Checklist for Snow Camp

General notes:

• • Use layers of clothing.

  • Use synthetics or wool. Cotton kills!

  • Keep dry. Have changes of clothing if you do get wet.

  • Be prepared for temperatures down to 15° F at night, and either rain or snow.

  • Boots that are large enough that you can wiggle your toes with all socks on.

Basic Equipment

• • permission slip

  • money for fast food, spending, emergency

  • backpack or gear bag

  • sleeping bag in waterproof sack

  • extra blankets if sleeping bag is thin

  • tent (ask quartermaster to supply one)

  • waterproof ground cloth (for inside tent)

  • foam insulation pad (2 recommended)

Clothing

• • snow boots (like Sorels) or

  • hiking boots (waterproofed)

  • gaitors (if not using high-top snow boots)

  • socks (thick wool or polypropylene) - at least 1 pair/day

  • socks (thin inner socks) - optional

  • extra underpants

  • thermal underwear (tops and bottoms, 2 sets recommended)

  • something to sleep in

  • shirts

  • sweater

  • long pants (wool pants, powder pants, or wind pants, but NOT jeans), 2 pair

  • warm jacket or coat

  • windproof outer shell

  • rain jacket or poncho

  • rain pants

  • wool hat

  • scout hat or sun hat

  • mittens and shells, or gloves (2 pair)

  • waterproof bag to hold clothing

Small equipment

• • fork and spoon

  • cup, bowl, plate

  • daypack

  • pocket knife

  • water bottle or canteen (1 quart)

  • first aid kit

  • medicines (leader must be informed)

  • lip balm

  • map (get from leader) in plastic bag

  • compass

  • flashlight with extra batteries and bulb

  • matches in waterproof container

  • small candle for fire starting

  • whistle (plastic)

  • some nylon cord (emergency repairs, etc.)

  • sun protection (SPF 15)

  • sunglasses, leash

  • large garbage bags

  • medium plastic bags (emergency wear between leaking boots and socks)

  • toilet kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, etc.)

  • toilet paper in plastic bag

  • towel

  • Scout handbook

  • paper and pencil

  • book to read

  • handwarmers (optional)

  • ski gear or money if you will ski

  • money for other activities & fast food on return trip

Drivers

• • chains

  • windshield scraper

  • small shovel