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Snow Camping Checklist
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(Select items that match your trip plans and the expected weather conditions)
The 10+ Essentials
- Extra clothing layer(s)
- Map of area (in waterproof case)
- Drinking water
- Compass
- Food
- Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries/ bulbs)
- First-aid kit
- Sunglasses (with retaining strap)
- Pocket knife
- Sunscreen
- Matches (in waterproof container) and firestarter
Clothing
- Regular underwear
- Warm pants (fleece or wool)
- Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms)
- Fleece or wool vest
- Quick-drying pants
- Fleece jacket/wool sweater
- Long-sleeved shirts
Outerwear
- Outer shell jacket (or insulated parka)
- Gloves/mittens (fleece or wool)
- Outer shell pants (or insulated pants)
- Glove liners
- Warm hat (fleece or wool)
- Neck gaiter
- Waterproof gloves/overmitts
- Face mask/balaclava
- Hiking/mountaineering socks
- Insulated camp booties
- Wicking liner socks
- Extra laces
- Hiking boots/shoes that match the terrain and conditions
- Gaiters
Camping Gear
- Backpack
- Avalanche transceiver
- Day/summit pack
- Altimeter
- Pack cover
- Food (adequate supply for your trip)
- Tent, tarp or bivy sack
- Stove
- Rainfly
- Fuel (for cooking and melting snow)
- Tent stakes
- Funnel
- Snow stakes
- Matches/lighter
- Ground cloth
- Cook set, dishes
- Tent broom
- Cooking/eating utensils
- Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack)
- Pot grabber
- Compression sack
- Large pot for melting snow
- Sleeping pad
- Drinking cup (insulated)
- Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit
- Thermos
- Extra nylon stuff sacks (for organizing gear)
- Biodegradable soap
- Extra plastic bags (for water-tight storage)
- Pot scrubber
- Ice Axe
- Plastic garbage bags
- Crampons
- Resealable plastic bags
- Snow shovel
- Water filter/purifier
- Snow saw
- Water-purification tablets
- Snowshoes
- Water bottle(s)
- Skis, poles, boots
- Collapsible water container
- Skins, wax
- Lantern
Personal Items
- Toilet paper
- Other personal toiletry items
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Lip balm (with sun protection)
- Small bath towel
- Insect repellent
- Brush/comb
- Trowel
- Binoculars
- Repair/sewing kit
- Field guides
- 100-foot accessory cord
- Camera and film
- Axe/saw
- Notebook and pencil
- Money
- Travel games
- Trip Plan (left with a responsible friend)
- Watch/alarm clock
- Photo ID
- Weather radio
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