15 Things You Can’t Forget to Pack on Your Yellowstone Vacation

Wondering what to pack as you get ready for your trip to Yellowstone? We have you covered. There’s so much to do and see in this park, from spotting wildlife, to hiking past erupting geysers and stargazing from camp that figuring out what exactly to bring can be a challenge. After many trips to America’s first national park, we’ve narrowed down our gear list to 14 must-pack items.

As part of the Outside family, we’re lucky to have a rockstar inhouse gear team that spends their time testing thousands of products each year so readers (and myself!) don’t have to. They are my trusted resource for all my own gear purchases, so I’ve included their best picks in each category (and links to their in-depth guides) to help you find your new favorite adventure items. This is what you should pack on your next trip to Yellowstone.

Continue reading to find out about what to pack for a vacation to Yellowstone, written by Mikaela Ruland.

Yellowstone Park: 15 Things You Can’t Forget to Pack on Your Yellowstone Vacation

Person with orange backpack standing on a wooden deck looking at a colorful hot spring surrounded by trees.
Person with orange backpack standing on a wooden deck looking at a colorful hot spring surrounded by trees.

15 Things You Can’t Forget to Pack on Your Yellowstone Vacation

Wondering what to pack as you get ready for your trip to Yellowstone? We have you covered. There’s so much to do and see in this park, from spotting wildlife, to hiking past erupting geysers and stargazing from camp that figuring out what exactly to bring can be a challenge. After many trips to America’s first national park, we’ve narrowed down our gear list to 14 must-pack items.

As part of the Outside family, we’re lucky to have a rockstar inhouse gear team that spends their time testing thousands of products each year so readers (and myself!) don’t have to. They are my trusted resource for all my own gear purchases, so I’ve included their best picks in each category (and links to their in-depth guides) to help you find your new favorite adventure items. This is what you should pack on your next trip to Yellowstone.

Continue reading to find out about what to pack for a vacation to Yellowstone, written by Mikaela Ruland.

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Yellowstone Park: 15 Things You Can’t Forget to Pack on Your Yellowstone Vacation

Person with orange backpack standing on a wooden deck looking at a colorful hot spring surrounded by trees.
Person with orange backpack standing on a wooden deck looking at a colorful hot spring surrounded by trees.

15 Things You Can’t Forget to Pack on Your Yellowstone Vacation

Wondering what to pack as you get ready for your trip to Yellowstone? We have you covered. There’s so much to do and see in this park, from spotting wildlife, to hiking past erupting geysers and stargazing from camp that figuring out what exactly to bring can be a challenge. After many trips to America’s first national park, we’ve narrowed down our gear list to 14 must-pack items.

As part of the Outside family, we’re lucky to have a rockstar inhouse gear team that spends their time testing thousands of products each year so readers (and myself!) don’t have to. They are my trusted resource for all my own gear purchases, so I’ve included their best picks in each category (and links to their in-depth guides) to help you find your new favorite adventure items. This is what you should pack on your next trip to Yellowstone.

Continue reading to find out about what to pack for a vacation to Yellowstone, written by Mikaela Ruland.

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Editor in Chief
Mikaela Ruland
Mikaela is the editor in chief of National Park Trips.
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