Start with the Ten Essentials
The US National Park Service tells visitors to pack the Ten Essentials and to tell someone where they are going and when to expect them back. Depending on your activity you may need more, such as bug spray.
- Navigation: a map and compass
- Sun protection: sunscreen and a hat
- Extra clothing
- Light: a flashlight or headlamp
- First-aid kit
- Fire starter, for your stove (many parks ban bonfires)
- Repair kit and tools
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Emergency shelter
Shelter and sleep
Choose a tent for the weather you expect and a sleeping setup for the season. Our Tents and Sleeping categories list the options, and our season guide explains when each region is at its best.
Cook and eat
- A stove and fuel. Khao Yai bans bonfires and collecting wood.
- Cookware and a lighter
- Containers for water
- Bags to carry every piece of rubbish home
Wear and carry
Thai trail guides recommend quick-drying clothes, long sleeves and trousers for cover, and plenty of water, because the heat and humidity make long days tiring.
Before you leave home
- Check the season and closures for your dates.
- Confirm booking and rules with the park.
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Save the park's emergency number.
Sources
How this was written
Drafted with AI assistance from the official and press sources listed below. We add our own trip notes as we test routes. Rules and closures change, so always confirm with the park.
