$30.00−80% - HydrapakBottle BrightNeptune Mountaineering$8.00
- OrcaHydra Insulated BottleNext Adventure$10.00
$25.00−60% - PlatypusDayCap™ In-Bottle FilterMSR$49.95
- The North FaceBorealis Water Bottle HolderRamsey Outdoor$31.50
$45.00−30% - EMSBPA Free Push Lid Water BottleEastern Mountain Sports$8.99
$16.99−47% 
GraylGeoPress Purifier BottleNeptune Mountaineering$99.95- MATADORFlatPak Toiletry BottleMast General Store$14.99
- CamelbakFusion‚ 6L Group Reservoir with TRU Zip Waterproof ZipperMountain Chalet$61.99
$82.00−24% 
TETON3L Hydration BladderTETON Sports$14.39$17.99−20%
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Permit or reservation
RequiredThis park/trail requires one (dates, quotas or parking). Check its page.
Distance from Zion National Park's page (park page), checked October 25, 2026. Trails change: check the park's page and conditions before you go. The Gear Fox isn't affiliated with the park.
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Quick answers
What should I bring for Angels Landing?
The 10 essentials (navigation, headlamp + spare batteries, sun protection, first-aid kit (with blister care), knife or multi-tool + repair tape, fire, emergency shelter, extra food (a day's worth more than you plan), extra water + a way to treat it, extra layers), plus for this trail: hiking shoes, wool hiking socks (+ a dry pair), day pack (20–30 l), light sun shirt + wide-brim hat, 3–4 l of water capacity, permit or reservation.
Do I need a permit for Angels Landing?
Usually, yes: Zion National Park manages permits or reservations for this area (dates, quotas or parking). Check its page for your dates before you go.
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