What should I bring to the retreat at Joshua Tree National Park?

We’re car camping for this retreat which means your car will be parked next to your campsite. Bring as many creature comforts from home as you need to feel comfortable, or make it minimalist if you’re getting practice for backcountry camping.

Food + Beverages

Water for hiking, drinking, and cooking with for three days (there is no water available at the campground)
Meals are not included in this event, so you’ll want to bring your own:
- Dinner on Friday
- Breakfast, lunch/trail snacks, dinner on Saturday
- Breakfast + Lunch on Sunday
Food Storage (cooler + ice)
Cooking system (camp stove, JetBoil, small grill, etc)
Beverages
Alcohol + Substance-Free Event: At Hiking My Feelings, we recognize the importance of plant medicine as a part of holistic wellness, however, this is a substance-free event as mandated by federal law. Plant medicine is not allowed on Federal Land, if visitors are found using plant medicine they will be ticketed and fined by the National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers. This also carries a mandatory court appearance if ticketed. We ask that visitors not use plant medicine or any illegal substances while in the parks. This is a dry campground which means that alcohol is not allowed.

Camping Equipment

Tent or Tarp for shelter (hammocks are not allowed)
Sleeping pad, inflatable mattress, or cot
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Folding table (optional)
Camp chairs
Trash bag

Other Items

A mask that covers your nose and mouth (state and local policies may change between now and then but plan to bring a mask in case one is needed)
A headlamp or flashlight
Hiking shoes/boots
Socks
A daypack with water storage (we recommend hiking with at least 2L of water for these hikes)
Clothes you feel comfortable hiking in (performance materials recommended, cotton is a nightmare on a long hike)
Sun protection - Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, sun hoodie - whatever works best for you!
Personal Toiletries – there are NO showers on the property
Journal - we will provide a pocket-sized journal for reflecting on the trail, but if you have a favorite one, feel free to bring it!
Portable battery bank - there is no power in the campground so bring a car charger and/or a power brick to keep your devices charged