Cold Weather Backpacking List

This list applies to those attending upto 2 nights of cold weather (snow on the ground) backpacking.

( ) Backpack - that fits and is good repair
( ) Backpack cover
( ) Sleeping bag (in a garbage bag lined stuff sack)
( ) Sleeping pad
( ) tent
    -- you should split up among tent mates:
    ( ) poles
    ( ) stakes
    ( ) ground cloth

Clothing List, (this includes items being worn)
*packed clothing should all be in ziploc bags *
          !!! - NO COTTON - !!!
Wicking Layer - close to skin

( ) pair of long underwear - synthetic or silk
( ) two shirts - synthetic are best - long     
     sleeve protects against the sun and cold
( ) three pair socks with liners
( ) three pair underwear
Insulation Layer - traps warmth
( ) fleece jacket or vest
( ) pants (fleece or wool)
( ) knit cap - synthetic or wool-must cover ears
( ) fleece gloves
Outer Layer - protects against the wet and wind
( ) pants- snowboard pants/ ski bibs/ rain pants
( ) Snow jacket or Shell - should be waterproof
( ) waterproof gloves or mittens
( ) Sun hat - will be worn
( ) hiking boots - must be waterproof !!!
( ) spare laces for hiking boots
( ) camp shoes --old tennis shoes or snow boots--
( ) bandana -- if you use one

Ten Essentials + 2
( ) pocketknife
( ) personal first aid kit
( ) rain gear
( ) extra clothing
( ) flashlight
( ) sun protection
( ) water bottle/camelback
( ) trail food
( ) whistle
( ) matches/lighter & fire starter
( ) map & compass
( ) $1.00 and 1 Euro in quarters and dimes

Cooking/eating
( ) 2 one-gal. ziploc bags for trash
( ) eating utensils - not metal
( ) bowl (bowl from mess kit works )
( ) cup/mug - insulated if possible
( ) snacks for hike/energy bars etc. (4 bars/day)
( ) any spices that YOU like

Patrol Gear to be split up among Patrol Members
( ) stove or stoves
( ) fuel bottles
( ) cooking pans/lids
( ) pot holder
( ) dish cleaning items
( ) Camp Suds or (biodegradable soap)
( ) Scrub pad/sponge (1/2 sponge will do)
( ) food -meals will be repacked at meeting

Misc.
( ) backpackers snow shovel
( ) matches or lighter
    (long gas grill type is best)
( ) compass
( ) pen & paper
( ) pocket knife
( ) whistle
( ) flashlight & extra batteries (AA is best)
( ) sun screen - small bottle - 4 oz. should do.
( ) sun glasses if you wear them - a good idea
( ) ziploc with Gatorade
    (small amount - enough to make 1/2 gal)
( ) water bottle (s) or Camelback
     whichever works best for you
( ) water for cooking
( ) toilet kit -
( ) toothbrush & tooth paste (sample size),
( ) small 1.5 oz bottle of hand sanitizer
( ) comb
( ) small amount of toilet paper
    (1/4 roll - rolled up tight)
( ) two 15 ft. pieces of parachute cord or
     small rope
( ) towel (small 1 square foot - no larger)
( ) Snow Shoes ???