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