National Parks Attendance Is Higher Than Ever-Here's What to Pack for Your Next Visit

The National Park Service anticipates record attendance in 2025, with over 560,000 visitors at Yellowstone in May alone. Essential items enhance comfort and safety during park visits. Budget-friendly gear is available for various conditions, such as packable backpacks, waterproof hiking shoes, and blister-preventing socks. Specifically, the Eddie Bauer Stowaway backpack offers a lightweight and convenient option for carrying essentials, while Nortiv 8 hiking shoes provide waterproof protection for varying terrains.

"A quality daypack that can hold everything is a must, and I love this ultra-light Eddie Bauer Stowaway backpack for the job. This packable backpack unfolds from its own pocket in seconds, so you can easily stow it in a larger heavy-duty pack for daily use on longer adventures, too."

"The right gear makes all the difference for treks through the sticky heat of the Everglades, the wind-blasted ridges of Badlands, and the alpine expanses of Denali."

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