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

Footwear

• 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

Other/Extras

• 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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