Packing list to Hike the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Here is everything I carried and wore for a May 15th walk across the Grand Canyon. I go through every item, what I used it for, or if I didn't use it at all.

I probably thought too much about what to pack, but one of the unexpected joys of my rim-to-rim hike was the months of anticipation, training and planning!

I watched TONS of videos about how people trained, what the experience was like, and what people packed.

Last week, I shared the video I made of my rim-to-rim hike. A few people asked about what was in my pack and how much it weighed. I love watching “what I packed” videos, so I made one.

I didn't weigh it but I would guess it was around 15 pounds. I carried 4 liters of water the whole time, which was more than I needed but worth it for the peace of mind.