Winter Camping Checklist
By Christophe W. Colebrook
Clothing: Layering is key
- Wicking: Polypro or silk not cotton
- 2 pairs underwear
- underwear bottom
- underwear top
- gloves
- 2 pairs liner socks
- Insulating: fleece or wool not cotton
- warm hat that covers the ears
- vest
- light sweater
- heavy sweater or down jacket
- mittens
- pants
- 2 pairs wool socks
- Shell: waterproof and windproof, Gore-Tex or the like, but not necessarily breathable
- hooded jacket
- shell mittens
- rain pants
- gaiters
- sturdy boots that cover the ankle
Equipment
- tent
- ground cloth
- tarp
- water purifier
- food
- stove
- fuel
- ignition (matches)
- Trowel
- TP
- Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- spoon
- bowl
- insulated mug
- sunglasses
- snowshoes
- skis
- chap stick
- lotion
- down booties
- 2 large garbage bags
- 2medium garbage bags
- Note: This is a list for optimal comfort, not necessarily survival. There can be substitutions made and some things can be gone without. Ask an experienced professional before you go out camping in the winter alone.