Troop
187 Winter Camping Equipment Checklist
First (wicking) layer:
q
Thermal
underwear, tops and bottoms (polyester-based, NOT cotton) – 3 pairs: 2 for day;
1 for sleeping
Second (first
warmth) layer:
q
Long pants (wool
is best, not cotton) –- 2 pairs, for when case one gets wet
q
Long-sleeved
shirt, preferably with a long tail (wool or polyester fleece is best, NOT
cotton)
Third (fluffy
warmth) layer:
q
Fleece or wool
sweater/pullover (NOT cotton)
Fourth layer:
q
Down or similar
vest (NOT cotton)
Top layer:
q
Wind/water proof
pants with leg openings to fit over boots
(wind-proof material, NOT cotton) – 1 pair
q
Snow pants – a
must if you’re working or playing in the snow – 1 pair
q
Winter parka,
windproof and water resistant, with polyester fleece lining (NOT cotton), with
a hood
q
Socks: At least five pairs (1 per day, 1 for
sleeping, 2 for when day sox get wet), NOT cotton – 5
q
Pac boots with
removable liners (an extra set of liners is a good idea)
q
Stocking caps,
preferably wool or polyester; one for day, one for sleeping – 2
q
Face mask or ski
mask (NOT cotton)
q
Water repellent
mittens with fleece or wool linings and long gauntlets
q
Scarf or neck
gaiter
q
Sunglasses or
snow goggles
q
One winter-rated
sleeping bag or two medium-weight bags
q
At least
one sleeping pad (The best system is a bottom closed-cell foam pad a ThermaRest
inflatable on top.)
q
Large backpack,
external or internal frame
q
Small
closed-cell pad to kneel and sit on
q
Matches in a
waterproof container, or lighter
q
Flashlight with
new batteries (cold saps batteries)
q
Extra batteries
and bulb
q
Emergency sewing
kit with large safety pins
q
Lip balm
q
Toilet paper
q
Pocket knife
q
Dining kit: mug
and bowl (plastic is best) and spoon.
(Foam “huggies” can keep drinks hot longer)
q
Small towel,
preferably not cotton
q
Pre-moistened
towelettes or soap in a Zip-lock bag
q
Comb and mirror
q
Toothbrush and
tooth powder (baking soda works great – toothpaste may freeze)
q
A hank of cord
or small-diameter nylon rope (if it’s too small, it’s hard to tie in the cold)
q
Scout handbook
q
Personal first
aid kit
q
Medications
q
Nalgene or other
unbreakable water bottle (hot water at night warms the sleeping bag!)
q
Pee bottle
q
Compass
q Sled, unless you’re using the troop’s community sleds
q Reference books (optional)
[The troop has some loaner
equipment for Scouts; check with the quartermaster.]
Revised January, 2005