Winter Camping Equipment List
Here is a suggested list for Cold-Weather Campouts. Remember, conditions vary and what might be appropriate for one set of conditions (e.g., 10° and snowing) can be wrong for another (e.g., 33° and freezing rain). The most important things are to stay dry, have a hat or hood on at all times, and have enough pairs of socks. The challenge here is to bring what you need without making your pack too heavy.
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WEAR __ Complete uniform and one as liner) (Must be worn if you are to go on the trip) bottoms or sweat pants. carry the other) worn, should be carried in pack. CARRY IN POCKETS CARRY ON YOUR BACK hold your equipment and a share of your patrol's TOP OF PACK OR ITS OUTSIDE POCKET candy bar, dried fruit, etc., for emergency energy) rubber bands, safety pins, needles, thread, buttons, (various sizes) from a trash bag) Toilet Paper camp shoes (wear one, carry the other) or ski pants (optional) |
__ Extra Shirts, Sweat Shirts, or INSIDE PACK OR FASTENED TO PACK OR FRAME __ Sleeping bag (designed for cold weather) (inside plastic garbage bag and stuff sack) __ Sleeping Bag Liner (a folded sheet or blanket with safety pins) (optional) __ Foam Pad or Blanket (to put under you and insulate you from the ground) ADDITIONAL REQUIRED __ Canteen or Water Bottle __ Individual First Aid Kit (at least some Band-Aids) __ Scout Handbook __ Flashlight with new (or extra batteries) __ Plate, Cup, Bowl (plastic is better than metal, food gets cold on metal fast) __ Fork, Spoon __ Toilet kit including: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, comb, washcloth, towel OTHER OPTIONAL __ Watch, Camera, Film __ Dark Glasses with polarized lenses __ Notebook, Pencils __ Bible, Testament, or Prayer Book, __ BSA Field book __ Compass, if you have one |
