For UTV drivers/passengers, pack all personal items into the provided 80L+ waterproof duffel bag, which will be loaded into your UTV. Ensure your ground pad and sleeping bag fit inside or have a separate waterproof bag for them.

Your luggage and any items you don’t wish to bring on the trail with you (IE: clean clothes for flights home), can be securely stored at staging and will be waiting for you at the end of the trip.

Very important items:

• Valid passport
• Photocopy of passport
• Valid drivers license
• Photocopy of drivers license
• FMM visa (application link) use Horsepower Ranch Km 9 Carretera, Ensenada-San Felipe, Comunidad San Joaquin, 22842 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico as the address. Entrance Point: Tecate
• US cash for bar tabs, souvenirs, etc. $100/day should be fine (No ATMs)

Sleeping Stuff

• Backpacking size sleeping bag rated at 0-15°F (available to purchase)
  *Do not bring a giant Coleman kids sleepover style sleeping bag, you will be mocked and cold if you do.
  *Sleeping bag liners can boost your bag rating by 10-15º affordably
• Backpacking size ground pad (available to purchase)

Clothing

• Closed toe footwear for UTV drivers (hiking boots, trail shoes, sneakers)
• 1+ pair of pants (any type of durable pant will do)
• 2-3+ moisture wicking t-shirts
• 2-3+ pairs of riding/hiking socks (not too thick unless it’s a late fall trip)
• Warmer long sleeve top/layer
• Lightweight insulated jacket
• Waterproof shell jacket
• Swim attire (will not need on Grand Canyon route)
• Lightweight, packable footwear for camp. This can be sandals, crocs, tennis shoes, etc. 

Accessories & Gear

• UTV Goggles (available to purchase)
• Dust Mask (available to purchase)
• Headlamp (available to purchase)
• Driving Gloves (available to purchase)
• Neck Gaiter/Buff for sun, cold
• Sunglasses
• Minimal personal toiletries: toothbrush, etc.
• 1L water bottle (should fit in cup-holder)
• Sunscreen
• Backpacking Size Towel
• Eye Drops
• Valid driver’s license
• Cash for guide gratuity (your lead guide will also have venmo) *optional but appreciated 🙂

*Additional items for March-May and October-December trips

• Mid to heavy-weight thermal underwear top and bottom
• Lightweight insulated gloves for riding/around camp
• Warmer 650 to 800-fill power down/synthetic jacket
• Hand/Foot/Body warmers

Gear provided by Wilderness:

• Helmet rental (Only provided for guests 13 and older) 
• Wilderness beanie
• Wilderness T-shirt
• Wilderness Camp Mug
• TP/Wipes

We sell select gear that we’ve tested and that have proven to provide the most comfort. If you’d like to add these and have them waiting for you at staging, please login to your trip portal to purchase these items.