Dispersed (BLM) Camping Packing Checklist

🌵 Dispersed (BLM) Camping Packing Checklist

No hookups. No camp host. No rules — well, fewer rules. Dispersed camping on BLM land means freedom, solitude, and total self-sufficiency. This checklist makes sure you’ve got everything because the nearest store might be two hours away. 🦅

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🏕️ Shelter & Sleeping

Tent (freestanding — no trees to tie to) Sleeping bag (weather-appropriate) Sleeping pad Ground cloth / footprint Extra tarp for shade or rain Tent stakes & mallet Paracord (for tarps, bear hangs)

💧 Water (Critical — no hookups!)

Minimum 5 gallons of water per person (no source may exist) Water filter (Sawyer Squeeze, Katadyn, etc.) Purification tablets (backup) Collapsible water storage jugs Hydration pack / water bottles

🍳 Food & Cooking

Camp stove + fuel (enough for full trip + spare) Lighter x2 + waterproof matches Firewood or gather on-site (check local rules) Cook pot, pan, utensils, bowl, mug Food for full trip + 2 emergency days Cooler + ice (if car camping) Bear canister or hang bag + cord (check area requirements) Biodegradable dish soap + scrubber Collapsible wash basin

đźš— Vehicle & Camp Setup

Full tank of gas before leaving pavement Spare tire (full-size if possible) Jumper cables or jump pack Tow strap / recovery gear Tire pressure gauge Shovel (for stuck vehicles & cat holes) Camp chairs & table Lantern or string lights

đź§­ Navigation & Safety

Downloaded offline maps (phone may have no signal) Paper map of the area Compass Satellite communicator (InReach, SPOT — highly recommended) Headlamp + extra batteries First aid kit (comprehensive) Emergency whistle Fire extinguisher Fire ring or burn pan (many BLM areas require)

đź§ą Leave No Trace (BLM Essential)

WAG bags or blue bags (pack out all waste) Trowel (cat holes 6–8″ deep, 200ft from water) Biodegradable toilet paper or pack-out bags Hand sanitizer All trash bags — if you pack it in, pack it out Grey water strainer (strain and pack out food bits)

⚡ Power & Communication

Portable power bank (large capacity) Solar charger panel 12V car charger / inverter Extra batteries (all sizes) Walkie-talkies (if group camping)

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