Packing list for moonbows in Yosemite

Here’s a suggested packing list for moonbows in Yosemite. It’s spring time and you should expect anything from below freezing temperatures and lots of snow on the ground to 60 degree days and sunny. If there's snow, a lot of the paths in the park will be cleared, but it could get wet and muddy. That said, the trails are pretty flat and typically run alongside or on a paved road)

Traveling and Commuting

Plane Tickets
Driver’s License or Passport
Credit Card / Cash
Medications / Prescriptions
Toiletries

Clothes for 4-5 days (Think layers, there could be a range of temps and we’ll be actively walking)

Sturdy, water resistant hiking boots
Thermal underlayer (top and bottom)
Hiking pants (bring extra in case they get wet)
Hiking shirts, long and short sleeve (bring extra in case they get wet)
Fleece or Sweater
Warm socks (ideally quick dry, bring extra in case they get wet)
Winter Jacket (ideally wind / water resistant in case it rains)
Rain pants
Winter Hat
Winter Gloves (consider bringing both lightweight and heavy)
Scarf / Neck Gaiter
Underwear
Comfortable clothes for the hotel / restaurants
Gaiters (optional)
Swimsuit (optional – hotel has a heated pool and hot tubs)

Photography Gear

Phone
Camera body
Camera lens
- You’ll want a lens or lenses that fall in or near the range of 20mm-100mm
- Bring your fastest lens (low f-stop) for astrophotography
- Also bring 200mm+ focal length lens for shots of the moon (and wildlife)
Extra camera batteries
32GB SD Card (ideally, bring multiple cards)
Camera and Phone battery chargers
Tripod
Plastic grocery or small trash bag
Microfiber cloth
Lens cleaner
Remote shutter (optional, but a good idea)
Photo storage (optional, but a good idea)
ND or polarizing filter (optional)
Binoculars (optional)

Other Gear

Camera bag or backpack
Water Bottles
Headlamp (ideally one with a red light)
Sunglasses
Chapstick
Sunscreen
Tissues / Wet wipes
Trekking poles (optional)