By Tom Kawaguchi for Winter Trips
Pack
Backpack
Day-use or fanny pack
(if required for trip)
Sleeping
Sleeping bag
Nylon straps for pack –
No bungie cords
Therma-rest or foam pad
Repair kit for pad
Ground sheet (or pancho)
Basic Personal First Aid Kit
Antibacterial ointment
Antihistamine
Antiseptic soap
Band-aids
Moleskin
Pain reliever
Sterile gauze pads
Sunscreen
Eyedrops
Medications as required
Shelter – Shared with Tent Buddy
Tent, poles, stakes, groundsheet
Clothing
Inner Layer
Polypropylene long underwear:
(eg. Patagonia Capilene)
Liner socks
Cool Max T-shirt
Insulative Layer
fleece or down jacket
Outer socks (extra pair)
glove liners
Knit or fleece Hat
Outer Protective Layer
Pants or Shorts, (preferably
pants with zip off legs)
Raingear or pancho
Outer Layer
Sun hat
Medium/Heavy duty Hiking boots (well-sealed)
Some Brand Names
Petzl Tikka Plus headlamp
Patagonia Capilene long underwear
Jan Sport Scout backpack
Kelty Scout Backpack (REI)
NorthFace Cats Meow bag
REI Half Dome tent
Thermarest ProLite 4 Pad
HiTec Altitude II boots
MSR Pocket Rocket stove
Nalgene bottles
Cooking Equipment
Kitchen – May be shared or split up within a patrol
Stove and stove repair kit (Isobutane)
Fuel
Lighter/matches
pot(s) as needed
Water Filter
Cooking Accessories as Needed
Storage containers for food
Ziploc® bags
Spatula
Foil
Can opener (Swiss army knife)
Pot grip
Knife/fork/spoon set
Plate/bowl
Cup (insulated, with lid)
Scrub pad
Towel
Biodegradable soap
plastic trash bag
Basic Essentials (“10 essentials”)
Water bottle(s) (best to use Nalgene brand with wide mouth)
Waterproof matches/lighter
Topographic map of area
Compass (know how to use one)
Flashlight w/extra batteries/bulbs
Whistle and/or signal mirror
Nylon cord (about 20’)
Pocket knife (small one)
Emergency blanket
Extra food (power bar)
Sunglasses w/keeper strap
Sunscreen/lip balm
Water purification (chemical or filter)
Toilet paper, Purell for hands, small shovel (orange kind)
Snow Camping Items / Notes:NO cotton clothing. Cotton in any layer is unacceptable for snow camping. Cotton is like a sponge – if it gets wet, it will stay wet and you will get very cold. The best materials are wool and polyester. Fleece is OK since it is synthetic. They dry quickly and will wick sweat and water away from you keeping you DRY and WARM!!!
Bring layers of clothing. Four layers over the torso is recommended. A good rule of thumb is 3 layers under your parka: Long underwear (wool poly blend), shirt, insulating jacket (fleece or other).
Parka with Hood. Your outer shell should be water and windproof. Many ski parkas will work fine.
Waterproof hiking boots.
Gators (for keeping snow & water out of your boots)
Long underwear – top and bottom
Warm gloves & glove liners (water resistant)
Hat – should cover ears (wool or fleece)
Socks (poly or wool-poly blend) – 3 pairs.
Instant heat packs
Sunglasses. The snow is reflective and will damage unprotected eyes very quickly.
Sunscreen
Sleeping bag. Your bag should be rated to 20 degrees or less. Synthetic bags are best for snow camping since down bags are worthless if they get wet. If you don’t have a 20 degree or lower bag, you can rent at REI or Adventure 16.
Show shoes
Waterproof ground cloth to go under your tent.
Lightweight backpacking snow shovel.
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