Gear List for Hiking and Camping in the Snow
Clothing
Note: All clothing must be wool, silk, polypropylene, pile, or a fabric
with similar properties. Cotton is no good for outdoor winter wear.
It will suck your body heat when wet. No one will be allowed to hike
without adequate clothing. This list serves as a guideline and not
all items may be needed. Plan on getting wet so bring two sets of clothing
and one shell.
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head
( ) Beanie cap or equal for day use
( ) Balaclava (covers head and neck but exposes whole
face) for night use.
( ) Hat or cap for sun protection
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upper body
( ) Long-sleeve under shirt plus 2 layers of wool shirts or sweaters,
not heavy weight but layered. Many layers trap air that keeps you insulated
and warm. A fleece jacket can be one layer.
( ) Waterproof, breathable shell jacket/parka
( ) Scarf
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lower body
( ) Long underwear, pants (wool, pile or fleece), 2 pairs.
( ) Waterproof, breathable shell
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feet
( ) Inner and outer socks (wool, silk, polypropylene or blends that
don’t
include cotton), 5 pairs.
( ) Vapor barrier to combine with socks. (4 newspaper rain-wraps, bread
bags or other plastic liners)
( ) Boots (Winter mountaineering freshly sealed, “Sorels” or
after-ski)
( ) Insoles (closed-cell foam or felt)
( ) Booties for wear around camp (synthetic or down with waterproof
cover) or non-cotton athletic shoes
( ) Gaiters (waterproof)
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hands
( ) Gloves or mittens (wool, silk or polypropylene)
( ) Over mittens (waterproof), 1 pair
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other
( ) Waterproof bag (garbage bag) or large duffle bag (to store clothing
that is not being worn)
Sleeping Gear
( ) Sleeping Bag (Polarguard or equal pile, 20-degree rated or equal)
( ) Sleeping pad, full length 2 layers (closed-cell foam or “Thermarest” or
both)
( ) Ground tarp, waterproof (Troop provides)
( ) Tent, 3-season or better (Troop provides)
Personal Utility Essentials
( ) Matches in waterproof container (no lighters)
( ) Flashlight or headlamp, extra batteries
( ) Candle
( ) Sun glasses or snow goggles
( ) Sun screen with PABA
( ) Chap stick with PABA
( ) Pocket knife
( ) Mirror, whistle
( ) Safety pins and rubber bands
( ) Single-edge razor blade
Personal First Aid Kit
( ) Personal medications
( ) Space Blanket
( ) Sterile pads
( ) Band aids
( ) Aspirin or equal
( ) Neosporin or equal
( ) Moleskin
( ) Adhesive tape
( ) Ace bandage
( ) Single-edge razor blade