Snow/Winter Campout checklist

Posted on March 4, 2020 by troop612

Matches in a waterproof container
Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries
2 filled water bottles (Filled.)
- 1 liter each, so have 2 liters minimum. Recommend one widemouth Nalgene type and a tested, leak free hydration bladder. Still need one wide mouth bottle, even if bladder is more than 2 liters, so filters attach, don’t leak, can add powdered juice mixes)
Snow/Rain gear (poncho OR waterproof hooded jacket & pants)
Sun protection (hat and >SPF 15+ sun screen)
Compass and map
First aid kit
Extra clothes
Trail food (bars, dehydrated fruit, trail mix, etc.)
Pocket knife (folding – NO fixed blades)

Moleskin 3×6 inches (for blisters)
Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)
Adhesive Bandages (multiple, XL med)
Sterile Gauze pads (multiple, 3×3 and/or 4×4)
Antiseptic (multiple wipes or tube)
Ibuprofen
Tylenol
Medication – If you need to take meds you MUST tell Scoutmaster and he will carry and administer per BSA policy
Latex gloves
2 inch roll of gauze bandage
Small roll of adhesive tape

Toilet Paper (about 1/3 of a roll flatted in a Ziploc)
Plastic ground cloth/tarp (sufficient to sleep on and double over you, should not be huge. If you don’t have, you will be sleeping on snow and libel to get wet.)
Pack w/ rain cover (or large garbage bag to cover)
- Internal or External frame
- Essential it fits very snug around waist.
- Measuring and fitting the length from the shoulder harness to the waist belt to your body is important so that the burden can be shared by mainly on hips.
- Minimize the amount of stuff that is sticking off the outside or above your head. Weighty items should be close to your back and lower down.
Sleeping bag w/ stuff sack (20 degree temp rating) + fleece blanket to wrap inside. NEED BOTH.
Sleeping pad (air or closed cell foam – NO open cell egg crate type)
Second sleeping pad. YOU NEED BOTH.
Sierra Cup or bowl
Spoon
Toiletries (Deodorant, toothbrush & paste, soap, small camp towel or hand towel/chamois)
Small Biodegradable dish soap 1 or 2 oz.
2 large plastic garbage bags
Whistle
Repair kit
- Needle and thread o Extra parts for your pack / tent
- Safety Pins
- Duct tape (roll some around an old medicine bottle that has you matches in it)
Nylon cord/rope 50 feet (Paracord works well)
Clothes pins
Water purification tablets/iodine/filter (depends on location and activity)
Bug repellent (ex. REI Jungle Juice. High DEET content, small and light)
Lip balm Sunglasses

Boots (Waterproof hiking boots with gaiters or snow boots that tie / strap up)
Camp shoes (can get wet, crocs, sandals, sneakers)
Socks – 2 pair (Wool or Synthetic – NO cotton!)
Liner Socks – 2 pair (Silk or Nylon/Polypropylene – worn under wool to prevent friction blisters)
2 pair Gloves/Mittens (preferably water proof, ski type or THICK tightly woven wool). Consider liners or extras.
Warm hat (beanie/stocking cap) or full face balaclava
Change of underwear
Long pants or zip-offs (NO Cotton!)
Layers (NO Cotton!)
- Wicking Base = synthetic long top & bottom
- Warmth Mid = insulating fleece or comparable top & bottom
- Ski jacket/pants. Can be same as rain gear if you have warm layers.