# Immers packing list

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Author: iiimmerse
Reviewed: 2026-09-08

Choose a place, season, group, and traveler count. Check items off, add your own, or remove suggestions. Lists save on this device and can be downloaded. No account or cloud sync.

Lists match your chosen season, not a live forecast. Use what you own. Add sunscreen, food, and any personal or child-specific needs. Winter aurora trips need a separate cold-weather kit from your operator.

Our suggested picks use brand product pages, not hands-on testing. Check size, age, fit, shipping, and current price. These are standard links; iiimmerse earns no commission.

## Banff

### Summer · June–August

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: Use a pair you have already worn.
- Warm midlayer: For cool mountain mornings.
- Sun hat: For exposed lakeshore walks.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Early fall · September

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: Use a pair you have already worn.
- Warm midlayer: For cool mountain mornings.
- Sun hat: For exposed lakeshore walks.
- Warm hat: For cold mornings and evenings.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Winter · December–March

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: Use a pair you have already worn.
- Warm midlayer: For cool mountain mornings.
- Sun hat: For exposed lakeshore walks.
- Warm hat: For cold mornings and evenings.
- Warm base layer: Part of your full cold-weather kit.
- Winter coat, gloves & insulated boots: Confirm a full kit with your guide. Rent if available; a light fleece and trail shoes are not enough.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

## Yellowstone

### Summer · June–August

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For boardwalks and short trails.
- Warm midlayer: Mornings can be cold.
- Binoculars: Share one pair if you prefer.
- Sun hat: For open geyser basins.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Early fall · September

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For boardwalks and short trails.
- Warm midlayer: Mornings can be cold.
- Binoculars: Share one pair if you prefer.
- Sun hat: For open geyser basins.
- Warm hat: For cold mornings and evenings.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Winter · January–February

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For boardwalks and short trails.
- Warm midlayer: Mornings can be cold.
- Binoculars: Share one pair if you prefer.
- Sun hat: For open geyser basins.
- Warm hat: For cold mornings and evenings.
- Warm base layer: Part of your full cold-weather kit.
- Winter coat, gloves & insulated boots: Confirm a full kit with your guide. Rent if available; a light fleece and trail shoes are not enough.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

## Yosemite

### Summer · June–August

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For short valley walks.
- Warm midlayer: For cool starts and evenings.
- Sun hat: For open meadows.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Spring · April–May

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For short valley walks.
- Warm midlayer: For cool starts and evenings.
- Sun hat: For open meadows.
- Dry bag: Keep a spare layer dry.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Winter · December–March

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For short valley walks.
- Warm midlayer: For cool starts and evenings.
- Sun hat: For open meadows.
- Warm hat: For cold mornings and evenings.
- Warm base layer: Part of your full cold-weather kit.
- Winter coat, gloves & insulated boots: Confirm a full kit with your guide. Rent if available; a light fleece and trail shoes are not enough.
- Required tire chains: Confirm with your rental firm; carry them and know how to fit them.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

## Yellowknife

### Autumn aurora · Late August–September

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For Old Town and dry trails.
- Warm midlayer: Ask your aurora host what the night needs.
- Warm base layer: For cool autumn viewing nights.
- Warm hat: Keep it in your evening bag.
- Insect repellent: Useful in the warmer viewing season.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Winter aurora · December–March

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For Old Town and dry trails.
- Warm midlayer: Ask your aurora host what the night needs.
- Warm base layer: For cool autumn viewing nights.
- Warm hat: Keep it in your evening bag.
- Insect repellent: Useful in the warmer viewing season.
- Winter coat, gloves & insulated boots: Confirm a full kit with your guide. Rent if available; a light fleece and trail shoes are not enough.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Summer lake days · June–July

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For Old Town and dry trails.
- Warm midlayer: Ask your aurora host what the night needs.
- Insect repellent: Useful in the warmer viewing season.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

## Everglades

### Dry season · December–March

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For boardwalks and short trails.
- Sun hat: For sunny, exposed stops.
- Insect repellent: Use as directed on the label.
- Dry bag: For spare layers on wet outings.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Late dry season · April

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For boardwalks and short trails.
- Sun hat: For sunny, exposed stops.
- Insect repellent: Use as directed on the label.
- Dry bag: For spare layers on wet outings.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Wet season · May–November

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: For boardwalks and short trails.
- Sun hat: For sunny, exposed stops.
- Insect repellent: Use as directed on the label.
- Dry bag: For spare layers on wet outings.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

## San Francisco

### Fall · September–November

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: Wear your most comfortable pair; trail shoes are optional.
- Warm midlayer: For the bridge, ferry, and bay breeze.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Spring · March–May

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: Wear your most comfortable pair; trail shoes are optional.
- Warm midlayer: For the bridge, ferry, and bay breeze.
- Dry bag: Keep a spare layer dry.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Summer · June–August

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: Wear your most comfortable pair; trail shoes are optional.
- Warm midlayer: For the bridge, ferry, and bay breeze.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

### Winter · December–February

- ID, tickets & travel documents: Save copies offline. Check the documents needed for your route.
- Your medicine & daily essentials: Pack your own supply, toiletries, and any personal care items.
- Clothes, underwear & socks: For the plan’s 3–4 nights; add a spare outfit or plan laundry.
- Phone, charger & cable: Charge before each outing. Bring the cable that fits your phone.
- Refillable water bottle: Fill before you head out.
- Small daypack: Carry water, lunch, and layers.
- Rain shell: Keep one in your day bag.
- Walking shoes: Wear your most comfortable pair; trail shoes are optional.
- Warm midlayer: For the bridge, ferry, and bay breeze.
- Dry bag: Keep a spare layer dry.
- Emergency contact & shared route: Leave a copy of your route with someone you trust.

## Group choices

- Just me: emergency contact and shared route.
- As a couple: shared packing cubes.
- With family: spare outfits, child needs, and a travel activity.
- With a group: packing cubes and shared tickets.

## Suggested products

### Nalgene 32 oz Wide Mouth

A simple refillable bottle for daily outings.

- [Buy at Nalgene](https://nalgene.com/product/32oz-wide-mouth-bottle/)

### Osprey Daylite Plus

One daypack for lunch, layers, and water.

- [Buy at Osprey](https://www.osprey.com/daylite-plus-dayltpluss21-795)

### Patagonia Torrentshell 3L

A rain shell to wear over your warm layers.

- [Buy men’s at Patagonia](https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-torrentshell-3-layer-rain-jacket/85241.html)
- [Buy women’s at Patagonia](https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-torrentshell-3-layer-rain-jacket/85246.html)

### Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat

A packable brim and neck cape for open trails.

- [Buy at Sunday Afternoons](https://www.sundayafternoons.com/products/ultra-adventure-hat)

### Merrell Moab 3

A walking and trail shoe; try the fit before your trip.

- [Shop Moab 3 at Merrell](https://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-3-collection/?prefn1=itemStyle&prefv1=Shoes)

### Patagonia Micro D Fleece

A light midlayer for cool starts and bay breezes.

- [Buy men’s at Patagonia](https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-micro-d-fleece-jacket/26171.html)
- [Buy women’s at Patagonia](https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-micro-d-fleece-shirt-jacket/23190.html)

### Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Crew

A warm layer for cool autumn aurora nights; not a full winter outfit.

- [Buy men’s at Smartwool](https://www.smartwool.com/en-us/products/mens-classic-thermal-merino-base-layer-crew-sw016349)
- [Buy women’s at Smartwool](https://www.smartwool.com/en-us/products/womens-classic-thermal-merino-base-layer-crew-sw016369)

### Smartwool Thermal Merino Reversible Cuffed Beanie

A small warm layer for cold ears after sunset.

- [Shop at Smartwool](https://www.smartwool.com/en-us/collections/accessories)

### Nikon Trailblazer II 8×25

Compact binoculars for wildlife viewing from a distance.

- [Buy at Nikon](https://www.nikonusa.com/p/trailblazer-ii-8x25/16852/overview)

### Sawyer 20% Picaridin

A compact repellent option. Follow the label, including age guidance.

- [Buy at Sawyer](https://www.sawyer.com/product-subcategories/picaridin)

### Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Bag

Keep spare clothes together on wet outings. Not for submersion.

- [Buy at Sea to Summit](https://seatosummit.com/products/lightweight-dry-bag)

### Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cubes

Separate each traveler’s clothes or keep a spare outfit handy.

- [Buy at Eagle Creek](https://www.eaglecreek.com/collections/pack-it-reveal-cube)

### Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Adventure

A small reusable activity for children aged 3 and up.

- [Buy at Melissa & Doug](https://www.melissaanddoug.com/products/water-wow-adventure)