Snow Camping

Gear List

Clothing: NO COTTON

Ventilating Layer

___Long Johns - synthetic tops and bottoms

___Underwear – synthetic

___Inner socks – polypro/synthetic 2 pair

___Inner gloves – wool or synthetic 2 pair

Insulation Layer

___Balaclava or Stocking cap – wool or synthetic

___Wool or polartec shirt

___Polar Fleece or Wool jacket or sweater

___Pants, Warm – polar fleece/wool/powder pants

___Outer socks – heavy wool or synthetic

Outer Layer

___Outer gloves/mittens – waterproof

___Hooded parka – waterproof

___Rain pants – waterproof

___Gaiters

___Boots – winter and waterproof (ex Sorels)

Miscellaneous

___Waterproof bags for clothing

___Extra gloves/mittens warm and waterproof

___Handkerchief(s)

___Change of clothes for the ride home (left in the vehicle)

Sleeping Gear:

___Sleeping Bag: synthetic (is best) or down

___Sleeping bag liner if bag is not rated to 0 degrees (or second sleeping bag)

___Stuff Sack for sleeping bag – waterproof

___Sleeping bag insulation pad (full length) (best to use 2) NO Air Matresses

___Ground Tarp – waterproof for tent

___ Pee bottle

Personal Gear:

___Backpack or duffle bag with waterproof cover

___Fanny Pack

___Matches in waterproof container

___Flash light with extra batteries and extra bulb

___Water bottle (camel back type of hydration system is excellent)

___Sunglasses (100% UV protection)

___Sun Block

___Chap stick with UV protection

___50’ of nylon cord (not white)

___First-aid Kit – personal

Personal Gear Cont:

___Personal Medications

___Prescription glasses with strap

___Compass

___Topo Map

___Pencil and Paper

___Emergency food and drink (24 hrs. worth in case stuck in snow)

___Mess kit – (cup and spoon – not metal)

___Hand trowel

___Emergency blanket

___Tooth brush and paste

___Toilet Kit

___Hand cream

___ Toilet Paper (double zip-lock bagged)

___Pocket Knife

___Whistle (plastic) on non-white lanyard

___Money

___Garbage Bags 4-6

___Mirror (small signal type)

___Snacks – 2 large candy bars per day or energy bars

Snow Activity Gear:

___Snowshoes

___Ski poles

___Snow Saw

___Snow Shovel

___Sled with pull bars and harness

Group Gear:

___Tents – 4 season or good 3 season with full rain fly

___Burn Barrel

___Stove(s) and Fuel bottles

___Stove wind screen

___Matches in waterproof container

___15”x15”x1/4” plywood (sealed with finish) as stove platform

___Cook kit – pots, utensils etc.

___Fire starter

___Pot holder

___Measuring cup

___Water treatment kit

___Dish washing supplies

___Group First-aid kit

___Signal mirror or other devices

___Food – High Energy Menu

___Cooler (to keep food thawed)

___Firewood from home (dry)

___Hatchet and Saw

___Rope – rescue depending on nature of trek

___Extra plastic tarps – large

___Repair Kit – Duct tape, Electical tape, Sewing kit, shoe laces, safety pins, Wire, Clevis pins, Small bolts and nuts, Small needle nose pliers, Tent repair tape, Tent pole repair…

Vehicle Preparation:

___Vehicles and drivers prepared for winter snow driving –

___Windshield washer fluid antifreeze

___Vehicles well fueled

___Tire chains that fit the vehicle

___Road flares

___Emergency food, water, and clothing (24 hrs. worth)